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What To Eat In The Heat: It’s Goldie’s Summer Gazpacho Recipe!
I know it’s hot outside. But I refuse to let the heat and uncomfortable mugginess prevent me from enjoying fine homemade cuisine. In the summer, this might sound complicated. Of course if you have a backyard grill like I do, … Continue reading
Eggs. It’s What’s For Dinner: 2 Exceptional Recipes Merging Eggs & Leftovers
Why do leftovers get such a bad rap? To me, a fridge full of unconsumed culinary creations is like a painter’s palette ready to inspire some creativity. But in my case, it all happens at the stove. It must be … Continue reading
Spring, Finally! How About Some Wine?
In the Hudson Valley this year, springtime has felt more like an extended late-winter. A warm March prompted us to settle into spring extremely early, and the same could be said for the local vegetation. But when things cooled right … Continue reading
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Like A Big Pizza Pie: A Chance Recipe That Stole The Show
Who doesn’t like pizza? Well, there might be somebody out there who doesn’t. But in assuming this comfort food classic is universally beloved, I’m sure you’re all familiar with its various incarnations. When you consider preparing homemade pizza, the strategy … Continue reading
Goldie’s Kitchen Archives: A Spanish-Influenced Dish That Will Spoil Your Palate Forever!
With the rise of tapas and other Spanish-inspired cuisine in the U.S. since 2000, many restaurants that focus on these delicacies have opened their doors in NYC and other North American urban centers. For a while, Michael and I were … Continue reading
Common Scents, Uncommon Flavors: 2 Recipes From DRIVEN’s November Wine Seminar
One would assume that during a wine tasting class, it’s all about the wine. But when DRIVEN creates a wine class, the food and the wine share equal space at center-stage. November 15th’s Common Scents wine event at GLG was … Continue reading
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Gougeres! Another Delicious Reason To Subscribe To MARY’s Secret Ingredients
MARY’s Secret IngredientsTM is easily my favorite subscription box service. You may have noticed me raving about it in the past on DRIVEN’s blog page. Created by Mary Pisarkiewicz, author of the internationally recognized food blog LOVE – The Secret … Continue reading
Savor The Season: Try My Autumn Risotto Recipe
As the sun grows lazier, and we enter the thick of autumn, many of us begin to think about food from a different angle. Those local tomatoes are still rolling into the market, and the eggplant is still shouting out … Continue reading
Eggplant Parm 2.0: A Tomato-Inspired Mid-Summer Delight
Ah! First of the season LOCAL beefsteak tomatoes! I can speak for most of my neighbors when I proclaim that we’re so excited for tomato season arriving in the Hudson Valley. This is when we begin to actually eat tomatoes. … Continue reading
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Risotto “On The Grill”: Creating An Al Fresco Summer Delight
We all tend to think about risotto as a fall/winter recipe. As the chicken stock simmers, the shallot and pancetta scents intertwine, and the aromas fill the kitchen, preparing this dish also serves the function of warming up the home. … Continue reading