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Snickity Snack: Endive with Hummus and Tabbouleh
Making tabbouleh way more fun to eat Continue reading
Appetizers / Cooking / Recipe Index / Snacks
Hummus Appetizer
How to throw together a quick appetizer for last minute guests Continue reading
Cooking / Mains / Recipe Index
Artichoke Pesto Chicken
Winner winner chicken dinner Continue reading
Falafel Bowl
Get your Mediterranean on Continue reading
Cooking / Recipe Index / Sides
Roasted Carrots with Tahini
I’m not a fan of cooked carrots – too sweet and mushy…but then I saw these gorgeous tri-color guys and couldn’t resist buying them. I realized if I roasted them myself, I could ensure they would be on the firmer side. Problem: solved. After shaving the carrots, I drizzled them with olive oil and dusted … Continue reading
Stylin: Jack’s Wife Freda
Part of the fun of enjoying a meal is dressing for it. The right outfit sets the mood. I think the food just tastes better when I’m dressed appropriately for the occation. My ensemble for a night out with the girls is very different from the one I would wear to a Sunday boozy brunch. … Continue reading
Ted’s Corner Tavern
When Third and Long closed abruptly, I mourned the loss of a pub that was a great place to watch Rangers games. The space stayed empty for months until, finally, signs of life began to reappear. When Ted’s Corner Tavern emerged, it was entirely different from its predecessor. It was nicer, with a marble topped … Continue reading
Titan Foods
Sometimes I think there’s a place you’ve just got to know about and my Public Service Announcements (PSAs) will give you the full skinny. The last stop on my Astoria tour was Titan Foods, which I had heard was THE place to go for feta. I expected to find a small shop with some feta, olives, … Continue reading
Artopolis
When I planned to spend the day walking around Astoria, I did some research. I wanted to make sure we could go someplace for baklava and I heard Artopolis was the place for all things sweet and Greek. That description extends to the employees because though they were busy, they jumped at the opportunity to help … Continue reading
