Category Archives: Foodie Events

Julia Child Night

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Britne
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When my foodie friend, Anna, and I decided to devote an entire afternoon to cooking some traditional French recipes, there was one person that instantly came to mind: Julia Child.  And so, “Julia Child Night,” was born. Famous for bringing French cuisine to America and for her bestselling cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, a young Julia Child defied all-odds by attending the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu French Cooking School and starting the ‘School of the Three Food Lovers.’  She excelled at cooking and teaching her acquired skills to others. Her cooking show, The French Chef, was an instant … Continue reading →

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New York Wine and Food Festival

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Britne
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Saturday night I attended the New York Wine and Food Festival’s “Among The Flowers: An Intimate dinner at Ai Fiori sponsored by Wine Spectator with Chef Michael White.” Description:  Join James Beard Award-Winning Chef Michael White for a sensational dinner at his latest establishment, Ai Fiori. The New York Times described White’s technique as an, “Italian lens on haute French cooking to reveal French food as it might be cooked in Como for a table of aristocrats.” Festival-goers will enjoy Fifth Avenue views while indulging in several courses of elegant dishes, some of which are sure to come enhanced with … Continue reading →

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A New Habit and Blog Changes

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Britne
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Today I start my new Shabbott’s Habit: Empty Out Empty Calories So, for the next four weeks (From Aug. 2 – Aug. 29), I will limit my consumption of empty calories. Goodbye gum and candy Goodbye fruit juices and soda (yes, diet soda too) Limitations on alcohol (2 drink max 1-2 days per week) Limitations on baked goods and sweets (only special occasions, for example, at weddings; and only in small quantities) I also hope to replace empty calories with more nutritious and well-balanced snacks.  I often find myself busy at work and then grab something convenient, but not necessarily … Continue reading →

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MEATOPIA

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Britne
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MEATOPIA. *Disclaimer:  If you do not want to see photos of dead animals, please avoid reading this post. What is meatopia? Amstel Light Meatopia, presented by Whole Foods Market is a celebration of meat, the “Woodstock of Edible Animals.” The event is on July 23, at Brooklyn Bridge Park, on a pier right out on the water. [source] In short, this event had: All-natural, antibiotic-free, hormone-free meat Guest appearances from some of the must well-known chefs in the industry (Aaron Sanchez, Michael Psilakis, Michael White, Amanda Freitag, etc.) BBQ, BBQ and more BBQ Duck, goat, lamb, chicken, beef, pork and lots … Continue reading →

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Brunch for Bride

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Britne
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It seems like I’ve been so busy this summer that all of my posts have been delayed. This Friday and Saturday were no exception, because both days were jam-packed! Friday night I spent the evening cleaning my apartment and prepping brunch for the next day.  My best friend, Abi, who we threw a tea-party themed bridal shower for last weekend, was having her wedding hair and makeup trial on Saturday afternoon.  Her stylists live in Queens and Long Island; she lives an hour and a half into Connecticut.  So, I bet you can guess where she did her trial-run….yep – … Continue reading →

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Real Connecticut Maple Syrup

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Britne
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Today we spent the day at the Hubs’s family farm in Guilford, CT.  They make their own maple syrup, and today we were lucky enough to be a part of the process. You start with maple trees and there are plenty on the farm. Holes are drilled into the trunks of the maple trees and each hole is fit with a maple tap. Each tree has anywhere from one to four taps.  There are roughly 50-60 trees harvested on the farm and a total of 150 maple taps.  Below the taps are collection pails, and each pail has a cover … Continue reading →

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