wine

restaurant: masu sushi & robata

July 14, 2011

We finally got to Masu Sushi & Robata. It has been quite the hot spot since it opened a few months ago and I’ve been pretty anxious to get there – mainly because of their Pork Belly Ramen. The decor is amazing. It’s fun and interesting, hip and each wall has something interesting for your [...]

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daily eats: 4.1.11

April 6, 2011

After a quick twitter poll (love Twitter.) I decided that I would do some “daily eats” posts from time to time. I’ve done them a few times, but I think it will give a better and closer look on how I actually eat, day to day, boring food and all. It’s not all exciting eats [...]

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bacon & onion tart

February 24, 2011

I’ve always loved a good tart. (Thankfully my photography/blogging skills have improved a bit from the last one too!) Using puff pastry makes things so easy – in addition to tasty – and when it’s topped with caramelized onions and bacon? Well, I’d say it’s about perfection. You’ve got a buttery, flaky crust, sweet onions, [...]

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tasting wine: I

February 22, 2011

It should come as no surprise that wine is my beverage (alcoholic) of choice. For the record, I’m going to have to go with water/coffee/tea for my non-alcoholic beverage of choice. It may be a surprise (or not) that beyond knowing what I like – I don’t know a whole lot about wine. Back in [...]

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annie chun’s dinner party

January 24, 2011

This dinner party started like all of the other dinner parties I have. With prosecco. Prosecco with ume plum wine to be exact.  I was lucky enough to participate in an Annie Chun’s Dinner Party, which meant I was to host an Asian Dinner Party, choosing between Korean, Thai or Chinese fare. I decided to go [...]

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chicken paprikash

January 19, 2011

I don’t cook with paprika nearly enough. I’ve got regular and smoked in my cupboard, but they rarely make it into my meals. Smoked paprika which is delightfully reminiscent of bacon adds a deep, smoked flavor to dishes…um, why aren’t I using this?? In the most recent Rachael Ray Magazine, she had a recipe for [...]

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