Archive for October, 2011
Autumn Recipe: Dark Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies
In a quest to find the perfect holiday treat, (keeping in mind that I do not like pumpkin pie) I discovered this delicious recipe for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Altering the ingredients slightly, I omitted the salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. I also used salted butter instead of unsalted and Ghirardelli dark chocolate chips. The [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Halloween in Astoria: Featuring a Werewolf and Frankenstein
I think the scariest part about this Halloween weekend are the five inches of snow and ice on the ground. Or could it be the monsters that will make an appearance at the Museum of Moving Image today? Mike Marino (think: Black Swan) master make-up artist will transform an otherwise normal human being into a werewolf at 2:30pm [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Curry Chicken Salad You’ll Fall For…
One of the things that I like most about food is what I like most about Fall, the ever-changing colors. The early sunsets blanket the city buildings in a golden glow of pumpkin orange and falling leaves blot the sidewalks like puddles of deep red wine. Here is a recipe for one of my favorite [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Autumn Cocktail 101
There’s nothing like relaxing at home on a lazy fall afternoon sipping a homemade cocktail, or 10! I first met Joe Thompson, area man, drink master and musician in the summer of 2010. His mixing expertise was noted in the 2010 fall edition of Edible Queens. While doing a photo shoot for the Notable Edibles [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Autumn in New York… or at Least in Queens
The ides of October brings forth a beautiful sunny day and the Socrates Sculpture Park Greenmarket. I was happy to see that the market is still going strong every Saturday through November 19th with all of your favorite Autumn necessities. Grab a gallon of apple cider, some pumpkins for carving (or experimenting in the kitchen) and potatoes [...]
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