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This morning, Mr. Hot and I took a trip to Corrado's Market in Clifton. My intention was to pick up some spare ribs, and re-stock my supply of Turkish bread, to which I've recently become heavily addicted.
En route to the bread and meat, we passed through Corrado's "World of Cheese," when my bargain-hunting husband noticed a sign, "Super Sale Stilton $1.99."
The burgundy banner that bore the name Passionne is no loger hanging above 77 Walnut Street. Another closing? Not quite.
Fortunately for owner of Passionne, Chef Michael Carrino, this is not a case of closure due to insufficient business. Carrino is taking a brief hiatus to shop for a larger space where he can “grow his soapbox,” and provide the high quality locally sourced fare he is renowned for.
When Carrino first opened Passionne in October 2006, he made a promise to himself to run the business, from Walnut Street for five years. He did. According to Carrino we will likely see him resurrect Passionne sometime before 2012.
Where will it be? Well, there’s still a bit of mystique surrounding the new location, I just hope he doesn’t go too far.
Want the full scoop from Carrino himself? Watch the video.
If you're not the type to run outside and try to fry an egg on the extraordinarily hot pavement, there are other heat wave activities that can be just as much fun - like sipping cocktails!
I recently mixed up a pitcher of a very fresh, very tropical libation my husband named "Malaga Sunrise." Mix up a pitcher this morning and enjoy it by this afternoon. Here's the recipe:
What to do in a heat wave? Fry an egg on the sidewalk of course!
Do you think it worked? Click play!
Dear HFTK Readers,
Please meet the brand new Hot From The Kettle Hotness Scale!
These polls will be appearing regularly on Hot From The Kettle in the sidebar, and then to the Hotness Scale page, where they will be available for continued voting. I encourage you to vote and share the Hotness Scale on all your avenues of social media.
Although certain restaurants appearing in the polls may be known for "spicy" food, the voting options on the Hot From The Kettle Hotness Scales refer to the overall restaurant experience, including considerations such as food, service, and decor.
Please enjoy our first Hotness Scale which will gauge the relative hotness of the new Montclair eatery, Brick Lane Curry House.
Your Humble Food Blogger/Vlogger,
Melody Kettle
Photo courtesy of Lou PlamaThe mulit-talented Lou Palma, Montclair's favorite gastro-mechanic, is never one to disappoint.
This time, Lou combined his well-documented pasta making skills with the stellar produce from his garden. And the result? Delish!
Take a look at Lou's ravioli stuffed with organic beets and fresh ricotta, with a butter and poppy seed sauce, on a bed of beet tops.