Meet The MealDiva

by Melody Kettle


Hot From The Kettle is pleased to introduce you to our new bi-weekly contributor, the  MealDiva, Jennifer Miller.  Check in tomorrow for Jennifer's first review of the Tewksbury Inn on Hot From The Kettle.  For today, let's become acquainted with our new foodie friend, and give her a big cyber-hug. Read on to learn more about Jennifer and her food philosophy: 

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Top 5 Thanksgiving Beers from Amanti Vino

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With Thanksgiving goes football, and with football goes beer.  So, what beer goes with Thanksgiving?  

I consulted my local expert,  Sharon Sevrens, proprietor of Montclair's Amanti Vino.  The team at Amanti put their heads together, and here are their top five suggestions for beer on Thanksgiving. 

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Thanksgiving Recipe: Cranberry Upside-Down Cake

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Football is great,  and it's always nice to see the family, but let's face it: Thanksgiving is all about the food.  Any home cook worth their stuffing knows that producing this autumnal feast takes serious planning.  Determining the head count, drafting and re-drafting menus, testing recipes, and of course, considering the family vegan,  are all de rigueur.  

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Christopher James Wins Iron Shaker Finale

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Hot From The Kettle sends a big congratulations to the first Iron Shaker champion, Christopher James, mixologist extraordinare, from the Ryland Inn.  

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Orange Squirrel Vincent Price Cookbook Dinner

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One of Hot From The Kettle's favorites, Chef Francesco Palmieri, owner of Bloomfield's The Orange Squirrel, presents the Vincent Price Cookbook Dinner!

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Listen to Zod Arifai on Q104.3 New York

by Melody Kettle


On October 13, 2013, Zod Arifai, chef and owner of Blu and Next Door in Montclair, was interviewed by Shelli Sonstein on Q104.3.  

If you weren't awake at 7:15 am that Sunday, CLICK THE LINK to listen to the interview via YouTube.  

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