Chilled Grilled Zucchini bisque with spicy shrimp ceviche, Tamerind-glazed pulled pork brioche and arugula pesto pasta served by Cuvee Bistro from The Greenporter Hotel presenting at the Long Island Wine Festival. This Sunday, June 27th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Mitchell Park on the waterfront in Greenport, Long Island. Sample wines from North Fork vineyards producing great American wines. The North Fork is where it’s at! Growing our own food and making our own wine. For tickets visit www.liwines.com, stop by our table and visit with Chef Deborah Pittorino, Liz Malone, Seasoned Fork Editor. Laura Hagen, food service professional and catering manager and Emily Scoggins, Special Events and Public relations trainee

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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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Love and spice are great bedfellows, but often these days I find that too much spice can snuff out the flavor.  There is nothing like  spice for a romantic dinner that lingers on the palate without smothering the flavors.  Smoked peppers, Saffron and chocolate finished with a splash of Patron Tequila will certainly inspire a love-filled night.  Smoked peppers are great during [...]

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Despite the recent chill, I am starting to see signs of spring everywhere; whether it’s the sound of birds in the morning as I leave my house or the Rhododendrons springing back from hibernation on the North Fork.  But I want to embrace what’s left of winter and start to wonder what winter vegetables I’ll [...]

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