This spaghetti with garlic and oil is such a simple recipe, and one of my favorites, for a number of reasons — it’s quick, can be easily modified for a variety of pallets, tastes great with gluten-free, whole wheat or regular pasta, is vegan and pretty much everyone likes it. My recipe features the Carapelli… Continue reading Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil
As I previously wrote, the folks over at Carapelli were nice enough to send me a bottle of their new Carapelli Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil to try out. Yum! It is full of fruity and lightly peppery flavor, and smooth — really really smooth. The certified USDA oil is obtained only from organically grown… Continue reading Week of Recipes Featuring Carapelli Organic Olive Oil
While I prefer finding random hole-in-the-wall restaurants, Uno is one of my favorite chain ones, and has been for a long time. My first experience was at the one in Metuchen, N.J. where in addition to the regular menu, they brew a decent variety of their own beer. As a vegetarian, I always liked that… Continue reading Drinks, Salad and Pizza at Uno Chicago Grill
How fun is this?! They are jargaritas — a frozen margarita in a mason jar style glass with a handle. It’s the signature drink at Sweet and Vicious in the Nolita section of Manhattan.
