tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:29:18 +0000CookingentertainingFoodwineCookRestaurant CritiqueChickenFood NetworkRestaurant ReviewCheeseGarlicGiada De LaurentiisNew York CitySugarTravelbasic cookingeasy cookinglight cookingFriendsHomeManhattan BeachSauvignon BlancThe Food Networkbaconbrown rice recipedipgoat cheesehealthy cookingArtichokeBEST CalamariBakingBaking and ConfectionsBalsamic vinegarBar and Lounge ReviewBarefoot ContessaBeerBell pepperBoat ChartersBourbon whiskeyBread crumbsBurgerCalamariChefCinnamonCoconut milkCoffeeComfort foodCreamCupcakeDiningDinner ClubDonutDoughnutEast HamptonFish sauceFloridaFoodiesGarden strawberryGiadaGirard's Champagne DressingIce cubeIna GartenIna GartnerInternational Tennis Hall of FameInterviewItalian iceIzakyaJack DonaghyJacqueline Kennedy OnassisJalapeñoKaffir limeKatsuyaKrispy KremeLemonLobsterLobster rollLoungeMontaukMuffinNew YorkNew York City DiningNewport Rhode IslandNight lifeOlive oilOnionPappy van WinkleParmigiano-ReggianoPastaPastryPlinyPliny the ElderPuff pastryReview of BourbonRiceRussian River (California)SaladScotch and BeerSeafoodSocarrat Paella BarSoy milkSpeakeasyThai cuisineThailandThanksgivingThe Donut PlantThe Sold ProjectTravel ChannelUpper West SideVanillaVodkaWholefoodsWilliam Larue WellerYachtYacht Chefandouille sausage recipeartichoke gratinataarugulaasian cookingbreakfastbuttermilk fried chickenchicken and waffles recipeeaster dinnerfamily recipesfresh berriesfried chickengooey butter recipejalapenokebabskid friendly foodlinguine recipelow fat cookingmushroomspecorino cheesesandwichseared ahisesame seared ahispicy shrimpsummer partysushitake outtarttips for cookingwaffleswedding anniversarywrapsIf it's good, we'll eat it. If it's really good, we'll eat more of it. And if it's that good we'll write about it. After the food coma.http://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)Blogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-2780455275277075721Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:36:00 +00002012-04-26T08:36:48.518-07:00andouille sausage recipebaconbuttermilk fried chickenchicken and waffles recipeCookingDinner Clubentertainingfried chickenFriendsgooey butter recipespicy shrimpwaffles Dinner Club: Fried Chicken and Waffles. Dinner Club went down recently at Chez Wilson.  We have had the same 3 couples involved in this dinner club for probably 6 years.  It's hard to keep track.  We rotate homes and the goal is to make something you have never made before for the group. (RECIPES AT BOTTOM) The Players of dinner club.  As we have gotten older, http://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2012/04/dinner-club-fried-chicken-waffles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-2072775804572651751Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:03:00 +00002012-04-09T18:03:55.138-07:00asian cookingbrown rice recipeCookingeaster dinnerseared ahisesame seared ahi For Easter Dinner I decided to buck tradition and go with something a little lighter and with an Asian flair. I prepared a sesame crusted Ahi with Brown Rice and a Frisee Salad.  Husband poured the Konsgaard Chardonnay that he keeps locked up in his own special fridge (seems so paranoid to me that he worries I'll slurp up his "good" stuff when he's gone and I "get in a mood.") But indeed http://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2012/04/sesame-crusted-ahi-with-soyhoney-ginger.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-7419849966640511468Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:39:00 +00002012-04-05T14:41:55.559-07:00BeerBourbon whiskeyJack DonaghyPappy van WinklePlinyPliny the ElderReview of BourbonRussian River (California)Scotch and BeerWilliam Larue Weller Pappy Van Winkle (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Beer n' Bourbon. Two important dudes in my life (one being husband) are really into beer, scotch and recently - bourbon.   I like really good beer m'self, but am slowly in bourbon and scotch training wheels.  That said, seems like with my husband and our friend Jeff Malcomb's mild to massive obsession with scotch n' bourbon I'll behttp://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2012/04/beer-n-bourbon-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-230673438106114737Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:11:00 +00002012-04-04T19:11:57.781-07:00IzakyaKatsuyaManhattan Beachsushitake outwedding anniversary Table Setting, Beachy Romantic Theme Rethinking Take Out for a Celebration - Manhattan Beach  Izakaya The husband and I celebrated our 8 year wedding anniversary last night.  Well, we technically got our celebration on last weekend at Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes, California, but last night was our actual anniversary. Exhausted from the "celebrating" we did http://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2012/04/rethinking-take-out-for-celebration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-7669591973450037935Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:20:00 +00002010-04-12T17:20:50.178-07:00CheesedipentertainingFoodjalapenoJalapeñoWholefoods Move OVER Spin Dip! Hello Mo's Jalepeno Cheddar Dip!(ps: I know Jalepeno is spelled Jalapeno, but this is how it is spelled on the container, so I'm just repeating!) The Wilsons are big BIG ole fans of Whole Foods and feel pretty lucky to have one so close by where we live.   We were at a Birthday dinner for a friend a month or so ago and his girlfriend bought all sorts of fabulous foodhttp://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2010/04/move-over-spin-dip-hello-mos-jalapeno.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-6694449845413133758Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:23:00 +00002010-03-10T11:48:06.516-08:00Artichokeartichoke gratinataBread crumbseasy cookingFood NetworkGarlicGiada De LaurentiisParmigiano-ReggianoArtichoke Gratinata (crowd pleasing veggie dish!) Ok, throw me a bone here friends, this is another Giada Recipe I saw her whip up on Food Network. I've been waiting for a chance to try this recipe - and Saturday night (same night of the goat cheese stuffed mushrooms) was the perfect night. I was sick of my usual Arugula Salad, or grilled veggies (to be honest I don't like many veggies so it http://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2010/03/artichoke-gratinata-crowd-pleasing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-1561392016801883394Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:40:00 +00002010-03-08T15:09:08.022-08:00baconCheeseentertainingGarlicgoat cheesemushroomsOnionImage by little blue hen via FlickrScrumptious Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms with BaconI originally came upon this recipe from a blog I read called BreezyMama. I made a couple of very minor modifications, such as adding more goat cheese and bacon than originally recommended, as well as some garlic. I will list the original recipe as well as my modifications below!I served this as an appetizer http://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2010/03/scrumptious-goat-cheese-stuffed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-3142934588465806569Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:53:00 +00002010-02-23T16:29:49.454-08:00arugulaGiada De Laurentiislinguine recipePastapecorino cheeseThis is a recipe from Giada's cookbook "Everyday Pasta" which I am currently OBSESSED WITH.This pasta is incredibly simple, but as is often the case, the most simple ingredients can create the best tasting food.I sauteed some cubed chicken breast to add to this dish as I love a little protein in my pasta, but it is also fabulous on its own.Linguine with Butter, Pecorino, Arugula and Black Pepper(http://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2010/02/easy-but-company-worthy-linguine-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-4275365358212500853Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:55:00 +00002009-11-19T08:10:28.464-08:00brown rice recipeCookhealthy cookingRiceImage via WikipediaFinally, PERFECT BROWN RICE At Home!Most of us that have tried to make a nice fluffy and moist brown rice at home have crashed and burned. It's dry or the texture is bleckh, not right.I was making my at home favorite brown rice salad the other night (basically a chopped Romaine salad with onions, red pepper, some type of protein and brown rice with a nice dressing)and this http://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2009/11/finally-perfect-brown-rice-at-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-378659597812397169Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:57:00 +00002009-11-16T09:05:54.169-08:00Cookingfamily recipesFood NetworkIna GartenThanksgivingHi W.E.T Readers!: It's the BEST time of year. Time for family, friends and holiday festivities which all leads to ONE THING. FOOD. Food, More food, and naps. We have posted a fantastic recipe on Truffle Butter Roasted Turkey (from Ina Garten) as well as some of our famous Family Side Dishes, as well as a ton of other ideas we found trolling the Food Network websites! We have posted all http://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2009/11/thanksgiving-recipes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-1215952344855309781Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:21:00 +00002009-11-02T10:45:32.212-08:00ChickenCookingeasy cookingentertainingGirard's Champagne DressingChampagne Chicken!I was in a pinch for dinner last week and hadn't gone to the Market - having been way too busy! I assessed my fridge and freezer. I had some raw chicken strips and I was going to make a homemade marinade, but I had nothing with acid - no lemons - nothing. So, I pulled out my one of my favorite Salad dressings -- Girard's Champagne Salad Dressing -- that I have loved since http://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2009/11/champagne-chicken.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-6575597852573802593Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:37:00 +00002009-10-29T08:58:37.111-07:00CinnamonCoffeeSoy milkSugarVanillaVanilla & Cinnamon Coffeemmmmmmmmm ;)DELIGHTFUL & Healthy Way to Kick Start your Morning!!!This is simple & perhaps I'm the last one to know the secret, but I have to share in the event you haven't tried this fabulous at home breakfast concoction!Spruce up your morning jolt with a healthy dose of SWEETNESS!Vanilla & Cinnamon Coffee*Start with your favorite breakfast blend coffee *http://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2009/10/vanilla-cinnamon-coffee.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-7536691755484397641Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:48:00 +00002009-10-27T15:08:24.516-07:00BakingBaking and ConfectionsMuffinSugarBlueberry Sour Cream Muffins!Hi everyone! Hope you enjoy Wilsons' Eating Tour'sALL NEW FANCY PANTS LOOK!!!We are back on the foodie wagon and hope you enjoy!This recipe is from my mom, an expert at-home-baker!I have been craving blueberry muffins like there is NO tomorrow.So I made them last night for dessert, and of course they came in handythis morning too :)We highly recommend these muffins!http://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2009/10/blueberry-sour-cream-muffins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-444914593619455226Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:52:00 +00002009-09-28T14:13:11.584-07:00DonutDoughnutKrispy KremeNew York CityRestaurant ReviewThe Donut PlantTravel ChannelThe Donut Plant, NYC(Review)It's that time of year again, the husband's birthday. And with that, comes the inevitable annual donut binge. I've never been a huge donut fan, however, there are a few exceptions, and The Donut Plant in NYC is one of them.The Donut Plant ("TDP") is located on the lower east side. We cabbed it there early on Saturday morning having tasted their treats before and http://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2009/09/donut-plant-nyc-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-3830311783606373937Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:34:00 +00002009-09-18T17:38:29.655-07:00CupcakewineImage via WikipediaCUPCAKE LOVE!When you are feeling down,or just stuck at home recovering from surgery like methe best thing someone can do....is bring you a big, fat, yummy cupcake,OR TWO. Thank you to my friend who did just that tonight, If I can't drink wine,cupcakes come in a close second!!!I ask,I beg,I plead, Please have a glass of wine on behalf of this half of Wilsons' Eating Tour, I http://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2009/09/cupcakes-make-everything-all-right.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-2077621379677494353Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:04:00 +00002009-09-16T08:23:23.117-07:00Top Chef, Making My Top 4 Picks. Weigh in on the Action!I love Top Chef, always have. It's one of the shows that made cooking seem fun and accessible. I used to watch it alone, as my husband had no interest, but slowly, he started watching it with me, and he got HOOKED! It is now one of our favorite shows. Every week my husband and one of his co-workers bet on who will be going home that nighthttp://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2009/09/top-chef-making-my-top-4-picks-weigh-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-315897315889729058Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:05:00 +00002009-09-14T11:26:53.994-07:00FoodFood NetworkItalian iceVodkawineImage via WikipediaHi Wilson Eating Tour friends,Just a note to say,We haven't forgotten about you,or about foodor wineor appsor vodkaor even scotch,It's just that I (the missus) who does the writing portion of this tour can't exactly eat for a couple of weeks because I got my tonsils & adenoids out. So, for now, I watch the Food Network longingly from my bed as I ice my neck, down some painhttp://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2009/09/italian-ice-popsicles-and-top-chef.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-2667193885338864412Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:27:00 +00002009-09-02T11:32:40.818-07:00Boat ChartersChefCookingFloridaInterviewTravelYachtYacht ChefImage via WikipediaInterview With a Yacht Chef:From the Corporate World to Yacht Chef!We recently caught up with a young yacht chef. What was extremely interesting was that this young woman went from a very structured corporate job to becoming a chef on a yacht in pretty short order.This is - I think - an undeniable courageous and gutsy move, and I wanted to learn more about this yacht chef and http://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2009/08/interview-with-yacht-chef-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-6416521279519229894Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:03:00 +00002009-08-31T09:04:14.523-07:00Image via WikipediaNice Matin, An Upper West Side GemNow that it is cooling down a bit (knock on wood) it is much more appealing to walk around on Sunday afternoon looking for a great neighborhood restaurant to get a late afternoon or early evening dinner (in NYC)Nice Matin is a fabulous restaurant, with a lovely patio for people watching and nice wine list, on the Upper West Side. If you live http://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2009/08/nice-matin-upper-west-side-gem.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-2519971371627700224Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:11:00 +00002009-08-26T09:56:42.212-07:00Comfort foodFood NetworkGiada De LaurentiisInternational Tennis Hall of FameJacqueline Kennedy OnassisRestaurant ReviewTravelMoving onto Part II of the Wilsons' feeding frenzy in Newport, RI (and yes, we both gained 3 lbs to prove it!)The Coffee GrinderSo, to get a jump start on our day, we headed over to the Coffee Grinder down on the piers. All of the tasty treats, brownies, scones, muffins, are made from scratch by the really buff owner! I suppose if I ran a busy coffee shop and then baked all night, I'd be buff http://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2009/08/feeding-frenzy-newport-rhode-island.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-2938151031677991854Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:33:00 +00002009-08-24T10:36:26.326-07:00FoodNewport Rhode IslandRestaurant CritiqueRestaurant ReviewTravelIt's been a week or so since we posted any tasty thoughts. I think we've been recovering from our attack on Newport, RI for a food frenzy. Below are a couple of mini restaurant reviews along with some tips on our favorite dishes.I realize that lots of our California friends would not necessary think of going to Newport, RI, because frankly in my wildest dreams, as a west coast girl, I never http://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2009/08/food-frenzy-newport-rhode-island-part-i.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-6287878856757952619Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:10:00 +00002009-08-12T12:17:08.571-07:00CookingFoodFriendsSauvignon BlancwineIt's been a little quiet here over at Wilsons' Eating Tour. That is because we have had some fabulous friends in town, so there was much food and wine to consume.My girlfriends and I went to Mercer Kitchen in SOHO on Saturday for "Lunch." It was a bit of a mini-reunion with two of my college friends that I hadn't seen in awhile, we'll call them Rabbit & Fealey.I showed up with our "agenda" http://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2009/08/lunching-drinking-with-ladies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-5013455037271186179Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:39:00 +00002009-08-07T13:31:11.330-07:00DiningFoodNew York City DiningNight lifeRestaurant CritiqueRestaurant ReviewSocarrat Paella BarIf you read our review about Raines Law Room (a NYC speakeasy/lounge) then you are up to speed. If you didn't, I'll cut to the chase. Our friend, who I have decided to call "San Diego," (much to his chagrin), was in town from San Diego. He took us to a killer place for drinks called Raines, then onto the truly spectacular, Socarrat Paella Bar.Let's get this out on the table. I was a Paella http://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2009/08/paella-virgin-socarrat-paella-bar-nyc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-7086131420656918710Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:00:00 +00002009-08-07T11:07:07.794-07:00Bar and Lounge ReviewLoungeNew York CityRestaurant CritiqueSpeakeasySometimes the best way to get to know your town is to let your out of town guests show you around.......Ok, this requires an explanation!Our friend, we'll call him Mr. San Diego (aka Rob), was in town for work and wanted to grab some drinks and a bite. We suggested some of our favorite neighborhood haunts, but San Diego had a better idea.San Diego, originally from New York, is definitely one of http://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2009/08/review-of-raines-law-room-nyc-speakeasy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008942130218828895.post-8317856699758210370Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:12:00 +00002009-08-06T10:30:24.401-07:00basic cookingBurgerChickenThis burger combines flavors from Mexico, Italy and the Middle East. They all blend very well together and make for a burger bursting with flavor!Cameron's International Chicken BurgerWhat You'll Need:One package ground chicken1/4 Spanish Onion Chopped1/4 Red Onion Chopped1 large egg2 Garlic Cloves mincedHavarti 1-2 slicesAsiago Cheese 1 tablespoon - give or takeAmerican Cheese 1 sliceMozzarellahttp://wilsoneatingtour.blogspot.com/2009/08/international-chicken-burger-tastes-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wilsons' Eating Tour)4