Category: Food

Chocolate Expo Walks the Plank at the Maritime Center

When Jessie May offered to take me to The Chocolate Expo at the Maritime Center as a member of the press I jumped at the chance. Visions of chocolate, caramel and other assorted goodies danced in my head as I imagined the diabetes I’d surely be stricken with by the end of the excursion. If… Continue reading Chocolate Expo Walks the Plank at the Maritime Center

Harbor Brew Fest 2014

Jack's Abby offered their Berliner Style Lager and Smoke and Dagger Black Lager (pictured)

  This past weekend Jessie May and I had the pleasure of attending the 3rd annual Harbor Brew Fest (hey, being a reporter for free ain’t always so bad) in the ball park at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, CT. I had attended the first Harbor Brew Fest in 2012 and neither disappointed, but really an event like… Continue reading Harbor Brew Fest 2014

Misadventures in Sake Infusion, Part II: Blueberries

Serves 2. Being a hipster isn’t all fun and games.  When my first batch of infused sake came out tasting like a pine tree, I knew I had to go back to the drawing board and come up with a better recipe to share with all ten people who read this blog. For this round,… Continue reading Misadventures in Sake Infusion, Part II: Blueberries

Misadventures in Sake Infusion, Part I: Rosemary, Thyme, and Peppercorns

At first, looks good on Instagram...

  …It’s all part of the hipster quest. After a lunch at Miya’s Sushi in New Haven, I got the bright idea that infusing sake with herbs from my garden would make a delicious drink.  My plan wasn’t entirely successful, but Edison didn’t invent the light bulb on his first try either.  Here’s what I… Continue reading Misadventures in Sake Infusion, Part I: Rosemary, Thyme, and Peppercorns

Do Cinco de Mayo the Right Way with the Margarita Schaffer

by Jesse Styles The Margarita Schaffer This recipe makes one large margarita or two small ones. What you will need: – 3 3/4 oz.  Silver Tequila of Your Choice (The cheap stuff works best for mixing)* – 2 ½ oz Lime Juice – 1 oz Agave Nectar – Cocktail Shaker – Double Sided Jigger (My… Continue reading Do Cinco de Mayo the Right Way with the Margarita Schaffer

The Best Freaking Chicken Wings You Will Ever Have

Super Bowl Sunday is coming (and as an Eagles fan, I will have to take solace in the fact that they won the NFC Championship and say “next year, I’ll have someone to really cheer for) but the most awesome thing you can eat on Super Bowl Sunday is chicken wings.  I throw in some… Continue reading The Best Freaking Chicken Wings You Will Ever Have