It is difficult to find candles that you want to burn during a dinner party.  They are often over scented and conflict with the culinary smells of garlic and onions or a roast.  I recently came across these candles on the 5th floor (great table and holiday decorations) at Bergdorf & Goodman and was amazed at how fresh […]

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Turkey-Stuffed Cabbage with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Served with Egg Noodles If you haven’t had a chance to completely strip your turkey of all meat by Friday, one day after Thanksgiving, please do so.  You will be amazed at how much turkey you may have left and all the uses for it throughout the weekend.  […]

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Being on the North Fork during Thanksgiving is a cook’s delight.  From Miloski’s Turkey Farm in Calverton (631) 727-0239 to farmstand vegetables 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 will enjoy trying pairing different wines with the variety […]

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Although I am a lover of vegetarian cuisine, I love a tart, spicy cranberry sauce with my turkey- especially with leftovers.  This cranberry sauce will pair nicely with the Pumpkin Tamales and what ever roque turkey specimen may end up on your table.

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I alway find sweet and savory combinations exciting.  I have been addicted to this contrast ever since I made a batch of Barefoot Contessa Fleur de Sel caramels.  I was very excited to find this flavor in ice cream and love how it pairs with fruit.  There are always pumpkin pies and pecan pies on […]

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Tea and honey is the perfect union. Moroccan-inspired Mint Tea with Honey New Recipe – http://tinyurl.com/yfo8oft #seasonedfork

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I love farmers markets and local farm-stands equally. When you shop at local farmstands you have to be an insider to know where to go. Sometimes, I sense that when you live in the country a farmstand can be come part of the backdrop. Like a stop sign or a traffic light, sometimes you just […]

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Tea and honey is the perfect union. Hot tea on a chilly day reminds me of the “Hammans” or “bath houses” in Morroco where you get this tea in the cafe as part of your day of relaxation. You also find these bath houses and cafes in Paris where you have many Parisians of Morrocan […]

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You’re Invited: Patrón Social Club Event -La Revolucion Dinner @ La Cuvee, Greenporter Hotel Nov 19 – http://tinyurl.com/yhucaqk

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@avsparry You’re Invited: Patrón Social Club Event -La Revolucion Dinner @ La Cuvee, Greenporter Hotel Nov 19 – http://tinyurl.com/yhucaqk

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