Thursday, June 21, 2012

Think (and eat) Green!

The theme of this CSA weeks shopping list was clear from the moment we entered the pick up zone. Contrary to the email of items to expect that CSA sends out to members the day before, greens were determined to be the center of our world (and kitchen) this week. There were some newbies, a couple of oldie but goodies, a surprise, and one head scratcher on hand. However, anyway you looked at it, every veggie except for one was green.

As we learned this week, this endeavor with CSA has brought us to an impasse. With all the dirty fresh from the farm greens we are inheriting, it may very well be time to invest in a salad/greens spinner. Until we opt for yet another cabinet filler, we do it the old fashioned way. My fiancé tackled the cleaning of all the greens by filling the sink with cold water and allowing everyone to take a dip. This mode of cleaning greens allows all of the produce to get cleaned while all the dirt and grit from the farm falls to the bottom of the sink. It worked beautifully. There was not one grain of soil or sand noted. It also helped to clean and prep all of our produce on Sunday. This allowed items to be ready and waiting on weeknights with little to no prep needed.

Week 3's Take Home

Veggies:
Rapini-newbie
Beets-oldie
Romaine-oldie
Escarole-surprise
Spinach-oldie
Pea pods-oldie
Garlic Scapes-???


Fruit:
Cherries
strawberries


Sautéed Rappini and Escarole

2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 bunches Rappini, 3 inches trimmed off ends
1 head escarole, washed and chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken stock
Salt and pepper to taste

1) heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat
2) add minced garlic and stir until fragrant. Careful not to allow it to brown too much or it will become bitter.
3) add Rappini and Escarole to garlic and oil mixture. Using tongs, toss to coat.
4) pour in stock, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Stir once during cooking time to ensure even cooking. Serve.

Tips:

1) We served these sautéed greens along side roasted chicken breasts and sweet potatoes. The bitterness played off the sweet potato beautifully.
2) I would also recommend mixing a can of white beans in with the veggies and stirring them into your favorite pasta. Top your pasta off with some freshly grated parmesan cheese and you have a hearty and filling meatless meal for the work week.


I threw together a quick pasta this week similar to what I described in "tips" with some peak season grape tomatoes, canalini beans, and the spinach from the CSA crop. I won't go into a whole recipe, but cooking together tomatoes, beans, and spinach with stock, garlic, and starchy cooking liquid from the whole wheat pasta was a delicious addition to the rotation. It was quick, seasonal, and super versatile. Feel free to interchange any of these ingredients for things that you have on hand. Oh ya, and don't forget the freshly grated parmesan cheese!

As I mentioned last week, I am invested in the CSA and therefore want to do each and every item I receive justice. This will be a test. This will continue to be trial and error. I will find things I love and accept that there are some that I can do without (sorry beets). Anyway I look at it, I come out on top, because I get the freshest and most seasonal items delivered weekly for our consumption. The bonus will continue to be that we are contributing and giving back to the community that we live in, the community that we love, Brooklyn.

Happy Summer all and even happier eating!!!

Location:Brooklyn, New York

Friday, June 15, 2012

Best. Investment. Ever.

The brilliant colors and smells of the season are officially upon us here in New York City, while a summer is speeding into view with gusto! I can barely believe that we are half way through 2012 and June. Yet, I am so glad that we have arrived at this magical time, a time I've been anxiously anticipating,summer crop season. Late last summer I added myself to the waiting list for our our local CSA after learning about it locally. For those of you that aren't familiar with this acronym, CSA stands for "community supported agriculture", which is defined as a food production and distribution system that directly connects farmers and consumers. Consumers like myself buy "shares" in a farm's harvest in advance allowing farmers to invest in their productivity for the future. It is a wonderful way to support your household while supporting community.


Along with another couple, we made the decision to become members and invest in this years season (if we were offered a coveted spot) that runs from June 2nd thru October 27th. For 22 weeks, we will go to our pick up location every Saturday morning between 9am-11am to gather our fruits and vegetables. Financially it made a ton of sense for us too. We paid for a "family share" vs. a "single share" so that each household could receive equal product for the week ahead. It cost us about $950 for a family vegetable and fruit share. This averaged out to about $475 a household which is $21 per week. In my mind, one of the many draws of doing the CSA is that it will keep fresh fruit and veg in my home consistently for 5 months while maintaining and supporting a local/community based endeavor in the tri-state area. Win win!


This was our 2nd week of the CSA and received the following items:

Turnips
Radishes
Carrots
Snap peas
Kale
Romaine lettuce
Spinach
Strawberries
Rhubarb

Once the pick up was made, the wheels started turning with recipe ideas and "what the heck am I going to do with this?" fears. I quickly got over my hang ups and utilized my share for some tasty concoctions. For my first meal of the week, Mu Shu lettuce wraps (see recipe on this blog) with sautéed snap peas w/sesame. This meal utilized the head of romaine that we received and the pods. A simple recipe, but I feel that this time of year best calls for simple and clean dishes. Nothing complicated, just good local food.

Sautéed snap peas

1 1/2 pounds of snap peas
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 bunch of scallions, sliced thin
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
Sesame seeds


1) Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat.
2) Add cleaned and trimmed pea pods to the skillet and stir to ensure that all pods are coated in oil. Cook about 2 minutes.
3) Add soy sauce and sesame oil and stir to combine. Cook another 2 minutes.
4) Cover and let steam for another 2-3 minutes or until pods reach your ultimate aldente. I steamed them for a little under 2 minutes because we enjoy a crisper product. Transfer to a serving bowl.
5) Finish with sprinkling sesame seeds over the pods and serve.


Tip:
This can be served warm or cold. As with other dressed veggies, these pea pods build flavor over time.To add some more punch, add grated fresh garlic or ginger to this side during cooking process.

The CSA has inspired me and made me experiment in ways in the first two weeks of distribution than I could have ever imagined. As always, I urge you to go to your pantry and local markets to create your own story with what is before you. I want to wish a Happy Father's Day to the men in my life who are fathers and father figures. Although my biggest inspiration isn't here any more, I know that he would be loving the CSA as much as me and menu planning right by my side.

Happy Father's day, Pop and happy eating everyone!

Location:Carlton Ave,Brooklyn,United States

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Muffins: Take # 2

Not too long ago I attempted my first muffin recipe and miraculously didn't fail. I considered that endeavor to be so tasty and worthwhile that I wanted to give it another go. Some yummy potential was stocked in my home on a recent lazy Saturday morning and my creative juices were flowing. On hand i had a half used bag of walnuts in the freezer begging to be used and a bunch of bananas turning on the counter. I couldn't imagine not using bananas for something good, so taking these items into account my mind immediately thought of a few options: banana nut pancakes, bread, granola, or muffins. These may not not have been the most original ideas, but I knew that it sure was a great way to use these perishables quickly and efficiently.


I followed the recipe pretty closely with this one given that I was a banana-nut muffin virgin. However, i did throw in some unsweetened apple sauce in place of some butter and did cut the sugar significantly. I made these changes because my personal goal when cooking and baking is to always be able to share whatever I make with my family and friends. That being said, I also want both myself and my fiancé to be able to eat these without a ton of guilt. It is for these reasons and more that I try to sub out or cut down on those ingredients (in this case sugar and butter) that may make an item heavy, greasy, or high in saturated fat and calories.

Banana Nut Muffins Recipe

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

3 or 4 ripe bananas, smashed
1/3 cup melted butter (I cut this in half and added apple sauce)
3/4 cup sugar (I used 1/4 cup of sugar)
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cup of flour
1 cup chopped walnuts (toasted or raw)


METHOD

1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. With a wooden spoon, mix butter into the mashed bananas in a large mixing bowl.
2 Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla.
3 Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in.
4 Add the flour, mix until it is just incorporated. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
5 Pour mixture into a prepared muffin tin. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin. If it comes out clean, it's done. Cool on a rack.

Yield: Makes 12 muffins.


This recipe is a quick and simple way to use up any nuts that you may have. I am thinking that slivered almonds or pecans would work with the banana flavor well too. This particular muffin is also a wonderful way to make your home smell as though you have been baking all day.

A bonus was that they were a cinch to put together without any major kitchen electrics at all. I invested in Rachel Ray's set of three silicon spatulas about 2 years ago from Bed Bath and Beyond and couldn't be happier. The set includes three VERY different sizes for your various kitchen needs, these never ever fail me. The medium one came in very handy for this particular recipe by helping me to scrape every last bit of muffin batter from the side of the bowl. Honestly, i am sure that any spatulas will do, but this set is my go to due to their head shape. I will post the link below along with the link for this weeks recipe.

Spatula link:
http://www.rachaelraystore.com/Product/detail/Rachael-Ray-Tools-Gadgets-3-pc-Spatula-Set-Orange/601092

Recipe link:
http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/banana_nut_muffins/

Happy eating everyone and an even happier weekend!

Location:Brooklyn,United States

Friday, June 1, 2012

Who wants crabs?

Last week I wrote an entry surrounding the Brooklyn food "scene" and how the community has been changing for better and worse in recent years. This week I am going to talk a bit about my personal sense of community in Brooklyn and how food (and our dogs) have brought us all together.




This past weekend in honor of the long memorial day weekend, our close friends came up with the idea of holding a crab boil in their beautiful Brooklyn back yard. In years past we have had the opportunity to be a part of a crawfish boil and lobster boil, loving every moment. So the idea of a crab boil sounded like the perfect summer kick off. These backyard events go on for hours and are always filled with delicious food, tons of laughs and wonderful memories.




Since the crustaceans were the star of the show, I opted for a few items that could withstand the heat of the day and mingle with the other items on our menu. I made a white bean dip with homemade pitas and a cold orzo salad with sautéed zucchini and tomatoes. The orzo was tasty, but is still a work in progress, so today I will share the bean dip and pita chips.




This white bean dip recipe originated as a Giada DeLaurentis recipe on foodtv.com, but quickly became a party staple when times call for something a little heartier and healthier than the usual chips and salsa (also delicious). I have made this dip about 5 times since my first go at it last spring and a few changes have evolved. However, I owe this one to Giada. I should also add that if you are attempting this dip or another that requires beans, use a food processor. Your life will change with this piece of equipment in your arsenal. It certainly changed mine.

Prep time: 15-20 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes

For dip:
2 cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can chickpeas, also drained and rinsed
1/2 cup of chopped curly or flat leaf parsley, rinsed and dried
3 garlic cloves
Juice of 1 1/2 lemons
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, more as needed
Salt and pepper to taste

For pita chips:
1 package of pocketless pitas (about 10 large pitas)
Olive oil cooking spray
Dried oregano
Garlic powder
Salt

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Place the beans, garlic, lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, and parsley in the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the bean puree to a small bowl.

Cut each pita in half and then into 8 wedges. Arrange the pita wedges on a large baking sheet.

Pour the remaining oil over the pitas. Toss and spread out the wedges evenly.
Sprinkle with the oregano, salt, and pepper. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until toasted and golden in color.

Serve the pita toasts warm or at room temperature alongside the bean puree.




The key to this dip in my opinion is to add more liquid (lemon juice or oil) until you find that it is at the perfect consistency (for you) for dipping. Luckily the pita chips are so hearty that they can stand up to a thick dip like this.




Another tip is to allow the garlic to build over time if you are doubling the recipe for a big party. I made the error a few batches ago and doubled the garlic along with all the other ingredients. Needless to say, a lot of altoids were used that night and some loved it while others did not. The garlic will over power if you aren't careful. If you do love extra garlic, I would suggest poaching garlic in the oil you will use or roasting the garlic. Either option will give you a great result.

Hope everyone has enjoyed the first unofficial week of summer. Enjoy oneanother and happy eating!

Original recipe is courtesy of:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/white-bean-dip-with-pita-chips-recipe/index.html

Location:Brooklyn,United States

Saturday, May 26, 2012

A "food orgy" along the Brooklyn waterfront

Summer has been anxiously knocking at our doors here in New York City in recent weeks. The sundresses and flip flops have made a triumphant and brightly hughed comeback and temps have been flirting around 75. What does all of this mean and what does it have to do with this blog? I will tell you soon, promise!

About 2.5 miles from my front door is a very special fantasyland. A land where everyday new restaurants, boutiques, cafes, coffee shops and bars are opening up it feels like every moment. While at the same time down the street, 4-6 youngsters are attempting to squish themselves into a 2 bedroom ("convertible 3BR") apartment for the chance to live-in (and afford) the experience of living in this magical paradise filled with urban pleasure.

Williamsburg is a large neighborhood in Brooklyn that borders Greenpoint to the north, Bed-Stuy to the south, Bushwick to the east, and the East River to the west. Historically, Williamsburg has been home to many different cultures through the decades including Hasidic Jews, Italians, and Puerto Ricans. However, as the area gained popularity, in the past few years it has quickly become a very happening scene with rising rents and out of place high-rises. Williamsburg has become so popular that when folks find out I live in Brooklyn, they almost always assume it is in Williamsburg. This is because it is a place nowerdays that almost everyone has heard of in some form. It is a scene. It is a destination.


Along the Brooklyn waterfront from April to October, you will find 100+ food vendors, purveyors, and artisans selling their creations from 11am-6pm every Saturday (rain or shine). Smorgasburg is the brilliant brainchild of the Brooklyn Flea founders who took notice that the Flea had become a food destination in my neighborhood of Ft. Greene. 2011 was the inaugural season and drew in tens of thousands of hungry patrons in its 6 month run. I went to check it out on opening day last year and was quickly turned off by the chaos that was before me. Note to everyone: fighting for my food is not my style. Later on in the season, we gave Smorg a 2nd shot and had a nicer time. Yet, their still wasn't much natural flow. The food vendors were generally concentrated in 1 area of the vast outdoor space. This wasn't great because it didn't allow for movement, let alone a chance to taste much of anything due to the crowds. I digress, but that was last year...

Now in its 2nd year, Smorgasburg has made a few tweaks and cuts that we had heard about. This info lead us back towards the East River to give it another chance. So, on a gorgeous Spring afternoon in May, we took the 2.5 mile walk to the waterfront to see what yummy delights we could find.

Arriving a touch before noon, we entered the gated area with empty bellies and high hopes. As a local girl that loves all things food, I wanted this food fair to work. The idea of thousands of people coming together to support and enjoy local artisans and businesses is what this borough and economy are partially built on. Brooklyn is a community that I am so proud to be a part of and I love supporting it in anyway I can.


Divide and conquer is essentially what allows for the most items to be hunted gathered in the most efficient way. As you can see by this photo courtesy of the Smorgasburg site, it can get quite crowded.

THE FOOD:


First up, Doug went to grab some cold sesame noodles($6)from a Japanese food vendor...


While I true to self gravitated toward the grilled meats tent! This was bacon on a stick. We got three hearty bacon kebobs for $8.

After allowing for about 30 seconds of digestion, we took a spin along the back of the space. What a pleasant surprise it was to see that the vendors were all evenly distributed from front to back/side to side. Drink vendors, bakeries, and a plethora of other local artisans were all scattered about in what felt like a well thought out design.


During our stroll, I sampled a bunch of different Kale based snacks. The Krinkles were my fave, so I took a bag home for $5.


Next up was a stop for Doug who opted for the Kelvin Slush booth. This slushy drink was a mix of ginger and citrus ice with fresh raspberries mixed in. It hit the spot on this 80 degree afternoon. At $4 it was a deal.

I hate to give the 2012 Smorgasburg a rave review because my mind automatically thinks that you all will want to go. Yet, I feel I must do it proper justice and be honest and say that this place is amazing! I think that I would go broke if this was a destination on a weekly or monthly basis, but certainly I can say that I could see myself going another time or two before it closes in October. Smorgasburg has now exceeded my expectations that I had in my mind last year when it first opened and redeemed itself in a delicious manner. I look forward to it having a great place in the food culture that continues to evolve in Brooklyn.

Visit the site for further info:
http://www.brooklynflea.com/smorgasburg/

Happy Memorial Day weekend and happy eating!

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Location:Brooklyn, New York

Saturday, May 19, 2012

To Yelp or not to Yelp?

There are a few places in this fast paced world where my love of food and passion for writing collide. One of those places is right here in this blog which I just adore. The other is on Yelp.com where I began writing reviews 2 years ago. Actually, it was at a sunday lunch at Lombardi's where my love thought up the idea for this blog. This blog is a direct result of him reading a bunch of my Yelp reviews.
For those of you that are not familiar with Yelp.com, let me quickly fill you in. Yelp is a public website where patrons of different establishments have the freedom to get online to rate and write reviews of these establishments. On yelp, you can find reviews of almost every place ranging from your physician to your manicurist to your favorite local bar. Yelp has become much more popular in big cities recently than small ones, but I would imagine that you could find reviews for anywhere on their site.




(sign in bathroom)
At some point during my "yelping", I began to realize what fun it was to "check in" to local places and review them on site. The more I went out, the more I checked in, and the more reviews I wrote. My reviews quickly became short stories that told of memorable experiences, delicious meals or total flops. I had a platform where i could be honest and i was heard as so many of my fellow Yelpers are. I have read hundreds of Reviews from others and trust many. I have agreed with some and disagreed as well. As a whole though, Yelp is a great platform.
Due to my love for Brooklyn, food, and writing, I became what is known as "Yelp Elite" in Brooklyn in 2011 and again in 2012. What does that mean? I didn't even know at the time, but I was nominated for my reviews and love for all things in my city. I began to get invites to Elite events in Brooklyn for new bars and restaurants pretty quickly after receiving my new title, but never pulled the trigger and accepted. That is until a few weeks ago when I got an invite to an event that I couldn't pass up.
The invitation was for complimentary dinner and drinks at a restaurant named Hopeland that opened up in Boerum Hill in February. New spots on the restaurant scene are scouted out by Yelp head honchos to create a "I scratch your back- your scratch mine" set up. There are anywhere from 2-5 yelp events a month across the tri-state area just like this one. All I had to do was RSVP and wait to hear of I was in.
The event was held on Monday from 7-9pm. It was sponsored by a vodka company and Hopeland. The invite clearly stated that all I needed to do was bring my plus one and $5-10 for tipping the staff. Done! The purpose of these events is clear. Me and my fellow Yelpers attend an event, get wined and dined, and write reviews that hundreds of thousands will read to hopefully drum up business.
The restaurant was adorable and spacious. My plus one that evening was a good guy friend of mine that loves trying new places as much as I do. After we checked in and got our name tags, we were shown the bar and greeted by a charming and attentive bartender that immediately introduced himself and made us 2 signature cocktails. "The Hopeland" was a fig infused vodka with seltzer water and rosemary simple syrup. It was all finished off with the perfect amount of ice and a sprig of fresh rosemary.




As we moved our way toward the back of Hopeland, we were impressed with the decor and the restaurants vibe. We opted for two seats on the covered terrace outback where many other Yelpers were enjoying good company and great conversation. As we settled in we noticed 2 waiters were walking around with platters filled with crostini. While we waited for the food to get to our corner, we enjoyed our first sip of our cocktail. The vodka cocktail was amazing! The rosemary was powerful but not potent or overwhelming. The fig played a beautiful role in rounding out this summer drink. I have to also add that before this evening I was a strict wine drinker, but this was a game changer. I say this with confidence because we each put back 3 each.




The sliced hanger steak crostini was topped with a roasted baby artichoke. I wish that the bread was a little less hard, but the Flavors were fantastic.




Next we tried this roasted red pepper crostini that had a cube of ricotta and a micro sprig of basil on top. Yummy!




For the entree, we were treated to this in house made cavatelli with a slow roasted short rib ragu. It was rich but not too heavy.




Truly the most comforting bowl of pasta I have had in a long time. Just to make sure it was delicious, we had seconds.
There was a third crostini that was a huge hit, so we missed out on that. We also left just before dessert came around. However, I felt that I had seen and eaten enough to be able to rate this new establishment with confidence and honesty. As a bonus I also left this event with a confidence in the Yelp process as well as a confidence in myself to continue to attend get togethers like this one in the future.


Thank you Yelp!
Happy eating to all!


*some photos courtesy of: http://melaniefidler.com

Location:Brooklyn,United States

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Home is Where the Hotdog is...

I was a 10 year old pimply, overweight, awkward kid at the time of my first New York Mets game. My father began taking us much younger, but that was my age of my first vivid memory. The field was Shea Stadium and It was a giant that lured me with its lush bright green field. Shea quickly felt like home to me. For 8 consecutive years, I was treated to so many games with my dad at Shea that I lost count. Yet, if I could sum up those years of baseball with him in one word, it would be unforgettable. He died in 2001 and left me with the sometimes painful chore of being a Mets fan.

Visiting any baseball stadium is a tour of all the senses, and Shea was no different. The moment you handed your ticket in and went through security, the smells of grilled hot dogs and sausage and peppers slapped you in the face. Unfortunately, Shea Stadium was closed and turned into a parking lot for the Mets new stadium some years back and Opening Day at Citi Field was in 2009. Although I continue to mourn Shea's demolition for a few personal reasons, I am glad that now in its shadow is another haven for NY sports fans.


Citi Field is not only the new home to the New York Mets, but quickly became the destination for food lovers across the tri-state area. To start off, Danny Meyer-the brilliant mind behind Union Square Cafe, Blue Smoke, and the forever growing Shake Shack empire, teamed up with the Mets to bring a few of his tastiest creations to the masses at Citi Field. Throw in a few pommes frites kiosks, Two Boots Pizza, and dozens of craft beers, you have a gastronomic adventure that even the most particular and stuck up eater will encounter this side of the Flushing Bay.

It has now been a few seasons since Citi Field opened to the public. I have yet to try everything at the park, but certainly am trying. I have had the opportunity to enjoy ribs and pulled pork at Blue Smoke, a juicy Shake Shack Burger and fries, pizza, ice cream, and more chicken sandwiches and tenders than I can count. Yet, nothing compares to the true baseball treats that I crave. Doug joked with me on our most recent trip to the ballpark regarding my game time musts. I realize i am crazy, but there is a definite rhythm to my baseball menu. There are phases (courses if you will) spread over 9 innings and it is broken down below.

1) Usually, a hot dog or 2 is a must before we even hit the seats for first pitch. A beer and fries are usual accompaniments to the Nathan's dogs that I consume as well.
2) Sometime around the 3/4 inning I get up and grab the "snack" portion of the meal. A bag of salted roasted peanuts is a must and always has been in my life. A soft pretzel from the seat vendors rounds it all out.
3) Beer #2 is purchased sometime around the 5th inning and the peanuts are broken open top of the 6th.
4) 7th inning stretch time is usually the wild card and I either go for some carvel or try something new on the sweet side.
*often times I never get to the sweets course bc the peanuts and their salt have sucked the life from me, but so worth it.


Our most recent trip found My Fiancé craving something new. He opted for the pastrami sandwich. This stand is located on the field level and serves pastrami on rye with pickles. It was tasty. It was juicy and made with love, but for $12, I will save that for Katz'.


We both got our beers from the craft beer kiosk next to Blue Smoke on this trip. I tried a Widmer Hefeweizen and Doug got a local IPA. They really hit the spot along side the salty and greasy deliciousness that we indulged in.

The bottom line about eating and being at Citi Field is easy. Come prepared to eat great food, spend even greater prices and enjoy the game with great people by your side. Try it all and pace yourself. Honestly, in summation, if you want Shake Shack, go to Madison Square Park. Opt instead for some Nathan's hot dogs and crinkle fries. This way you will grab and go and not miss 1/2 the game waiting for your burger. (Promise me though that you will try Shake Shack in the coarse of your life, too good to miss!)

Baseball defines tradition in my mind. It is a part of me and the NY Mets will forever be my team. Although I am sad to be without Shea Stadium and my father each Spring/Summer, I keep tradition alive now with multiple outings to the Mets new home at Citi Field. I also keep their memory thriving by experiencing baseball the best way that i can imagine; with my Dad in my heart and peanut shells crunching under my feet.


Happy Mother's Day to all and Happy Eating!!!

Location:Brooklyn, New York