Like spice? You will love Mom's Magic Masala Fusion Spice Blend. I was sent a sample for review. So, I sprinkled it on fresh vegetables that I grilled in a pan. I also tried it on steak and chicken. It has a strong curry smell. It was made with salt,...
Happy Hour at Brasserie Persil in Oceanside, NY
From 4 to 6:30 practically every day, Brasserie Persil in Oceanside, NY has a happy hour, with half-priced drinks and appetizers. Beer, wine and cocktails are all half-priced ranging from $5 to $7 and the appetizers are all $7. These range from Tuna Tartar to a pot of mussels. You...
Lido Kosher Deli Review
If you didn't know by now, I grew up in Long Beach, NY. Lido Kosher Deli has always been a staple there. When someone had a baby naming, a bris, or a funeral, you called Lido Kosher Deli on East Park Avenue in Long Beach. But it was also the...
2019 Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC
Comment below for a free prize! This was the first time I attended the 2019 Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC. I've been to other shows as an exhibitor, representing a variety of clients. So, it was interesting to be on the "other side." The Fancy Food Show was one...
Long Island Restaurant – New Wave Seafood Wantagh
I haven't posted a restaurant review in a while and when I wanted to take my son out to dinner, he suggested seafood. After looking at Yelp and Google, we decided to go to the New Wave Seafood in Wantagh. "Did it get good reviews?" I asked him as he...
Best Meal in Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA has such a wide assortment of restaurants from Burmese food to Korean cuisine. On our most recent visit, we went to Chez Panisse and, I will attest, this was the best meal in Berkeley, CA. Interestingly, once you book your reservation at Chez Panisse, you have no idea...
Vina Matela Crljenak Kastelanski Zinfandel Review
The Vina Matela Crljenak Kastelanski Zinfandel 2015 showed up at my door this afternoon. I was expecting it because the vineyards' public relations practitioner reached out to me to see if I would consider reviewing. She knew that I had reviewed wines in the past on my blog and when...
Is Epcot’s International Food & Wine Worth It?
I want to preface this blog post by saying that I went down to Orlando for the weekend with my husband and met my brother and his wife there for Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival. This was my first event, and it was a bucket list item for a...
Quick Weekend Getaway in San Jose, California
My son and I had registered for the Rock 'n Roll 10K race in San Jose, California, so we decided to get a quick weekend getaway there. I booked the San Jose Fairmont Hotel. The price was reasonable. All of the hotels downtown were around the same price, $180 a...
Silver and Reposado Tequila Corralejo Review
Some people have Tequila during Cinco de Mayo, but for me, I could have Tequila any time. This brand of Tequila is aged for 12 months in barrels, which are burned from the inside out in order to achieve the smokiness in the flavor. It’s 80 proof. Corralejo Brand The...