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Everyone Deserves a Piece of Pi!
joannE
Looking for some gluten free goodness? Hello Foodlink Friends, I'm so excited to share the news that I have signed on to be the Chef at Pi Gluten Free! About Pi: PI GLUTEN FREE is a socially conscious, dedicated gluten-free kitchen that is revolutionizing the market. Too often ...
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Eat Out
Baked Pumpkin Ziti Alfredo
Call it a minor obsession, but I can't get enough of the autumnal flavors of the season! 1lb Gluten Free Pasta (regular pasta will work just fine) 1 Tbs Olive Oil 1 lb Sweet Italian Sausage, removed from casings 1 Medium Yellow Onion, small dice 2 Cloves Garlic, minced 15-oz ...
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Recipes
joannE.'s Zucchini Hummus
The secrete is out....here is my go-to-any-occasion party dip! Makes 2 cups 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 2 Green Zucchinis (approx ¾ lb) 1 Medium Onion, thinly sliced 2 Cloves Garlic, minced 2 Tsp Salt ¾ Cup Sesame Tahini 1 15-oz Can Garbanzo Beans (Chick Peas), drained and rinsed 1/8 Tsp ...
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New Amsterdam Market Opens Sunday, June 27, 2010
Named Best Outdoor Market 2010 by New York Magazine 2010 MARKET SEASON OPENS ON SUNDAY, JUNE 27- 11AM TO 4PM ADDITIONAL MARKETS WILL BE HELD ON: Saturday, July 24 (City of Water Day) Sunday, August 22 then every Sunday from Sunday, September 12 to Sunday, December 19 (no market Sunday, ...
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Events
How to Read Produce Stickers
Designed to speed things up at checkout, these tiny labels can also give valuable insight into the origin of your produce. The four- and five-digit numbers you see on the stickers of bulk produce items are known as PLU (price look-up) codes. These codes, assigned by the Produce Marketing Association ...
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Nutrition
Wine'ing Wednesdays: This One is For All the Veggie Lovers
Many of us consume less then the recommended 5 serving of vegetables a day. So why not make that extra serving a little more enticing by opening a bottle specifically paired to bring out the best in your veggie du joure? Food & Wine’s 5 Tips for Pairing Red Wine ...
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Drink
Wine’ing Wednesdays: Trend Spotting Can Make You Thirsty
When it comes to wine, “It’s a buyer’s market” according to Jean-Michel Diot, Tapenade, La Jolla, CA. 43% of restaurants are reporting a decrease in overall wine sales for 2009 but Wino’s are consuming more wine then previous years. "There are some exceptions but in general, bigger labels have gained ...
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Drink
Wine’ing Wednesday: The Legend of Dom Perignon
Apologies for the late in day Wine’ing Wednesday Post. Between Culinary School Graduation and getting ready to leave the day job there has been many reasons to celebrate! Whether it’s an educational achievement, successful first date or surviving a long day at the office, I can’t think of a time ...
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Drink
The Two-and-a-half Year ‘Temp’ Gig comes to an End
As I continue on my to-be-defined career path I have recently decided to take a giant leap towards what I hope is the right direction. Next Friday, almost exactly 2 ½ years from the day when I took my ‘temporary’ work assignment, I will be vacating my well worn cubical. ...
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Non-Food Related
Wine’ing Wednesdays: Time for Beaches & Beaujolais!
Spring, or if you are in New York City today, Summer has Sprung! Is it time to put away all the reds to make room for the light and bright whites? Not so fast. Save some room on that rack for fresh yet fruity Beaujolais! (pronounced Bo-zho-lay) Suggested Dinner Pairings: ...
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Drink
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