I wish I could take credit for finding this hidden gem, but I can’t. All credit and thanks go to my friend Rene. She discovered this restaurant while searching for a place for us to meet and catch up over lunch. La Villetta is a quiet restaurant located on Fulton Street in Farmingdale. There isn’t…
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Taste-Kitchen & Cocktails-Massapequa, NY
Taste-Kitchen & Cocktails, located on Merrick Road in Massapequa, has restored my faith in dining out! I hit a rough patch for a while with my food excursions but Taste far exceeded my expectations. I cannot find one thing I would change about my experience. From the atmosphere to the service and food, everything was…
Mango Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
I love sweets! Generally I would gladly choose a really good dessert over an entrée if I had to pick one. For me, nothing ends the day better than a good meal, followed by a great dessert and a cup of coffee, preferably blueberry. I love anything chocolate for dessert but when chocolate is not an option, Pineapple Upside-Down…
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
One of my favorite desserts to make for the holidays is cheesecake. I love to change up the recipe by adding different ingredients and flavors. This year for Mother’s Day I decided to spice things up by swapping out my usual graham cracker crust for Oreo cookies and adding chocolate chips. I used the Chocolate Crème Oreos which…
Big Daddy’s Restaurant- Massapequa, NY
Big Daddy’s Restaurant in Massapequa, “Home of Southern Food & Pit BBQ”, two of my favorite cuisines. Located less than 10 miles away, I have no idea how I was unaware of this place which opened in 1993. Specializing in Cajun, Creole and Southern foods, this restaurant is sure to please. One of the many things I like…
The Buffet At Wynn- Las Vegas, Nevada
During my recent trip to Las Vegas with one of my best friends, the first stop on our food tour was The Buffet at Wynn. My anticipation was high because I heard so many good things about it. The buffet was great! Honestly, I could have eaten at this buffet every day and night of…
Clyde Frazier’s Wine And Dine-New York
Attempting to take advantage of New York Restaurant Week, my friend and I decided to have dinner at Clyde Frazier’s Wine And Dine. The location was perfect. Situated on the corner of 37th Street and 10th Avenue made it convenient for us to walk to Penn Station for our train ride home. We had a 6:00pm reservation….
Max Brenner- New York, NY
Max Brenner-New York is located in the Union Square vicinity. The location is great and the atmosphere inside makes for a nice dining experience. I had dinner with my friend Jeanette after work. We had a lovely evening. We had reservations so we were seated at our table right away. The service was good and the menu…
Pillsbury Apple Crescent Dumplings
Pillsbury Apple Crescent Dumplings have been around for decades. This was a regular dessert in my house as a child. I have fond memories of my sister making these for us on a Friday or Saturday night. They didn’t last very long. As soon as they came out of the oven we devoured them and…
Harbs Restaurant-New York, NY
As I was walking along 9th Ave in Chelsea, I happened to casually look in the window of Harbs Restaurant. I was totally blown away by the exquisite cakes on display. They were so unique I was intrigued by what I was seeing. The Green Tea Mousse Cake immediately caught my eye. I was on…
Apple and Cream Ravioli
Apple and Cream dessert ravioli, who knew? I went to my local ravioli store, Deer Park Ravioli, to pick up lobster and shrimp ravioli. While browsing through the varieties in the case, the owner pointed out the Apple and Cream ravioli. He mentioned it was a dessert ravioli so I immediately wanted to know more. I wasn’t familiar with…
Salted Caramel Cheesecake with a Brownie Crust
During the holidays I set out to create a cheesecake that incorporated all my favorites; chocolate chips, brownies and salted caramel sauce. I have a basic cheesecake recipe that I use and add various ingredients to create different flavors. The recipe on the Philadelphia Cream Cheese package is a good recipe to follow for a simple cheesecake. It took two attempts at…
Seasoned 2 Perfection 