Weekly Favorites 12/16/18 to 12/22/18

I took the holiday weekend off from the blog and spent some much needed time with the family. I'm

back and ready to go with a new batch of weekly favorites!


This pasta seems so fresh and light, it's hard not to stop and drool over the picture! I love a good heavy pasta dish much as anyone, but sometimes a light pasta with spring and summer flavors is just what I need!

Parsley Pesto Spaghetti with Asparagus and Caramelized Spring Onions.... #foodblogger #eat https://t.co/GykgmgbUQa pic.twitter.com/AHNqjZiai4

— Rose Toa (@ross_toa) December 21, 2018

I love to see what people are doing with their menus, and sometimes they can make a great read, to see how the menu comes together and how everything plays off of each other. It may be worth a trip to Brooklyn, just to get that seared duck with cherry glaze!

Our menu for December 31st #Brooklyn #christmas #docwinebar #foodblogger #FoodFantasy #foodie #NYCChristmas #nycfood pic.twitter.com/iNfjWaLNmi

— DOC Winebar Ristorante (@WinebarDoc) December 23, 2018

I have a great stuffed bell peppers recipe  using beef and rice. I like at what other people are doing with their recipes and see how they differ from mine. I see some tomatoes in these that would be amazing!

Stuffed Bell Peppers. #foodblogger #vegetables https://t.co/8Q1qXi5a5N pic.twitter.com/rysiIN6BBi

— Natalie Lorrant (@NatalieLorrant) December 19, 2018

I need to use more fresh fruit when I cook. I eat plenty of apples and bananas, but I need to diversify. Figs aren't typically on my radar, but this just might be enough to get me to change my mind!

Blackberries & figs #salad. #snacks #foodblogger https://t.co/nif7lrPgr3 pic.twitter.com/DafZnQIVSF

— Nadia Melford (@NadiaMelford) December 22, 2018

Lately, we've been making more curry dishes than we typically do. It has renewed my curiosity about the different styles of curry around the world. It seems that each culture has it's own take on it and it's own variety of spices and vegetables that get blended in.

An undertaking, but well worth the effort. How to make Sri Lankan black pork curry #foodblogger https://t.co/Y5zHYUJI45 pic.twitter.com/Sw8XS1r23V

— tootingmama (@tootingmama) December 21, 2018

It's funny, this recipe is geared towards getting kids to embrace fish. I don't think we're there yet with our kids. My wife and I make fish on occasion, but not as often as we used to. These Asian flavors may be just enough to change that though!

Honey-Hoisin Salmon. When in doubt about how to get kids to embrace fish, head over to the Asian part of your pantry. https://t.co/kig9ulUH5M#recipe #foodblogger pic.twitter.com/aCI7o5c4i1

— Katie Workman | The Mom 100 (@katieworkman100) December 21, 2018

Weekly Favorites 03/11/18 to 03/17/18

Another week gone by, and another list of my favorite food and restaurant articles!

Performance Plate - via Outside Magazine

Energy Bars - Photo Credit Six Studio Stocksy

I don't get out as much as I used to, but I still consider myself a pretty active, outdoorsy guy. If you're like me, a good snack bar or granola bar goes a long way when hunger strikes. Here, Outside Magazine's editors bring you the top list of snack bars! 

Shrimp and Carolina Gold Rice "Grits" - via Garden & Gun

Shrimp and Carolina Gold Grits
Photo Credit Johnny Autry/Garden & Gun

We don't make shrimp and grits often, but when we do, watch out, there's a shrimp or grit that stands a chance! So when I saw this Chinese influence shrimp and rice dish, I had to click on it! And you better believe I'll be making this sometime soon!

Southern Soul's Brunswick Stew Recipe - via Garden & Gun

Southern Soul's Brunswick Stew Recipe
Photo Credit Garden & Gun

I don't know exactly what it was that drew me in to this recipe, maybe it was the smoked meat, or the spice, or the  fact that serves 15 to 18 people, but I do know, that I am going to have to try it! 

11 Truly Old-School Red Sauce Italian Joints in NYC - via Eater.com

Baked Ravioli at Frost
Photo Credit Robert Sietsema/Eater.com

When I think of New York City, I always think of classic Italian restaurants either in Little Italy or The Bronx or Brooklyn. Here, eater.com lays out 11 of the best old-school Italian joints to check out next time you find yourself there!