Some people have Tequila during Cinco de Mayo, but for me, I could have Tequila any time. This brand of Tequila is aged for 12 months in barrels, which are burned from the inside out in order to achieve the smokiness in the flavor. It’s 80 proof. Corralejo Brand The...
Visiting the Napa Valley Wineries
Visiting the Napa Valley Wineries A few years ago, my husband and I stayed in Sonoma County and visited many of the top wineries around that area and in Napa. This time, we decided to stay in Napa and try out some different wineries. Here's where we went and what...
Best Pizza in Naples, Italy
Best Pizza in Naples, Italy Everyone says that pizza originated from Naples. And, there's one place in particular that appears in every guidebook, on Facebook and throughout the Internet as being the "Best Pizza in Naples" - L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele, located on Via Cesare Sersale in Naples. My husband and...
Where Chefs Eat – A Guide to Chefs’ Favorite Restaurants – Book Review
Where Chefs Eat - A Guide to Chefs' Favorite Restaurants - Book Review I received an unsolicited book in the mail and when I opened up the package, I was pleasantly surprised to find the hefty book, Where Chefs Eat - A Guide to Chefs' Favorite Restaurants - Top Tips from...
Restaurants in and around Merrick: Molto Bene
Restaurants in and around Merrick: Molto Bene This quaint little restaurant on Merrick Road in Merrick was on my bucket list since we moved in to town. I had heard it was a decent Italian Restaurant, so I wanted to see for myself. My husband and I went there on...
Restaurants in and around Merrick: Savoy Tavern
Restaurants in and around Merrick: Savoy Tavern Last Saturday night, my friends and I decided to try Savoy Tavern. We had heard that they have a band there on the weekends and that the food was pretty good. I made a reservation on OpenTable and when we arrived at 7...
Restaurants in and around Merrick: Sushi Ko
Restaurants in and around Merrick: Sushi Ko Now that I moved to Merrick, it's opened a whole new array of eateries for my husband and me. Therefore, I'm going to share some interesting and unique restaurants to try in and around Merrick. The first one in this series of restaurants...
Restaurant Review: Wild Feast Harvest the Bounty in Long Beach, NY
Restaurant Review: Wild Feast Harvest the Bounty in Long Beach, NY I was walking passed Ralph's Ice Cream on my way to get a slice of pizza at Gino's Pizzeria and noticed a new restaurant in town called Wild Feast. I peaked into the window and it was pretty crowded....
Leading Cabernet Producer Announces Crème de la Crème Collection
(From left: Associate Winemaker Megan Gunderson Paredes, Director of Winemaking, Steve Leveque, Associate Winemaker, Alison Frichtl at HALL’s LEED Gold® Production Facility in St. Helena, Calif.) HALL UNVEILS ITS PLATINUM COLLECTION Leading Cabernet Producer Announces Crème de la Crème Collection NAPA VALLEY, CA (June 20, 2016) – HALL Napa Valley,...
Cool Down Recipe: Viki’s Granola Banana Pop’s
Cool Down Recipe: Viki's Granola Banana Pop's Summer is finally here and when this recipe came across my desk, I figured I would share with my community... I haven't tried it yet so I don't know how it is, but if you try before me, please share with everyone else...