Almost seven or eight months ago, a dear cousin of ours gave us a gift card to a place called Consiglio’s in New Haven. I had never heard of the place and so I assumed that it must not be that great. Ha! Well! You know what they say happens when you “assume”? … Continue Reading ››
I have just had this vision. A vision of my perfect world. Here is how it unfolds.... each morning my doorbell rings. I open the door and I find a box of fresh Laduree macarons. Delivered. JUST FOR ME!!! Aaahhh ...
If only!
The moment I walked into the Laduree shop … Continue Reading ››
Last weekend we had LOTS of family over from AZ, NJ and MA. The house buzzed with activity all weekend long, the conversation un-paused, and our kitchen the center of all the action.
When the last of the guests left on Sunday, all I could get myself to do was cuddle up … Continue Reading ››
I am super excited about this new addition to Fairfield County food scene. It brings back many childhood memories. Memories that I have tried to re-live ever since I set foot in the US. Often coming close ... yet not close enough to that taste, that sensation, that feeling of pure pleasure and … Continue Reading ››
I am all excited about a cooking trend that originated in laboratories, in the recent years it has spread out to high-end restaurants, and is finally making its way into home kitchens. It's a technique that employs exact science to create consistent and perfect results each and every time.
Most of us … Continue Reading ››
Well, folks! 2013 unveiled many exciting adventures for me. I hope you were able to take the journey vicariously through my blog posts or experienced some of the things first hand after reading about them. As the year comes to a close, I could not help but ponder over what I loved, disliked, … Continue Reading ››
This newcomer made me do a double-take with its unusual flavor pairings and bold menu choices. A relatively small space overflowing with charm and character, Little Goose in Fairfield is far from the dull and the ordinary.
It was good to meet up with my bestie H.A. after weeks! We had so … Continue Reading ››
... is all about the art of seduction. Setting the stage for a sensual aphrodisiac with a promise of things to come - one needs the perfect lighting, a romantic ambiance, the “come-hither” aromas, the thrilling sensations of touch, the taste..... oooh..... the taste!
Ramen or Pho? Pho or Ramen? The questions kept buzzing in my head as soon as I settled down to order and eat at Mecha Noodle Bar in Fairfield. What shall I order? Everything looks so very tempting on this menu with plenty of versions of Pho as well as Ramen to choose … Continue Reading ››