Valentine’s Day Guide 2012

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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and reservations are booking up soon!  Almost every restaurant and locale is having a special price fixe or love-themed menu, but here are our top picks for some truly unique experiences.  All require reservations, so make your plans, buy some chocolate, and show your love!

*Note:  Our list is updated periodically, so check back soon for new additions* (more…)

Homemade Pesto Sauce

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Since I brought you some of the classic Italian tomato sauce yesterday, I figured today I would feature some pesto sauce.  Very simple to make and just as easily goes with almost any meal.  You can use it as a dip, spread it on any protein, or use it as a pasta sauce.

You will need:

Tools:

  • Food processor (this can be small, like the “bullet” contraption or a large one)

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Homemade Tomato Sauce

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The finished product

Columbus Day is on Monday, October 10, and Nassau Happening is bringing you some Italian recipes to honor Cristoforo Colombo (Christopher Columbus to most). Since the basis of many Italian meals is tomato sauce, here is a recipe for truly homemade sauce. Forget about the jar, or even the can. Here is how you can make your own sauce that can, depending on how much you make, last you a looong while. The pictures you see made about 150 jars of sauce (more than a year’s worth!), but you can definitely do it on a much smaller scale. You just need some time, patience, and maybe a few extra hands in the kitchen. Try it in the next few weeks before beautiful tomato season is over, and enjoy…over and over again! (more…)

How To Make The Best Guacamole

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It’s August, which means summer is inching it’s way to a close.  There are still a few weeks left to enjoy the weather and some alfresco dining, and one dish that will make your meal a hit is some homemade guacamole.  I made this once for a group of friends, and it got rave reviews.  All of them have the recipe now, and they make it all the time.  So now I am sharing it with you.  Credit goes to my sister, Lori, who, even though we both follow the same list of ingredients, still has the best bowl of guac I have ever tasted. (more…)

Father’s Day Guide for Nassau County, Long Island

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Dad’s day is here again, and where are you going to bring the most important man in your life?  Look no further!  June 19 is around the corner, and here are the best ways to show dad how much you care.  Make sure you call ahead for reservations, as most places require them, and confirm details of the offers listed here.

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