On Wednesday, I had the pleasure of being invited to take a cooking class at Park and Oak Restaurant, a new American comfort food spot in West Hartford on the corner of Park Road and Oakwood Ave (hence the name). Park & Oak was founded late last fall by Chef David Borselle and co-owners Robert… Continue reading Pasta La Vista with Park & Oak Restaurant
Like most girls who binge-watched Gossip Girl during their summer vacation and then made a point of visiting 864 Madison Avenue, I treasure the delicate, pastel cookies that can make a girl feel chic and Parisian even if she isn’t dressed in head-to-toe Chanel. I had tried making macarons once or twice and while they… Continue reading Saying Bonjour to Sur La Table’s Cooking Class
It seems as if Italian food is always synonymous with family. At Savoy Pizzeria and Craft Bar in West Hartford, owner Dante Cistulli considers every member of his project a family member—from his staff, his partners with Max Restaurant Group, the guests, and of course his own family. Cistulli, who previously worked as an employee… Continue reading Savoring Savoy Pizzeria & Craft Bar
There are few days where I’m not craving Chipotle. It fulfills many of my everyday food desires- something filling, something warm, something with tons of different flavors, something that is pretty easy and un-intimidating, something quick, something with vegetables! I apologize for the lack of photos of the finished product- there was a LOT of… Continue reading DIY Chipotle-style Burrito Bowls
When I first learned about zoodles (zucchini noodles aka vegetable noodles aka fake pasta), I was VERY hesitant. I could get behind them as a side dish or vegetable replacement but absolutely not as a healthy replacement for penne, fettuccine, or any sort of yummy essential carbohydrate. I was horrified when my roommates wanted to… Continue reading Maple Salmon and Butternut Squash Noodles
Kelly in the Kitchen 