tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50089421302188288952011-07-29T02:43:50.719-07:00If it's good, we'll eat it. If it's really good, we'll eat more of it. And if it's that good we'll write about it. After the food coma.Wilsons' Eating Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224041294977104699noreply@blogger.comBlogger321100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-76695919734500379352010-04-12T17:20:00.000-07:002010-04-12T17:20:50.178-07:00

Move OVER Spin Dip! Hello Mo's Jalepeno Cheddar Dip!(ps: I know Jalepeno is spelled Jalapeno, but this is how it is spelled on the container, so I'm just repeating!) The Wilsons are big BIG ole fans of Whole Foods and feel pretty lucky to have one so close by where we live.   We were at a Birthday dinner for a friend a month or so ago and his girlfriend bought all sorts of fabulous food and

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Artichoke Gratinata (crowd pleasing veggie dish!) Ok, throw me a bone here friends, this is another Giada Recipe I saw her whip up on Food Network. I've been waiting for a chance to try this recipe - and Saturday night (same night of the goat cheese stuffed mushrooms) was the perfect night. I was sick of my usual Arugula Salad, or grilled veggies (to be honest I don't like many veggies so it

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Image by little blue hen via FlickrScrumptious Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms with BaconI originally came upon this recipe from a blog I read called BreezyMama. I made a couple of very minor modifications, such as adding more goat cheese and bacon than originally recommended, as well as some garlic. I will list the original recipe as well as my modifications below!I served this as an appetizer

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This is a recipe from Giada's cookbook "Everyday Pasta" which I am currently OBSESSED WITH.This pasta is incredibly simple, but as is often the case, the most simple ingredients can create the best tasting food.I sauteed some cubed chicken breast to add to this dish as I love a little protein in my pasta, but it is also fabulous on its own.Linguine with Butter, Pecorino, Arugula and Black Pepper(

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Image via WikipediaFinally, PERFECT BROWN RICE At Home!Most of us that have tried to make a nice fluffy and moist brown rice at home have crashed and burned. It's dry or the texture is bleckh, not right.I was making my at home favorite brown rice salad the other night (basically a chopped Romaine salad with onions, red pepper, some type of protein and brown rice with a nice dressing)and this

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Hi W.E.T Readers!: It's the BEST time of year. Time for family, friends and holiday festivities which all leads to ONE THING. FOOD. Food, More food, and naps. We have posted a fantastic recipe on Truffle Butter Roasted Turkey (from Ina Garten) as well as some of our famous Family Side Dishes, as well as a ton of other ideas we found trolling the Food Network websites! We have posted all

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Champagne Chicken!I was in a pinch for dinner last week and hadn't gone to the Market - having been way too busy! I assessed my fridge and freezer. I had some raw chicken strips and I was going to make a homemade marinade, but I had nothing with acid - no lemons - nothing. So, I pulled out my one of my favorite Salad dressings -- Girard's Champagne Salad Dressing -- that I have loved since

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Vanilla & Cinnamon Coffeemmmmmmmmm ;)DELIGHTFUL & Healthy Way to Kick Start your Morning!!!This is simple & perhaps I'm the last one to know the secret, but I have to share in the event you haven't tried this fabulous at home breakfast concoction!Spruce up your morning jolt with a healthy dose of SWEETNESS!Vanilla & Cinnamon Coffee*Start with your favorite breakfast blend coffee *Mix in a couple

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Blueberry Sour Cream Muffins!Hi everyone! Hope you enjoy Wilsons' Eating Tour'sALL NEW FANCY PANTS LOOK!!!We are back on the foodie wagon and hope you enjoy!This recipe is from my mom, an expert at-home-baker!I have been craving blueberry muffins like there is NO tomorrow.So I made them last night for dessert, and of course they came in handythis morning too :)We highly recommend these muffins!

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The Donut Plant, NYC(Review)It's that time of year again, the husband's birthday. And with that, comes the inevitable annual donut binge. I've never been a huge donut fan, however, there are a few exceptions, and The Donut Plant in NYC is one of them.The Donut Plant ("TDP") is located on the lower east side. We cabbed it there early on Saturday morning having tasted their treats before and

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Image via WikipediaCUPCAKE LOVE!When you are feeling down,or just stuck at home recovering from surgery like methe best thing someone can do....is bring you a big, fat, yummy cupcake,OR TWO. Thank you to my friend who did just that tonight, If I can't drink wine,cupcakes come in a close second!!!I ask,I beg,I plead, Please have a glass of wine on behalf of this half of Wilsons' Eating Tour, I

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Top Chef, Making My Top 4 Picks. Weigh in on the Action!I love Top Chef, always have. It's one of the shows that made cooking seem fun and accessible. I used to watch it alone, as my husband had no interest, but slowly, he started watching it with me, and he got HOOKED! It is now one of our favorite shows. Every week my husband and one of his co-workers bet on who will be going home that night

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Image via WikipediaHi Wilson Eating Tour friends,Just a note to say,We haven't forgotten about you,or about foodor wineor appsor vodkaor even scotch,It's just that I (the missus) who does the writing portion of this tour can't exactly eat for a couple of weeks because I got my tonsils & adenoids out. So, for now, I watch the Food Network longingly from my bed as I ice my neck, down some pain

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Image via WikipediaInterview With a Yacht Chef:From the Corporate World to Yacht Chef!We recently caught up with a young yacht chef. What was extremely interesting was that this young woman went from a very structured corporate job to becoming a chef on a yacht in pretty short order.This is - I think - an undeniable courageous and gutsy move, and I wanted to learn more about this yacht chef and

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Image via WikipediaNice Matin, An Upper West Side GemNow that it is cooling down a bit (knock on wood) it is much more appealing to walk around on Sunday afternoon looking for a great neighborhood restaurant to get a late afternoon or early evening dinner (in NYC)Nice Matin is a fabulous restaurant, with a lovely patio for people watching and nice wine list, on the Upper West Side. If you live

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Moving onto Part II of the Wilsons' feeding frenzy in Newport, RI (and yes, we both gained 3 lbs to prove it!)The Coffee GrinderSo, to get a jump start on our day, we headed over to the Coffee Grinder down on the piers. All of the tasty treats, brownies, scones, muffins, are made from scratch by the really buff owner! I suppose if I ran a busy coffee shop and then baked all night, I'd be buff

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It's been a week or so since we posted any tasty thoughts. I think we've been recovering from our attack on Newport, RI for a food frenzy. Below are a couple of mini restaurant reviews along with some tips on our favorite dishes.I realize that lots of our California friends would not necessary think of going to Newport, RI, because frankly in my wildest dreams, as a west coast girl, I never

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It's been a little quiet here over at Wilsons' Eating Tour. That is because we have had some fabulous friends in town, so there was much food and wine to consume.My girlfriends and I went to Mercer Kitchen in SOHO on Saturday for "Lunch." It was a bit of a mini-reunion with two of my college friends that I hadn't seen in awhile, we'll call them Rabbit & Fealey.I showed up with our "agenda" for

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If you read our review about Raines Law Room (a NYC speakeasy/lounge) then you are up to speed. If you didn't, I'll cut to the chase. Our friend, who I have decided to call "San Diego," (much to his chagrin), was in town from San Diego. He took us to a killer place for drinks called Raines, then onto the truly spectacular, Socarrat Paella Bar.Let's get this out on the table. I was a Paella

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Sometimes the best way to get to know your town is to let your out of town guests show you around.......Ok, this requires an explanation!Our friend, we'll call him Mr. San Diego (aka Rob), was in town for work and wanted to grab some drinks and a bite. We suggested some of our favorite neighborhood haunts, but San Diego had a better idea.San Diego, originally from New York, is definitely one of

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This burger combines flavors from Mexico, Italy and the Middle East. They all blend very well together and make for a burger bursting with flavor!Cameron's International Chicken BurgerWhat You'll Need:One package ground chicken1/4 Spanish Onion Chopped1/4 Red Onion Chopped1 large egg2 Garlic Cloves mincedHavarti 1-2 slicesAsiago Cheese 1 tablespoon - give or takeAmerican Cheese 1 sliceMozzarella

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I love bagels, but hate when they get dried out when you toast them. Plus, you don't always feel like eating a whole bagel and there is the bagel to bagel topping ratio issue.I heard a fabulous tip when I was watching Barefoot Contessa on the Food Network. She was putting together a breakfast spread using bagels, lox, cream cheese etc. Instead of cutting the bagel in half, she sliced it into

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(Re-posting with Amendment:if you want the ice cream sandwiches, just make them on an "as needed" basis. Keep the cookies at room temperature in air tight containers, and put ice cream on them when the urge arises. The cookies got too fudge like once frozen - making a fudge ice cream sandwich, which was good (though had to thaw about 3 minutes), but we recommend doing them "as needed".)When you

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I spend a great deal of time in Central Park because of my Golden Retriever. I have often wished there was a spot to grab a coffee or bagel. Genius Restaurateur, Danny Meyer, of New York's famous Union Square Cafe, and Shake Shack (among many others) has brought my foodie dreams to fruition with (the) Public restaurant. (located on the Upper West Side near the Reservoir, Delacorte Theatre, and

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Image by Getty Images via DaylifeYou might not know Lisa Wrisley (yet!), but girlfriend can whip up a mean dip. I recently made this Goat Cheese and Roasted Garlic Dip at a "Girls' Night." It was the most popular dip I have EVER made. If you want a definite crowd pleaser - even with the picky eaters - this is for you.Goat Cheese and Roasted Garlic DipThis spread is heaven. Period. You just

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Ode to Calamari: The Three Best Calamari dishes from Manhattan Beach to Manhattan NYCFor starters, I am obsessed with calamari. Let's just get that out in the open. This photo would have showed you the absolutely fantastic fried calamari with a Thai chili sauce from Blue Water Grill in NYC, but unfortunately, I ate it so fast I forgot to photograph it. So what you are seeing here is the aftermath

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Image by panduh via FlickrCooking & Children's Charity go hand in hand.One of the most beautiful things about food and cooking is that transcends borders. Food can literally take us to other parts of the world, even though we are in our own kitchen.I work with a non-profit called "The Sold Project." SOLD is dedicated to raising awareness about and preventing forced child prostitution around the

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Cameron's Kickin' Crispy, Cheesy, Wrap That Husbands Will LoveMy husband has declared on at least a dozen occasions over the past few months that he could "Whack down about 5 more of these" and that he could "Eat these at least 6 nights a week" about my Crispy, Cheesy Wrap Sandwich.For me, the best part is that it's super easy, super fast, and it's actually pretty healthy!!! What You'll Need:*

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Image via WikipediaWe have 5 easy tips for throwing a fabulous summer party that is entertaining for the kids AND adults (and won't break your piggy bank!)1. Decorate! using fresh flowers in vases as well as fresh cut basil in the vases--smells great on the table and keeps yellow jackets away. Entertaining can be simple and elegant!2. Babysitter! hire a trusted neighborhood teenager to come

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Image by Henry C via FlickrMontauk: The Lobster Roll Debate - Who's is Yummier, Duryea's or Lobster Roll?We have been living in NYC now for a year and a half, and have had the privilege of exploring the quaint and charming Montauk, NY. Montauk is much less glitzy than East Hampton, but the Lobster Rolls alone make it well worth the few extra miles!Let's get to the brass tax of this issue! Who

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Image by Andrionni Ribo (in the Philippines 7/14 - 7/28) via FlickrAntipasto Salad with Homemade Red Wine Vinaigrette! Ingredients You'll Need:Red Wine Vinaigrette:1 bunch fresh basil, stemmed and leaves chopped (about 2 cups)1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 cloves garlic1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oilAntipasto Salad:1 pound

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Blueberry & Strawberry Breakfast Tart: Delicious, Fancy & Tasty!I found this recipe in "Real Simple" Magazine. I modified it slightly by doing the tart half in strawberries, half blueberries. It looks fabulous and tastes light, crispy/flaky, slightly sweet, and with the zing from the berries.You'll Need:Flour for work surface1 - 8 oz sheet frozen puff pastry - thawed1 large egg, beaten1

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