A couple of months ago, I attended a wedding in Brooklyn, New York. Coincidentally, this was the same weekend that hurricane Sandy hit the east coast, but we managed to leave NY before it got really bad. That little nugget of information is only tangentially related and didn't really affect my stay, but I do... Continue Reading →
Triple A – An Apple Cider, Applejack, and Angostura Bitters Cocktail
After looking around at many of the great cocktail and mixology sites online, I started to get a little self-conscious about posting my own drink recipes. When I decided to make this drink, I didn't want to just re-hash seasonal Apple Cider cocktails. Instead, I wanted to try something original. I have no idea if... Continue Reading →
Scallops and Orzo Risotto
This pan seared sea scallop and orzo risotto is easy to make, deliciously filling, and looks beautiful on the plate. The light flavor of the scallops goes really well with the broth flavored orzo and the lemon adds a zesty twist that binds the ingredients together. It's a bit of a misnomer for me to... Continue Reading →
Seafood Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers
Ok, so before I get into this dish, I will just go ahead and admit that it's a weird one. I'm not sure why I came up with it, but the idea intrigued me. I had some extra frozen scallops and shrimp that I needed to use, so I decided to try a new idea... Continue Reading →