There’s an H-Mart (a popular Korean grocery store chain) by the train stop we get off at on Long Island when visiting Stephen’s parents. We stopped in for some snacks and I saw this beautiful bag of fresh mussels. Immediately I knew I wanted to make this. I’m embarrassed that I even have to consider…
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Social media is a great way to get inspiration for new dishes to try. I personally love quick one-minute video pages on Instagram or Facebook just to get the gist of what the recipe is about. Rarely do I actually go to the page for further information on ingredients or instructions. This dish is one…
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I had the lovely opportunity of a menu-tasting at an Oyster Bay, Long Island’s classic establishment – Canterbury’s Oyster Bar & Grill. I’ve been here a few times before, but only for drinks during the Oyster Bay Oyster Festival. The location is right off on Main Street, with other local classics nearby such as Oyster…
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Don’t take Gus Portokalos’ word that Windex cures all. It’d be more believable if he said it was Yiayia’s Avgolemono Soup. I first tried Avgolemono soup one cold day in Astoria many, many years ago. I had no idea what it was (let alone how to pronounce it), but my very-Greek server guaranteed I’d love…
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