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Food, food and food! That is what I write about here most of the time. So here goes my update after a very loooong time, and what could be better than sharing that sumptuous fare we had last Thanksgiving prepared by a close family friend, an ex-Chef. Enjoy!
I was not able to take a snap at the roasted turkey before it was carved, so this is it!
It was a big mistake that I was unable to take pics of the buffet of dessert.  Several ipod nano cases is all it takes for my niece to complete her Holiday wish list. I was told by my sister, hence, that is what she is getting from me. I already bought a present but this will be a nice addition. The problem is, I still have to buy them. Earlier today, I went to the mall. Instead of buying what I intended to get, I decided to just get them online as I can get them at a more affordable sticker price. In the meantime, let me share with you what I believe is a great snack (provided you have no salt restriction). They simply are perfect partners!
maine lobster spread
multi-grain crackers
On our recent ‘aimless drives’ around town, we found ourselves at one of our go-to pizzeria on Long Island. We have been regulars at this pizza place, and although, we love Papa Leone’s by far, every once in a while, driving 44 miles round trip to get a bite is fun (provided the gargantuan NY traffic that has become a norm is missing). As soon as we headed inside, I noticed the newly framed Italian scenery all over. I immediately got transported in time, in 2008 specifically, when we went to Italy. I couldn’t be stopped, I had to take a few pics. Nobody cared, I’m a usual fixture of the place, so even the owner didn’t mind the trigger-happy customer that I was.
And to satisfy our growling tummies, we got a slice each. The two of us can never put away a whole pie. It’s time tested, and the few times we did it, we always end up wasting our leftover. My husband is not fond of re-heating pizza, thus, takeouts and or pizza delivery does not work with our household of two.
husband’s chicken marsala slice
my tomato, basil, garlic and fresh mozarella slice And, what taste best with pizza? You have to agree with me on this one. Coke!!!!!
Guest post written by Sidney Owens My sister lives by herself and for a long time swore that she did not need tv. She said she did not have time to watch tv so it was a waste of money. However, somehow she always ended up at my house on Sundays so she could watch “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” and “Kendra.” I did not mind having her over, but my husband was less than thrilled to have to watch these show every Sunday night. My sister recently gave in and got Cannon Satellite. Not only can she watch these shows at her house on Sundays, but she can also watch them on demand. Now, she calls every Sunday to see if I want to come over to watch these shows with her. I usually take her up on this offer because she makes great food and my husband can watch whatever he wants to on tv. I am thinking that my sister probably just wanted to have someone to watch these shows with more than anything. Either way, I am glad that she can watch them at her house now.
The sweet and tart combo of Citarella’s lemon square always satisfies! It never fails to give me that kick when I want that specific taste. I’ve always loved the combination, and that was also the reason why one of the first few cakes that I baked (during my foray into baking) and learned to make was lemon cake. However, since I decided to take a leave on baking, my craving for that perfect sweet and tarty combination is now taken over by Citarella’s lemon squares. They are highly recommended by yours truly. Really delicious!
I wish I can claim that I baked this, but I didn’t. So how did it find itself on my baking rack? Because, this was piping hot, freshly baked from the oven of our nearby specialty food store cum bakery.
My certified foodie husband came home with this loaf (Hungarian bread) last Saturday. He is obviously trying to score other bread options for us to try. Fresh taste good, that I can’t deny. With the price not as steep as that of Citarella’s baked goods, this is a good alternative. I need carhartt pants to match the shirts I saw yesterday. What man wouldn’t appreciate such? Knowing the men in my Holiday list, I’m pretty sure that the specific recipient will really like it. The original present that I intended to give was similar, but because of the better deal that I can avail, it’s really a no-brainer. Is this the downside to buying gifts way ahead of time? I’ve always thought that if I get an early start, I’ll have the advantage of beating the Christmas rush. But that actually does not necessarily translate to getting better deals. Yeah, I know but it’s okay. None of the presents that I already have is going to waste anyway. Some will be used as stocking stuffer, and some will end up as gifts for the next Holiday. Christmas and Hanukkah whether we like it or not, come every year, so I will always have use for every item that are now in my gift bin.
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