Yes, hate with a deep, dark vitriol verging on hair-pulling madness. Eating it made me angry, mostly at myself, but also for those who thought to turn this onto an unsuspecting me. Tempeh’s quirky taste, (not at all nutty, like I had read) unwilling to take on the strong and [...]
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I realize this recipe really should be called Beans with Porcini, but I liked to highlight the porcini part first because porcini mushrooms give so much flavor to any dish they’re in that they are the highlight. Coupled with the star anise and cloves I threw in as well, this [...]
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It’s been 4 months now since Paul and I decided to go to a strict plant based diet. Now to Paul’s credit, he did it and that was it—done. Cancer will do that to you. I, on the other hand, had a bit of lingering meat craving in me and [...]
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Before I get the brochure up (give me a few days since I am graphically challenged) It’s right here. I thought you may want to know more about the whole Healthy & Tasty classes we have been giving. If you are return clients and friends, you may know that Paul [...]
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I first learned of Frédéric Menager through a BBC series with Chef Raymond Blanc called the The Very Hungry Frenchman, where Chef Raymond goes back to his native France to cook. In one episode, Raymond cooks in Burgundy and this is where I learned of Chef Menager’s farm to table restaurant. More on Raymond’s [...]
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Hey, guess what? It’s almost March and you know what that means? The Ides of March. March Madness. Women’s History month. Mr. Tata’s Birthday. Pi Day on March 14 (3.14, get it?) Saint Patrick’s and Green Beer Drinking Day. Is that what you mean, Maggie? (Hint: It’s in the title [...]
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Hey, if any of you out there are feeling a bit, well, end-of-the-world, gloom and doomy, then Maggie has the prescription for what ails you–an amazing tapas party catered by yours truly. Genius, huh? I figure it this way, hear me out, I’ve got a couple of theories. If the [...]
Continue reading...Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah everyone. Maggie’s Tapas and Maggie’s Meat and Bread will be closed for the holidays so that we too can spend time with our family and friends. We will reopen with limited hours on January 9 and be fully open on January 10. Calls and emails [...]
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