Yearly Archives: 2011
Assembly Required: Luxury Bread
The traditional Italian Christmas and New Year’s bread, easily identifiable with its tall domed shape — accomplished by making the dough multiple times — was the brainchild of some Milanese bakers. And thank heaven, because the delightful treat is a holiday staple (sort of like fruitcake, except that people actually like panettone). There are many [...]
Read MoreMeringue
Print Add this recipe to ZipList! Meringue This recipe is for making shells and other forms that can be dried in the oven and eaten as is, dipped in chocolate, or used for sorbets.Recipe courtesy of Chef Richard Bennett, Classic Cakes, Cherry Hill and Washington TownshipIngredients8 large egg whites 1 cup sugar 2 cups confectioners’ [...]
Read MoreHow to … Winter Whites
Resembling drifts of snow after a furiously wintry day, a light and airy meringue is a sweet surprise. A combination of egg whites and sugar — accompanied by a lot of whipping – this uncomplicated concoction’s adaptability lends itself to being the foundation or the finial of many fanciful treats. —Mary Price Click here for [...]
Feast of the Seven Fishes
A traditional, centuries-old Christmas Eve dinner Story by Janet Leonardi Photography by Douglas Bovitt Chances are, even if you didn’t grow up in an Italian household, you’ve heard of the time-honored Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes. Known as Cena della Vigilia, the dinner of the vigil, this multi-course, multi-seafood meal dates to seventh-century [...]
Read MoreThe fruitcake of his labor
My mother’s Uncle Harry and Aunt Edna were neighborhood grocers back when people bought meat from the butcher, and shoes were re-soled by a cobbler, and phone numbers included words like MUrray Hill and GRamercy. Childless (they had an affinity for my mother) and with deep pockets, they lived a glamorous and full social life; [...]
Read MoreCandy Cane Land
Story By Katie Kalvaitis Photos By John Ziomek The holiday season starts early for the folks at Giambri’s Quality Sweets. In September, owner Dave Giambri and the crew at the Clementon candy factory begin production on the first of an estimated 30,000 candy canes that will be shipped worldwide through the end of the year. [...]
Read MoreHoliday wine trail weekend at Valenzano Winery
When: November 25, 26 & 27, 2011 Noon-5:00pm * Performance by the Eric Mintel Quartet: The Eric Mintel Quartet will celebrate the holidays by performing music from the soundtrack to “A Charlie Brown Christmas” by jazz composer Vince Guaraldi, The holiday concert “Charlie Brown Jazz” will consist of family favorite songs such as “Skating,” “Linus [...]
Read MoreValenzano Winery looking for candidates to benefactor of fundraiser
Valenzano Winery will be seeking submissions for the benefactor of our 2011 Christmas Celebration & Fundraiser. You need to write a letter about a person or family that you know (or may be aware of) that could use some help during the holiday season. A panel from Valenzano Winery will review all submissions and select [...]
Read MoreMeet Rob Roy
Who could blame the Rob Roy cocktail for being a little schizophrenic. After all, the drink is really a Manhattan with scotch instead of rye. The scotch substitute isn’t a great leap when you consider the drink is named for a Scottish folk hero; Rob Roy. If you want to brush up on the history [...]
Read MorePairing: The Ultimate Challenge
By Dr. Gary C.Pavlis It’s that time again! Thanksgiving is here and no other holiday centers as much around a meal at home. And after all the traditional courses are planned, the invitations are sent, and the turkey and groceries are purchased, it’s time to think about the wine. Wine and food matching is a [...]
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