On the second day of Christmas my second born was thrilled to receive two freshly filled cannoli from Cardona's Market. This child, who doesn't even like cheese, could not consume the lovely Italian pastries fast enough. I mean, the powdered sugar was flying as he gobbled them down, no joke. In addition to their delicious … Continue reading 12 days of Christmas ~ Dining DelSo
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12 days of Christmas ~ Dining DelSo
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me...a kick ass bialy from All Good Bakers. Ok, people, you must know about our DelSo Farm to Bakery restaurant, right? Britin does a great job promoting their efforts and if there is a discussion about locally sourced produce or dairy, you can be … Continue reading 12 days of Christmas ~ Dining DelSo
The Cheese Traveler’s Grand Opening Extravaganza!
There was nothing I didn't like during my brief visit at my neighborhood's newest destination - The Cheese Traveler. The joint was jumping with a literal crowd of people - awesome! I saw a number of familiar faces; including newly elected Assembly Representative, Pat Fahy, and independent business owners Nick and Britin from All Good … Continue reading The Cheese Traveler’s Grand Opening Extravaganza!
(As American as) Apple Pie!
There's something about a frosty morning that inspires me to turn my oven on and get busy roasting and baking. An apple pie seems the perfect quick project to accomplish three tasks - warm up a cool kitchen, fragrance a cozy home and use up the last of those damn apples now that my box … Continue reading (As American as) Apple Pie!
Red Cross benefit to assist victims of Superstorm Sandy
I was fortunate enough to have an opportunity to shoot a TU SEEN gallery this week at Yono's Restaurant in downtown Albany. I think you know about my love for the Purnomo family, as well as my sincere admiration for all the good work they do for our community, and this event was a fine … Continue reading Red Cross benefit to assist victims of Superstorm Sandy
Shanked!
Although we didn't get to it until the very last possible weekend of the month, October's Bon Appetit recipe of the month did finally get prepared, with modification. Griffin selected this recipe and naturally, I shopped and prepared the dish, omitting the gremolata and skipping the polenta in favor of the more mundane, but crowd … Continue reading Shanked!
Mezze
I finally got to Mezze, an awesome restaurant just south of Williamstown, MA., after years of hearing about it. I'd heard praise for this place for so long, I can't even remember who* originally recommended it. Believe me, though, I would send that forgotten initial fan of the place a "thank you" note if I … Continue reading Mezze
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