Wafels & Dinges Belgian Waffles

March 25th is International Waffle Day. Fortunately, we live in New York City, where it is easy to get authentic Brussels and Liège waffles*, thanks to Wafels & Dinges. The company operates food trucks and kiosks. If you’re hesitant to take on the carbs, give yourself a treat: They’re worth it. In fact, the plain…
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BEER: Three New Styles Of American IPA Officially Recognized

[1] Juicy or Hazy IPA (photos #1 and #2 courtesy CraftBrewers.com). [2] Juicy Or Hazy Pale Ale with a Hazy Double IPA. [3] Since before the category was formally named, New Belgium Brewing Company of Fort Collins, Colorado has made Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA (photo courtesy New Belgium Brewing). [4] Similarly, Weldwerks of Greeley,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Spring Crostini

We recently wrote about spring crudités, but what else should be spring-ified? How about crostini, one of our favorite, easy-to-make nibbles. We serve them as snacks and with cocktails (including wine, beer and cider). You can also serve a couple of them as a first course, with a small lettuce salad.   SPRING CROSTINI INGREDIENTS…
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RECIPE: Green Goddess Dressing

[1] Green Goddess dressing for the salad, with a main of flank steak. Here’s the recipe from Cooking Light. [2] The salad dressing is also a dip. Here’s the recipe from Martha Stewart. [3] Even a simple lettuce salad gets a lift from Green Goddess. Here’s the recipe from Williams-Sonoma.   Springtime makes us think…
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RECIPE: Thousand Year Old Easter Eggs

Here’s a fusion food: thousand year old eggs*, a traditional Chinese recipe, crossed with western tradition: Easter Eggs. A sophisticated adult crowd will enjoy these sophisticated Easter eggs. You can: Let guests peel their own and serve with a dipping sauce. Leave some whole and devil some of them.   Either way, it’s a charming…
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