Looking for a taste of summer in the middle of winter? Try this recipe for oven-barbecued pork chops and have your friends bring their favorite corn bread and side dishes.

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Being on the North Fork during Thanksgiving is a cook’s delight.  From the turkey farms to farm stand potatoes and the best brussel sprouts to the selection of local wines, your table is set. Having a selection of wine for your Thanksgiving buffet turns your dinner into a party.   Your guests can enjoy trying [...]

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A Thanksgiving menu for all of your guests. Turkey or not: terrific ideas for side dishes, desserts and wine.

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A bit chilly tonight? Stop into Cuvee Bistro at The Greenporter for a hot “Orchard Toddy” “spiked” with Absolut Brooklyn Ginger-Apple flavored Vodka inspired by Brooklyn’s own Spike Lee. Check out www.seasonedfork.com for the recipe!

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Looking for Love or Lobster on the North Fork? Cuvee Bistro & Bar at The Greenporter Hotel serving Lobster specials on the weekends during July and August. Dinner and cocktails on our terrace. Bon appetit!

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On Thursday, April 15th Cuvee bistro and bar had the pleasure to have a taste of Brazil and hosted a Cachaca-inspired Brazilian cocktail dinner featuring drinks made with Brazil’s premium Cachaca, Leblon. Mauricio Bittencourt, the handsome Brazilian brand ambassador showed us how to mix the sexy Brazilian cocktail and showed us how to skim a [...]

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I love North Fork arugula and it really doesn’t need much.  In my longing for summer, I paired this salad with some guava vinagrette and white cheese that you can find in any Latin grocery.  In Brazil and other parts of Latin American they often pair this cheese with guava paste as an appetizer know [...]

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Moqueca de Camarao e peixe paired with the Leblon Cachaca Cosmo  (see posting for Coso recipe — Leblon) Shrimp, peppers, a bit of coconut milk served with some steamed rice.  On your terrace, poolside or at the dinner table.  This dish is such an easy crowd pleaser that will thrill your guests.  Although the flavors are [...]

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I love all the fresh fruit at all meals.  I love taking advantage of this when I am in Brazil.  The breakfast buffets at any of the hotels have all these different fruit juices and so many of the desserts are fruit-based as opposed to chocolate.  This is a perfect dessert if you are craving something sweet and exotic [...]

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Salada “Romeo e Julieta” is made with spicy wild arugula topped with crumbled Brazilian-style white cheese and a sweet guava dressing. Served perfectly with the Leblon “skinny” Caipirinha

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