My Mom always started the New Year with a special appetizer to ring in the celebration. I remember the first time she made rice balls, I swore I wouldn’t like them. Nothing could have been farther from the truth. … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2013
I love the tradition behind a live Christmas Tree as much as anyone, and my story is of a very special Christmas many years ago. Every year it seems to be the same story. My wife and I … Continue reading
“As a child I never did understand why we had to eat fish on Christmas Eve and why there had to be seven different kinds. I was not a big fish fan and most of my cousins felt the … Continue reading
Here are 7 gifts (one for each day of the week) for the Wine Lover in your life. Day One: Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011– Even if your a semi wine enthusiast you know Caumus Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich, … Continue reading
The Thanksgiving plates were no sooner off the table when mom began thinking about Christmas and the family’s Christmas Eve celebration, which always featured 7 fish dishes. The following is a excerpt from my most popular eBook – Gracie’s Christmas … Continue reading
“It was pretty clear, the food you eat every day is the most important food. This is what we do at Zuni.” Judy Rogers Judy Rogers, co owner and head chef at San Francisco famed Zuni Cafe, died at the … Continue reading
When it came to food the Thanksgiving celebration in our home was a little over the top. Usually by the time we got to the turkey, everyone was ready for a nap. This was not an unusual occurrence in most … Continue reading
Finding the right wine to serve with all those different foods on Thanksgiving is not as easy as you think. Here are 5 tips to help you make the right selection! Tip # 1 – Pick a Wine you Know … Continue reading
My mom would make Potato Croquettes whenever she needed to fill out a meal. We sometimes had then 2 or 3 times in a week. It didn’t matter – they were so good my sister and I would fight over … Continue reading
Chicken Parmesan as a sandwich or a stand alone dish is one of those classic Italian American foods that we all grew up with. Take a look at Gracie’s Healthy Chicken Parmesan. The secret to making a healthy version of … Continue reading