The Queen Mother of Cookie Trays

by Melody Kettle


My cookie tray brings all the boys to the yard, and they're like, "these cookies are better than yours."   And, humbly, the boys are right - my cookie tray rocks the jingle bells. 

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Hooch! Homemade Irish Cream & Condensed Milk Recipes

by Melody Kettle in


Let's be honest: snow is more enjoyable with a libation in hand.  In addition to the usual suspects- wine, craft brews and assorted bubbly, let's not forget good, old hooch. 

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Revisioned: Sushi Hana, Montclair

by Melody Kettle


Sushi Hana opened in Montclair in 1999.  Quick math - that's almost fifteen years ago; a respectable run by Montclair standards.  Still, owner, Irene  felt it was time for a make-over.  

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Miali Wines: An Interview With The Winemaker

by Jennifer Miller


I’m always looking for an experience that’s completely arresting—a wine that makes me stop in my tracks, makes the room go silent and just pulls me into the glass. Meet Miali Wines Mater Primitivo I.G.P Salento: WOW.

Miali Wines is among the best that Italy has to offer. 

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Vizcaya Cocktail Recipe from Maritime Parc, Jersey City

by Melody Kettle in


Cheers! It's cocktail season, and we've got a great recipe for you from Chris Siversen at Maritime Parc in Jersey City. 

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Thanksgiving Pot Pie Recipe

by Melody Kettle


I'm too busy cooking today to spare any time for fanciful blogging, so I'm going to get right to it. Here's one of my own recipes I adapted from The Pioneer Woman's Left-Over Turkey Pot Pie recipe.  It could be made ahead, or created from left-overs.  Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Eating! 

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