Meatopia 2011

Writing here has its perks. So it was last weekend when The Feisty Foodie tapped me to represent at this year’s Meatopia, a celebration of carnivorous gluttony with an eye toward locally-sourced, organic meats. TT went last year, so I took one for the Feisty Team this year. Actually I took a lot of photos, so this is one long post of meaty indulgence! Held on the not-yet-opened Pier 5 at Brooklyn Bridge Park, the wide expanse of concrete helped space out the booths and limit the lines. If only it wasn’t so hot and humid! But no matter, I [...]

Vlasic Farmer’s Garden Event

Thanks to the lovely Jackie Gordon, I was recently invited to attend the Farmer’s Garden Event hosted by Vlasic.  Upon entering David Burke Kitchen, I was greated by slices of toast and jars of tomato/eggplant/ricotta to spread on said toast.  Love.  Next to it were lotus chips, surprisingly tasty since I dislike lotus root generally.  And scattered everywhere were jars upon jars of Vlasic’s new line of pickles called Farmer’s Garden. Literally, everywhere.  The pickles are their first foray into pickles that must be refrigerated and are free of preservatives and artificial colors.  Basically, these are pickles just like what [...]

Highpoint Bistro & Bar

A couple days before July 4th weekend, I read on Grub Street that “Highpoint Bistro & Bar will celebrate their first anniversary on July 4th with a $29 clam bake this weekend from Saturday to Monday. For the big day on Monday, they’ll expand the specials, including a $30 bottomless steamed clams.” I remembered Yvo and Beer Boor went to Highpoint last Fall for a press dinner to preview the new menu and enjoyed it very much, so based on their recommendation CT & I decided to check it out over the long weekend. We ended up going for an [...]

How to Whip Cream

This post is for She Who Shall Not Be Named.  I read recently that strawberries & cream are the big snack for Wimbledon.  I care about tennis as much as the average American (maybe even less), but I like strawberries… and when I received a pint of strawberries in my CSA share as a surprise the week Wimbledon started, I knew what I had to do!  I took out some heavy whipping cream (I keep a quart in my fridge at all times, for just such an occasion), added a bit of superfine sugar, a few drops of vanilla, and [...]

Soft Serve Fruit Co. – Giveaway!!!

Time for another giveaway!!! Ready? Okay! Remember when Beer Boor wrote up Soft Serve Fruit Co.? Gluten free, vegan, and a ton of other health trend words – it actually tastes pretty good too – well, their Hamptons location is open and in full swing, and so is their brand spankin’ new Union Square location! So… now that it’s not JUST on the Upper East Side… who wants to win a $20 gift card to Soft Serve Fruit Co.? All you have to do is leave a comment below why you want to win or why you deserve to win. [...]

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