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Do You Have a Favorite Cheapish Olive Oil?

I have cut back on my expensive olive oil purchases this year, and have been buying Colavita extra virgin olive oil at the super market.

It happens to be excellent for everyday cooking and salad dressings.....I do miss my Frantoia from Sicily, though.

Stacey Snacks at 11:29PM on 09/02/09

In Memory of The Silver Palate's Sheila Lukins

She was not a smoker Dave, she died of brain cancer.

The Silver Palate cookbook was my first cookbook and I learned to cook from that book in the 90's. The gourmet takeout store on Columbus Ave. on the upper west side was also a fun place to go back then.
Chicken Marbella is my go to dish for the holidays.
She will be missed.

Yes Dave, 66 is way too young.

Stacey Snacks at 9:36PM on 08/31/09

My Pizza Oven: Mark Wilkie, Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

Beautiful oven!
I was lucky enough to sample the pizza at Paulie Gee's from his outdoor oven and there was nothing better!

Stacey Snacks at 11:02PM on 08/25/09

Time Consuming Recipes

Anything from Suzanne Goin's Sunday Suppers at Lucques is a whole day ordeal.
I guess that's why they call it "Sunday Suppers" because you have to cook all day on a Sunday!

The results are always fantastic and worth the effort.
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Stacey Snacks at 9:38PM on 08/07/09

Cornucopia Salad at Georgia On My Thighs

I am nauseous! is this for real?

Stacey Snacks at 9:02PM on 08/05/09

Video: "Which Way to Paulie Gee's?"

I am one of the lucky ducks who have been to a Paulie Pizza Tasting, and I can say, it's all it's cracked up to be, and more.

The best pizza we have ever eaten!

Stacey Snacks at 10:00AM on 07/29/09

What makes you feel better?

scrambled eggs with a dash of salt.

Stacey Snacks at 8:33PM on 07/21/09

From Serious Eats: New York

How many times a day do you eat?

as many times as possible!

Stacey Snacks at 2:20PM on 07/17/09

Lunch and Dinner at Locanda Verde: Just Like Breakfast, Worth a Trip

We went for dinner as a walk in on Wed. night, and really enjoyed the place.
Casual, friendly service, happening bar, and great food.
I loved A Voce, Carmellini's first restaurant. This is more like a trattoria, the crostini w/ fava bean puree was the bomb and the pasta dishes were also excellent.
Thanks for the recommendation!
Stacey Snacks

Stacey Snacks at 11:56AM on 07/08/09

http://www.staceysnacksonline.com/2009/01/pan-bagnat.html

Snapshots from the South of France: Pan Bagnat

This is my favorite sandwich of all time.
Gets better each day.
Here is my version.

Stacey Snacks at 11:52AM on 07/08/09

Cookout Etiquette

I think it's the age of the host....college age people don't have much dough, so they ask people to bring the main dish, liquor and desserts.
What's left?

Not in my world.
You are invited to my party, just bring yourself.
Food, booze and entertainment provided by yours truly.

How tacky to be asked to bring your own seats?
just bring your ass!

Stacey Snacks at 10:08AM on 07/07/09

From Recipes

'The Most Revolting Dish Ever Devised'? Or Have You Seen Worse?

This all sounds like "Goop Melange" from the Odd Couple.....Oscar's favorite dish!

Fill salad bowl w/ sardines and pickles
Top w/ whipped cream
Garnish w/ crushed potato chips...........

Athletes supposedly trained on this!
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Stacey Snacks at 9:13PM on 07/01/09

Dear Food Network, Please Stop

I am also a "used to have it on all day" person, but since have turned it off due to the Neely's, Paula Deen and Sandra Lee. UGH.
However, I am entertained by the show The Next Foodnetwork Star, it's the only thing I can stand to watch on that channel now, even Ina's shows are not that exciting.
Too much of a good thing.
Stacey Snacks

Stacey Snacks at 12:48PM on 06/23/09

Buenos Aires Is a So-So Food City

This photo of Cafe Delmas is in Paris, on Rue Contrascarpe, why show it in Buenos Aires?

Stacey Snacks at 2:42PM on 06/11/09

Do you like cooking to music?

I like to cook in complete silence.
shhhhhhhh

Stacey Snacks at 3:47PM on 06/10/09

Congratulations Are in Order

Paulie,
Your photos on flickr had me drooling.
Chris looks like a mad scientist, and I know he really is one!
I couldn't do the 4 hr wait when we visited, so we turned back.
Next time I will tough it out.

Stacey

Stacey Snacks at 8:21AM on 06/04/09

No Love for New Jersey Pizza, Richman?

Jersey pizza is 2nd to Brooklyn.
I love Resevoir Tavern in Parsippany, and DeLorenzos in Chambersburg (Trenton), so many great pizzerias down at the shore.
Hard to believe we were snubbed. So what else is new?

Stacey Snacks at 8:28PM on 06/03/09

F-Words of Wisdom from Pizzaiolo Chris Bianco

Paulie,
We were at Bianco's last spring in Phoenix, not knowing about the wait......4 hours.
I love pizza and I f....ng love Chris', but nothing is worth waiting that long......except maybe pizza from an outdoor pizza oven in Warren, NJ!!!

Stacey Snacks
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Stacey Snacks at 7:05PM on 05/05/09

Long Flights - BYOF?

I always bring 2 peanut butter and fig preserves on whole grain bread.
They stay fresh in the foil for hours and can't spoil, and they are a good snack in case you are stuck on the tarmac for hours waiting to take off.
I also pack protein bars, lots of them. Don't want to starve!

Stacey Snacks at 9:33PM on 04/28/09

Help me remember this breakfast cereal

This post is bringing back so many cereal memories......Sugar Pops with the cowboy on the box were my favorite along with Alphabits....and someone mentioned Quisp! yum.
Does anyone remember the cereal FREAKIES? they gave away little rubber toy freaky monsters inside.

Stacey Snacks at 9:38PM on 04/24/09

Seriously Italian: In Praise of Pecorino

Gina,
I love Pecorino Romano, I am glad you told me about the 2 different types.

I made your zucchini olive oil cake today and posted it on my blog.
It was excellent! Thanks!
Stacey Snacks
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Stacey Snacks at 8:55AM on 04/23/09

An Evening with Paulie Gee, Pizza Madman

Paulie,
How come we don't know eachother?
I live in Summit and am a pizza freak.........I love DeLorenzo's in Trenton, Arturo's in the W. Village (coal oven) and grew up on Reservoir Tavern pizza in Parsippany. (many other places that I love/hate).
We make excellent pizzas at home....spinach, pancetta and onion.

How do I get an invite to Warren to that pizza tasting?
My blog is Stacey Snacks.
Thanks!

Stacey Snacks at 5:45PM on 04/22/09

Served: The Ballsy Waitress

The author must work at Spitzer's on the lower east side.
We recently ate there at 6 pm, and the server asked us for I.D.
We are 45 and look 50, with greyish hair, there is no way she thought we were not of age. It was just sort of awkward.

Stacey Snacks at 11:14AM on 04/14/09