Gardening is about enjoying the smell of things growing in the soil, getting dirty without feeling guilty, and generally taking the time to soak up a little peace and serenity. ~Lindley Karstens Last summer my family created our first-ever garden on a meager 6×8 foot plot of land. It only received partial sunlight, was contained by a crude chicken wire fence, and looked very sparse. But, we were ready to give our little patch of land some love. Day in and day out, my 6 year old son and I watered and tended to our project. And in the end, … [Read more...]
Fire Up The Grill & Enter to Win A Chefmaster 19-piece BBQ Tool Set
May 23, 2012 By 46 Comments
To help kick-off the summer grilling season, yesterday I spent the afternoon taste-testing myriad steak samples grilled to perfection by local chefs from across the US. These chefs are the consumer-voted finalists from their respective hometown grill-offs as part of the nationwide Walmart Choice Steak Challenge presented by Kingsford Charcoal and Coca-Cola. The final 8 chefs convened in NYC, fired up their grills, and prepared the best USDA Choice steaks with their own inventive methods. Who would take the best seared steak honors? The … [Read more...]
Introducing New Barilla Microwaveable Meals
May 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
Yesterday afternoon I had the pleasure of attending a private luncheon at Scott Conant’s gorgeous culinary suite in Soho, hosted by the celebrated pasta brand, Barilla. We dined with Barilla’s renowned Executive Chef Lorenzo Boni, and sampled the company’s latest product innovation: Barilla Microwaveable Meals – available nationally this month! The table awaits Chef Lorenzo imparts his authentic Italian culinary wisdom The menu What's an Italian meal without proscuitto, foccacia and cheese I quickly learned that Barilla is a family-owned … [Read more...]
Another Motherless Mother’s Day
May 12, 2012 By 8 Comments
Mother's Day is bittersweet for me. There's not a single day that passes by without missing Mom and thinking about the impact she had (and still has) on my life. Through My Judy the Foodie, Mom is still very much alive and vibrant in my kitchen. Her heart beats with every pot that boils. Her smile widens with every cake baked. Her voice reassures with every meal served. We are reclaiming our lost time with Mom. And, we will continue to spread her unconditional love and inspiration through her food. Happy Mother's … [Read more...]
