Food & Drink

Joanna Adduci is a Northport resident, currently working as a Marketing & Social Media Specialist. She has a B.S. in Journalism from St. John's...

Lisa Basini Recipe Developer, Food Stylist and Owner of the Baking Coach, Inc. The Baking Coach® is a baking instruction company located in Huntington,...

Lisa Basini Recipe Developer, Food Stylist and Owner of the Baking Coach, Inc. The Baking Coach® is a baking instruction company located in Huntington,...

Joanna Adduci is a Northport resident, currently working as a Marketing & Social Media Specialist. She has a B.S. in Journalism from St. John's...

Let’s all agree, there’s nothing like a great burger. Whether it’s a solid diner burger, or a craft burger patty from a local artisanal kitchen, the carnivore in me is always delighted to find a new, killer burger spot.

It’s September… back to school time already! Boy did that breeze by quickly, but I hope everyone enjoyed a few lazy, hazy days of summer.

I feel blessed to live on Long Island, especially during the summertime, when it flaunts its lush green landscapes and beautiful waterways. Home to many family owned farmsteads, the north and south shores are certainly the place to be this time of year. So, take full advantage by supporting your local farms and farmer’s markets; they are the ones that provide us with fresh, local grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs, honey, homemade jellies, breads, pies and more.

Sun… Summer… Succulent Shrimp Salad… all create a lovely summer scene. It just wouldn’t be summer without a shrimp roll!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… grilling season! Is there anything better than sitting outside with an ice-cold cocktail in your hand, the smell of something amazing cooking on the grill, and the sounds of the kids splashing in the pool? To me, that’s the ultimate summertime joy.

St. Patrick’s Day is one of my all-time favorite holidays. If I’m not going into Manhattan or driving out to Montauk for the parades, I generally try to stay close to home and find a good pub.

Let us all celebrate St. Patrick’s Day wearing the traditional color green. Have yourself a blessed day with a great sumptuous corned beef and green cabbage meal, then top it off with these delectable green biscotti cookies! (Yes… I am Italian but love the twist.)

Does anything say Happy St. Patrick’s Day more than an ice-cold Guinness? I guess maybe some Corned Beef and Cabbage does, but for those who don’t fancy some Corned Beef, I’ve got an awesome alternative for your St. Patty’s Day! Guinness Beef Stew. Yes, it’s as rich and delicious as it sounds.