Category Archives: Special
Calling all piggy-vores. PIG ISLAND 2012 Early Bird Tix on sale now
Dear Food Diary:
Piggy-vores can rejoice as the ultimate feast – PIG ISLAND 2012 is landing on Governors Island Sept 1st, 2012. Early bird tickets are on sale now for $55 (saving you $30)!!!
If you’re not sure what to expect, check out photos from last year…
Scharffen Berger Chocolate and Wine Pairing while sailing on the Hudson
Dear Food Diary:
A couple weeks ago Scharffen Berger invited us to a wine & chocolate tasting cruise along the Hudson River. The Statue of liberty and a glorious sunset in the background, wine and chocolate at hand, I couldn’t think of a better way to spend an early Saturday evening. You can replicate this experience yourself with Manhattan by Sail . They offers these 2 hour trips daily, plus you can bring your own wine, chocolate and cheese!
This is a great idea if you want to impress that special someone…
NESPRESSO: around the world coffee experience with Padma Lakshmi (recipe included)
Dear Food Diary:
I’m no stranger to Nespresso and their events. When they launched the PIXIE machine, I was delighted to be given one and use all the time. I’ve become such a big fan, that I’ve told all my friend and family to get one. Nothing like that aroma of coffee at home.
When I got the invite to travel the world of Nespresso last week, I packed my purse and off to their Soho Boutique Bar we went…
The I can’t believe Andrew Zimmern knows CCG! & Googa Mooga weekend
Dear Food Diary:
This past weekend was a food filled one. I bought tickets to Taste of the Upper West Side event on Friday only because my ALL TIME FOOD HERO Andrew Zimmern was gonna be there. Adam Richman from Man vs Food the host.
LINspired Potluck Party: bring a LIN food or drink
Dear Food Diary:
For Sunday’s Knicks game against the defending Mavericks, #17 LINspired me to host a potluck party at StalkerBoy’s pad. The LINvitation said, bring a food or drink with LIN in the name. Everyone’s LINsanity level and creativity was put to the test.
I was anticipaLINg it all weekend…