Food & Drink

Tis’ the season of easy living, grilling, and chilling! Our local farm stands and farmers markets are proudly displaying the earth’s finest.

Hello friends, I made it a goal this year to be better at having a well-rounded breakfast in the morning. Amongst the rush of the mornings, I sometimes find myself skipping the most important meal of the day. It just isn’t a good start to my day.

Wow, Sring is finally here and yes it’s time for Easter! Easter–along with spring– brings a new outlook and joyful feelings; a real sense of renewal and rebirth.

I love to cook. I’d be lying if I didn’t admit: it has become the hobby of my late 20s. I’m often inspired by a recipe I see, or an ingredient I’m craving. Lately, my inspiration has come from a game changing cooking vessel: my Dutch Oven.

My trip to South West Florida proved fruitful again with a delicious refreshing Key Lime Pie. The taste was absolutely irresistible and I definitely will be making this for my family and friends real soon. I’m not big on sweet deserts, but this pie had the perfect combination of tart and sweet.

The beauty about preparing food from other countries is that we can somewhat immerse ourselves into this particular part of the world without buying a plane ticket. Today I will share with you a few recipes I tried and enjoyed preparing. Looking back, I appreciate exploring the different varieties of seasonings and ingredients used to compose a dish; while of course, photographing them.

110 Japan in Huntington Station is a food lovers dream. Whether you prefer sushi, hibachi, a solid happy hour or quick takeout – this spot should be on your go-to list. 110 Japan succeeds at fusing classic Japanese ingredients within adventurous appetizers and savory entrées.

For a Dash of the Irish in a flash, try this “new take” on your traditional corn beef and cabbage. Instead of 4 hours to prepare, how about 45 minutes? The sheet pan meal actually quadruples your cooking surface area, allowing you to roast/cook meals in less time with a surprisingly crispy edge.

Is it really St. Patrick’s Day if you don’t have Irish Soda Bread? No, it’s definitely not. At work, we have an Irish Soda Bread contest, which is always a fun time. My friend Vince’s wife, Liz, hands down makes the BEST Irish Soda Bread.

The Grilled Cheese Sandwich. So remarkable in it’s ooey, gooey glory that it deserves more than a spot on the children’s menu. Originally popular in the 1920s and 1930s, the grilled cheese was more of an inexpensive, easy-to-prepare meal option rather than savory, comfort food.

Limón is Spanish for yellow, juicy, citrus lemon! Its snappy flavor makes it the perfect summertime ingredient for desserts. There is nothing as fresh, clean and pure as a lemon cake made from scratch!

The beauty about preparing food from other countries is that we can somewhat immerse ourselves into this particular part of the world without buying a plane ticket. Today I will share with you a few recipes I tried out and enjoyed preparing. Looking back, I appreciate exploring the different varieties of seasoning and ingredients used to compose a dish and of course photographing them.