As soon as I came home from dinner the other night, I could not resist messaging Chef Arik Bensimon on Facebook with these words: “You have blown me away! This was the best and most exciting meal I have had in a long long time”. True words, in my humble opinion.
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.... I mean, who would have thunk?!!!
That was precisely the thought that came to my mind as the courses started to arrive during a special dinner at Saugatuck Craft Butchery. The theme was a celebration of National Pi Day (March 14th)! 3.14159, the value if Pi , is just a bunch … 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 ››
A few weeks ago, some of you may have caught my rants and raves of 2013. I ranted about how Fairfield County doesn’t have enough quality ethnic restaurants. Now... just a few weeks later - I hear the buzz about a new restaurant that opened in Fairfield. And get this .... its … Continue Reading ››
I am left enthralled, animated, educated, excited, mesmerized, inspired, hungry for more and quite simply ... in-awe, after auditing a 10 week online course presented by Harvard University last fall. The course was called Science and Cooking.
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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 ››