(In the radio in my head, I’m singing this to myself to the tune of the “wheel watcher” commercial… Yes I am that odd!)
Friends, I’m so sorry I’ve
been slacking on my blog these past weeks.
The holidays were nuts, then as the New Year rang in, so did the flu and
bronchitis (lucky me!) so I haven’t been feeling like my self for a few
weeks. I’m finally starting to feel
well and up to going out to eat, and cooking!
Woo Hoo!
So my lame, sick excuses
aside… Hello Blog World – and Happy New Year!
I am hoping for lots of happy times, great food, wonderful friends and
healthy days for 2013!
When I last left you…I had
grand plans for cooking. Well, the only
real cooking I did was for the Dulik mini reunion on Dec 22…and honestly – Dave
did most of the cooking! We (he) made
braised short rib and meatballs (I made the meatballs) tomato sauce that was so
delicious!! The sauce simmered for 4
hours and had such a rich, delicious flavor…I will post that recipe soon. That night, all I had to do was cook the
pasta and it was my first time cooking 5 pounds of pasta! But with 18 people eating … it’s exactly
what we needed (with enough for leftovers).
The rest of the family provided pre dinner munchies, salad and garlic
bread, dessert and wine…sorry to say my youngest sister and brother couldn’t be
there…and while they were missed – we had a fantastic time. That dinner finally put me in the Christmas
spirit…but how can it not with these lovely Kids...
I did make it out to brunch
in early January…Vero has opened for Sunday Brunch…friends – this is a must
go! You all know I love the food at
Vero (and so did Newsday with their 3 ½ star review!) and one of my favorite
meals (other than dinner, lunch, appetizers, dessert, elevensies, afternoon
tea…you get my drift) is Brunch. Check out their menu at
www.verorestaurant.biz. We had pancakes
with bananas foster compote, the frittata, an omelet with caramelized red
onions, goat cheese and spinach, the Lobster BLT, and an amazing salad. We left completely stuffed and excited to go
back!
Ok kids, I’m keeping it
simple, my first post back and all… ;) – but keep watch on the blog as I’m
going out with friends tomorrow, but not sure what I’ll have to report on…but
on Sunday – its Thai with Dave, my sister and niece and my Mom…I’ll have plenty
to say about that!!
Until Next Time…
EAT
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