Posts categorized as Holiday

I’m so thankful to have had 32 years of good health, happiness and God’s blessings. Every year on my birthday I can’t help but think of the people I love most, as I wouldn’t be the person I am today without my family and friends. This year, I’m especially thinking of how grateful I am for my two extraordinary big sisters. I look up  to them in so many ways and the bond we have will only grow stronger as the three of us grow older. Thank you sisters for being the […]

It’s a hit! I’ve been experimenting with dips the past few weeks, in particular a spinach-artichoke. This rendition includes an extra sharp provolone which gives it the “punch” I was looking for. I like using BelGioioso, it’s a quality cheese and it’s reasonably priced  (9 oz. for $6). If you have a food processor this recipe is a quickie (I’ve been obsessed with mine lately). The garlic, onion, tomato and artichokes can be chopped all at once! Add the mixture prepared in the food processor to the spinach, cheese, mayo and […]

Wishing you and your family a beautiful Christmas and Holiday Season!

We’ll be at the market this Dec. 8th doing a bit of Christmas shopping. Drinks and Brunch (see below for menu) served in the tap room and the market is in the hall. Let’s shop local Ridgewood! Hope to see you there! – Sunday, December 8th 2013 – Sunday, December 15th 2013 – 11 AM to 5 PM! – Handmade, Artisan, and Vintage Gifts! – Food, Pastries, Brunch, Alcohol and more!!! Gottscheer Hall!! - 657 Fairview Ave Ridgewood, NY 11385  MENU In addition to standard bar menu, Gottscheer Hall will be offering […]

Fiver and I are true kindred spirits– we both love seasonal decorations! Yes, this is happening… submit your cute cat pic to cutecatpic[at]theglorifiedtomato.com. What’s the best way to insure your cute cat will make the cut? Pictures of your kitty in the kitchen, eating or playing with food are preferred!

Fiver and I are true kindred spirits– we both love seasonal decorations! Yes, this is happening… submit your cute cat pic to cutecatpic[at]theglorifiedtomato.com. What’s the best way to insure your cute cat will make the cut? Pictures of your kitty in the kitchen, eating or playing with food are preferred!

My sister made this amazing collage of my mother placidly watching over the food at our wedding, 4 years ago today. It’s surreal and awesome!

We just returned from a much needed nature vacation in the Lake George area. To get a taste of how wonderful the Adirondacks are, check out two of our GL posts from last summer: Vintage Food Signage, Fishing and the below Tomato Vine highlights! Our cabin on the North East part of the lake near Ticonderoga. Putnam Pond Corn Eating Mother Gaia DJ DJ Barbecue

I am sure there are families that can remember birthday celebrations in a fancy catering halls, restaurants or perhaps even a Knights of Columbus venue. But our family, in the true Brooklyn Italian tradition, had our momentous parties in the garage. My grandparent`s house was on a corner of a quiet side street in Bensonhurst. While the house was large, and the basement served us well in the cold months, summer and spring parties went right to the garage. I remember that cars never went there; we parked on the […]