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Serve up 'Wicked Good Burgers' this Memorial Day weekend

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:01:43 -0400

Check out my column in today’s New Haven Register.

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Meet Jacques Pepin at Taste of the Nation New Haven at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:22:53 -0400

Check out my recent column in the New Haven Register

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Another Elm City Iron Chef jewel in Chef Prasad Chirnomula's crown

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:50:51 -0400

Check out my column in today’s New Haven Register

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Cooking for CASA serves up an evening of nibbling at Amarante’s in New Haven

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:09:38 -0400

Check out my column in this week’s New Haven Register

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Iron Chef Elm City 2013 Crowns Prasad Chirnomula winner of the Challenge of the Champions

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:45:08 -0400

It was a fierce but friendly competition on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at HADCO, the Viking Center The enthusiastic audience (it was a sold out event) were cheering on the talented chefs.Arturo Franco-Camacho of Tacuba, Waterhouse and Seawich Sandwich Shop; Ben Gaffney of Atticus Bookstore Cafe; and Prasad Chirnomula of Thali, Thali Too and Oaxaca Kitchen were all past winners of Iron Chef Elm City. The chefs had to use year’s “secret ingredient” which was Holly’s Oatmeal, in their appetizer, entree and dessert. The Elm City Market provided the pantry for the chefs.For more on the event and recipes using the “secret ingredient, “check out my column in the May 8 New Haven Register.

The winner

The Judges: Jane Stern of “Roadfood” Jocelyn Ruggiero aka Foodie Fatale and Sarah Breckenridge, Web Editor of Fine Cooking.

Chef Arturo Franco-Camacho, Emcee Jocelyn Maminta of News

Channel 8„ Chef Prasad Chirnomula, and Chef Ben Gaffney.

Gateway Community College culinary arts and hospitality management students assisted at the the competition. Proceeds from the event provide scholarships for culinary arts and hospitality management students.

The “Secret Ingredient”

The excited audience.

Worth Tasting's first culinary tour of the season. New Haven has it all!

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:26:15 -0400

A brisk spring day for the tour on April 20. Great food and new friends.

Join the next tour on June 8. Please call 203-777-8550 or 203-415-3519 for reservations.

One man’s trash is another’s 'Magic of Florida Celery'

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:41:44 -0400

Check out my food column in this week’s New Haven Register.

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Bisque for those who can’t get to Chef Geoff’s in Georgetown

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:23:47 -0400

Check out my food column in this week’s New Haven Register

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April brings us New Haven Restaurant Week, Iron Chef, Worth Tasting tours and more

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:32:42 -0400

Check out my food column in today’s New Haven Register

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'Souperlative' - that’s one way to describe Jessica Hazan's Soup Girl in Hamden

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:04:38 -0400

Check out my food column in last week’s New Haven Register.

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The Runcible Spoon | NEWS | Come to a Crowdsourced Community Cookbook-Making Extravaganza!

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:30:04 -0400

The Runcible Spoon | NEWS | Come to a Crowdsourced Community Cookbook-Making Extravaganza!

Sorry, Wallingford, it’s time to share Half Moon Coffee and Grille Cafe with the rest of us

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:26:58 -0400

Check out my most recent food column in the New Haven Register

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Make a few more holiday memories with 'Passover Made Easy'

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:26:41 -0400

Check out my food column in this week’s New Haven Register.

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Milford cook’s chili created quite a stir at Savin Rock contest in West Haven

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:43:35 -0500

Check out my food column in today’s New Haven Register.

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I recently appeared on CT Style “In the Kitchen” and...

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 07:48:41 -0500

I recently appeared on CT Style “In the Kitchen” and prepared coconut cream pie, a recipe from Pepe’s in Key West Florida.

Postcard Inn offers an Islamorada Beach Vacation to Remember

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 14:33:00 -0500

“Hidden Gems of Florida” is an annual column I enjoy researching and writing. During a recent trip to visit my folks in the Sunshine State, I came across Islamorada, one of the lesser known Keys.

Islamorada, consisting of six islands, is located approximately halfway between Miami and Key West, and is one of those sparkling gems awaiting you to come and discover the Sportfishing Capital of the World, her beautiful coastal waters, myriad watersports, elegant or casual lodging options and the freshest bounty from the sea. Not to mention, enough Key lime dessert offerings to host an annual “best of” competition between the many, “best Key lime pie in the world” restaurants.

Many of the residents of Islamorada, first discovered the area while passing through on their way to Key West, 77 miles south of Islamorada.

I enjoyed my first Islamorada experience so much, I made a return visit. This time my base was The Postcard Inn Resort & Marina at Holiday Isle. (800) 327-7070 www.holidayisle.com Last year I stayed at the sister property Postcard Inn St. Pete Beach. The design of the resort creates a relaxing retreat. Each guestroom showcases a boathouse-chic design, accented with a marine color palette and furniture evoking a nautical theme. My room, one of the 14 lanai suites, opened to its own patio facing the beach. The resort boasts the longest private beach in Islamorada. Transient dockage, diving and snorkeling trips, and a large charter boat fleet are all available at the on-premise marina. Exploring from the water is one of the best ways to see Islamorada and the resort also offers kayak, jet ski and boat rentals.

Several food and beverage options dot the property. The world famous Tiki Bar – the legendary Islamorada bar, known for its frozen cocktails including the original Rumrunner drink, is the place to enjoy the magnificent sunsets.

Jaws Raw Bar, located on the ocean with fabulous views has a casual, Florida Keys atmosphere; serves local favorite seafood including conch fritters, grilled and fried fish sandwiches and shrimp. .

Shula Burger is the first fast-casual burger concept by legendary Miami Dolphins coach, Don Shula, featuring gourmet burgers, appetizers, salads, fresh seafood, and a full bar, as well a full breakfast menu..

Rumrunners Island Bar, a cross between the Swiss Family Robinson hideaway and the top of a pirate ships’ crow’s nest, Rumrunners features flat-screen televisions to watch the big game, spectacular ocean views and balmy breezes, featuring nightly entertainment Thursday through Saturday.

Wreck Bar, located ocean side, serves up refreshing frozen custard and island cocktails, with great appetizers.

Watch Chef Ben Loftus, executive chef of the resort prepare a pan-seared trigger fish which is a local catch..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkACoctJzRg&list=UUkUkZ20FNF5JQ4JqZ8l3ffQ&index=1

At the Post Card Inn, enjoy the retro throwback feel of a nostalgic American beach vacation with a touch of whimsy.

Check out the scenery:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=294JXLFjI0g&list=UUkUkZ20FNF5JQ4JqZ8l3ffQ

To help plan your trip to Islamorada, go to:

http://www.fla-keys.com/islamorada/

Homemade soup simmers on the stove at Meadow Street Bistro in Branford

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:04:22 -0500

Check out my food column is this week’s New Haven Register.

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Fresh Salt restaurant at Saybrook Point Inn & Spa in Old Saybrook earns high marks

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:54:00 -0500

Check out my food column in today’s New Haven Register.

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Islamorada - who wouldn’t love a taste of the Florida Keys right about now Islamorada

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 07:57:00 -0500

Cheeca Lodge & Spa

Check out my food travel column in this week’s New Haven Register

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MA’s Fish Camp Key Lime Pie

Huge Key West shrimp at Lazydays Restaurant

Bob hold his fresh baked ciinnamon buns at “Bob’s Bunz”

Say it with chocolate - Valentine truffles and other trifles

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:09:00 -0500

Check out my food column in this week’s New Haven Register.

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Photos courtesy of “Truffles” By Dede Wilson, Harvard Common Press

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Serve up 'Wicked Good Burgers' this Memorial Day​ weekend

Meet Jacques Pepin at Taste of the Nation New Haven​ at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

Another Elm City Iron Chef jewel in Chef Prasad Chirnomula's crown

Cooking for CASA serves up an evening of nibbling at Amarante’s​ in New Haven

Iron Chef Elm City 2013 Crowns Prasad Chirnomula winner of the Challenge of the Champions

Worth Tasting's first culinary tour of the season. New Haven has it all!

One man’s trash is another’s 'Magic of Florida Celery'​

Bisque for those who can’t get to Chef Geoff’s​ in Georgetown

April brings us New Haven Restaurant Week, Iron Chef, Worth Tasting tours and more​

'Souperlative' - that’s one way to describe Jessica Hazan's Soup Girl in Hamden​

The Runcible Spoon | NEWS | Come to a Crowdsourced Community Cookbook-Making Extravaganza!

Sorry, Wallingford, it’s time to share Half Moon Coffee and Grille Cafe with the rest of us

Make a few more holiday memories with 'Passover Made Easy'

Milford cook’s chili created quite a stir at Savin Rock contest​ in West Haven

I recently appeared on CT Style “In the Kitchen” and...

Postcard Inn offers an Islamorada Beach Vacation to Remember

Homemade soup simmers on the stove at Meadow Street Bistro in Branford

Fresh Salt restaurant at Saybrook Point Inn & Spa in Old Saybrook earns high marks

Islamorada - who wouldn’t love a taste of the Florida Keys right about now​ Islamorada

Say it with chocolate - Valentine truffles and other trifles

Serve up 'Wicked Good Burgers' this Memorial Day weekend

Meet Jacques Pepin at Taste of the Nation New Haven at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

Cooking for CASA serves up an evening of nibbling at Amarante’s in New Haven

One man’s trash is another’s 'Magic of Florida Celery'

Bisque for those who can’t get to Chef Geoff’s in Georgetown

April brings us New Haven Restaurant Week, Iron Chef, Worth Tasting tours and more

'Souperlative' - that’s one way to describe Jessica Hazan's Soup Girl in Hamden

Milford cook’s chili created quite a stir at Savin Rock contest in West Haven

Islamorada - who wouldn’t love a taste of the Florida Keys right about now Islamorada