Labor of Love

A little voice got in my head a few weeks ago that kept saying "make a cake, make a cake." So when we were invited to a friend's parents for Sunday dinner, I thought it appropriate I bring some dessert. Perfect opportunity to make a cake!

I used this recipe and it came out pretty good. It was my first foray into layered cake making and though it was tons of work, I guess the end reward was worth it.

Power Shots

I never realized how awful my cell phone food photos were until my dear hubby gave me a brand spankin' new high-tech camera for Christmas :-) This little food blogger is on her way to including much better food shots on this site, I hope. Now I just have to memorize what all these little camera knobs and dials mean and when to use them.....hmmmmm.

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Pizza Perfection

Last week we grabbed pizza with my best buddy and her new boyfriend (YAY!) Whenever "E" and I decide to eat pizza there is no question that the pizza will be from our beloved Star Tavern. Of course, I've blogged about my deep love for this pizza before.


The four of us devoured several pies and one was more delicious than the next. I'll admit that Pepe's does give Star a run for its money, but after being reunited with my childhood thin crust pizza last week, my feelings came rushing back for Star. Their plain cheese pie is an exercise in pizza perfection. The simplicity is a good example of when less is more.

Beauty and The Cheese

I have a mild Halloumi cheese obsession lately. I don't need a twelve step for it or anything - I just really really enjoy eating all of the salty goodness this cheese has to offer (other examples here and here).


So naturally, when I saw Nigella cooking up this recipe using Halloumi, I had to try it. The verdict? Double dose of YUM!!


Oh, and did I mention I'm obsessed with Nigella too? It is hard not to be....she is a beauty whose recipes are utterly simple and delish. Plus, I adore watching her make cooking look completely and totally effortless. My kinda gal.

Food on Sale

Who knew Ridgewood had a restaurant week? I sure didn't!

It is one of my favorite towns (as evidenced here and here.) If my weekend wasn't so jam packed, I would certainly head over to one of the great eateries in town for a discount meal.

(photo courtesy of NJ Monthly)

Take Me Away

Being stuck in bed with the stomach flu sucks. Trust me, I just went through it. Time on my hands meant dreaming of warm weather, tropical beaches, gorgeous hotels and great food.

I've been obsessive about Ritz Carlton hotels for a while now, but this particular Ritz property is calling my name mainly because of who has a restaurant there.

Eric Ripert's food and Grand Cayman together? I can't even. Take me now. The End.




P.S. - One of these years, I am going to this event.

Fondant Discussion

A recent visit and chat with an old friend made me want to experiment with fondant to make edibles that are as pretty to look at as they are delicious to eat (Ahem, Dr. Sherm!)

In the meantime, I figured I would just browse.....