Entries from May 2008

May 31, 2008

Nagle’s Apothecary Cafe

Time Out New York (TONY) magazine just ran their annual weekend getaways issue and Ocean Grove (read Jesus freaks) was one of the places that they highlighted. Naturally, having hoped the horse (b)-for the buggy, Aimee & I had already been there…like so ages ago people! Like when black was the new black! [...]

May 14, 2008

Salmon Eggs Benedict

 

Salmon Eggs Benedict, originally uploaded by Brockenbrough Photos.
1.5 tablespoons minced shallots
1 teaspoons dry mustard
3/4 cups dry white wine
1/3 cup whipping cream1 tablespoons white wine vinegar
6 large eggs
3 3/4-inch-thick slices brioche loaf or egg bread, lightly toasted, each slice cut in half on diagonal 
4 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon (not lox) 
2 large egg yolks
1.5 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

 

May 9, 2008

The Eatery

It was a rainy Saturday and Aimee was out at pilates class.  There were a number of things that needed to get done that day….. pull the blue painting tape from the trim in the bedroom, hang the wooden shelves and full length mirror.  Then there were the other – outside cultural things that needed [...]

May 8, 2008

Amorina’s Restaurant: Prospect Heights

 

Amorina’s-sopresata, cheese and olive appetizer, originally uploaded by Brockenbrough Photos.

Amorina’s-margherita, originally uploaded by Brockenbrough Photos.
 

Amorina’s-artichoke and pancetta special pizza, originally uploaded by Brockenbrough Photos.
 
 

Amorina’s, originally uploaded by Brockenbrough Photos.

May 1, 2008

Everyday Food-Thursday

Recently my Mom came up to visit. During her visit she left me with a copy of her Everyday Food by Martha Stewart. Now I thought the magazine looked a bit more like a series of ads than a real publication. However, the more I looked at it….while talking on the phone or during commercial [...]