This past month, I was able to spend some time out of my own kitchen. Part of cooking is learning from new experiences and being inspired

FavoritesdishitgirlNovember 12, 2016endless shrimp, red lobster, partnership, reviewsComment

Bon Appetit Magazine Heat's Up NYC

While everyone was focused on New York Fashion Week, Bon Appetit Magazine was showcasing a different kind of talent. Bon Appetit Magazine celebrated it’s annual “Best New Restaurants” list.

FavoritesdishitgirlSeptember 12, 2016partnership, reviewsComment

Get Ready for Rhode Island, Part 1

As my husband joked before I left, “Rhode Island, neither a road or an island.” So funny, right? I found out quickly that Rhode Island is anything but a joke.

FavoritesdishitgirlMay 23, 2016blackbird, cows, farm, local, oyster, rhode island, tourism, travel, reviewsComment

Bermuda for a Minute

Some travel highlights, favorite places, and reviews from our Bermuda Trip!

FavoritesdishitgirlAugust 5, 2015bermuda, fish, ginger, local food, travel, reviewsComment

Flashback to Lucerne Switzerland

Travel highlights, reviews, and favorites sites from our trip to Switzerland!

FavoritesdishitgirlJuly 28, 2015fondue, switzerland, travel, reviewsComment

London Part 3: Tying it up

Travel highlights, favorite spots, and reviews from our trip to London!

FavoritesdishitgirlApril 28, 2015london, market, travel, reviews, London, EuropeComment

London Part 2: Soccer and Dosa

During our quick trip we got a chance to see a football game. Brian is a soccer player (still!) and pretty much watches as much soccer as I will allow. I mean, I am a fan, but I don't need to wake up early Saturday morning to view it. Or listen to it on long car rides.

FavoritesdishitgirlApril 13, 2015burger, indian, soccer, street food, travel, reviews, europe, london, ukComment

London Part 1: Borough Market

It is really hard to come by a bad grilled cheese sandwich. You can’t go wrong with melted cheese and bread! Years ago Brian and I had a whirlwind trip to London and Paris. Walking around Borough Market I had what they call a “toasted cheese” sandwich.

FavoritesdishitgirlApril 8, 2015food, london, market, travel, reviews, London, Europe Comments

Iceland Adventure

FavoritesdishitgirlJanuary 12, 2015couplethateats, iceland, travel, reviews Comments

Maine

We were only in Maine for a couple of hours but we were determined to visit every clam shack along the way! This one was definitely a treat. The fried clams have to be the best I have ever had.

FavoritesdishitgirlSeptember 25, 2014travel, reviews, seafood, main Comments

Restaurant Reviews & Travel Introduction

My parents were very brave and always brought us to restaurants. Somehow we sensed it was a privilege and left the couch cushion wrestling moves at home. I felt as if I was let into a top-secret club when my dad occasionally took me on day trips to his favorite “spots.”

FavoritesdishitgirlSeptember 24, 2014travel, reviewsComment

Teachers Pet

Danielle is always asking me to teach her how to make certain dishes. She is always mentioning us going to cooking classes together and life is so busy we never get the time! So for her birthday I decided it was the perfect time!

Top Chef

I had the pleasure of meeting and cooking with Aariane Duarte from Top Chef season 5. She was one of our favorites and also has a restaurant right here in Montclair, New Jersey called Culinariane.

FavoritesdishitgirlSeptember 1, 2011top chef, reviews, aariane duarte Comment

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