Food

Restaurant Review – Just Buns

Meet our new galpal Joan.  She has recently tried the newest in bakery items at Just Buns in Congers on Lake Road.  Suzy has been meaning to get there but Joan beat us to the punch and kindly wrote a review of her fabulous experience.  Full article

Allrecipes Announces Top Food Trend of 2009: New Technologies Reshaping How America Cooks

World's #1 Food Site Reveals What Made Technology Tops with Home Cooks

SEATTLE, /PRNewswire/ -- In 2009, technology played an increasingly significant role in how America cooks, earning itself recognition as Allrecipes.com's top food trend for 2009. One and a half billion Americans visited food sites in 2009, consuming 11 billion pages of food-focused content, making the web a top resource for America's meal-planning needs (ComScore).  Full Article

Make Your Holiday Desserts Better Than Ever

During this season of festive treats, why not take a holiday from the typical buttered-down desserts? Now you can whip up sweet favorites for your family and guests that are full of rich flavor with less saturated fat.  Full Article

Enjoy Low-Fat Cooking This Holiday Season

As the holiday season stretches on, you might start feeling a stretch in your waistline. While a decadent meal or two won't hurt, weeks of cakes, pies, cookie trays and homemade fudge definitely take their toll.

But you can make delicious holiday foods while still skimping on the fat and calories -- you just need the help of one surprising ingredient, yogurt.

Marcello's Hosts Culinary Event To Benefit Earthquake Victims (With Italian Guest chef Dino Paganelli)

Marcello's Restaurant will host a special culinary event on Nov. 8, a meal designed not only to appeal to the taste buds but to help out those in need as well.  Full Article

'Tis the Season for All Things Pumpkin

Halloween has just ended, Thanksgiving is right around the corner with Christmas and New Year's close behind.  This time of year revs up quickly for most people with holiday thoughts and holiday worries.  Thanksgiving makes up for the anxiety for most and I for one would like to think that Pumpkin Pie has something to do with it.  Full Article

The Miracle Bean in Your Grocery Store

Looking for a food that is healthy and full of anti-oxidants, protein and fiber? You might want to get your can opener -- when it comes to health benefits, it's hard to beat black beans.  Full Article

Chef of New York Govenor's Mansion Waffle Recipe

The Suffern Farmer's Market is always a beehive of activity with the freshest seasonal produce making it's way to the 'A' lot each Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm.  There are activities for the entire family with a different local entertainer on hand playing a wide array of music.  Full Article and Recipe

Taste of Suffern September 22nd Benefits Rockland County YMCA

Enjoy a sample of Suffern's finest cuisine at A Taste of Suffern.  This fundraiser for the Rockland County YMCA takes place on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 6:00pm with appetizers at Applebees 221 Route 59, Airmont NY.

Proceeds provide scholarships for children of low-income families.  Full Article

Substitute Yogurt in Your Recipes for Healthier Meals

Eating healthier isn't about deprivation, but replacing low-nutrient foods with healthy substitutes. Incorporating yogurt into basic recipes is the pefect way to start. Full Article & Recipe