Author: chompingchica

“Part of the secret of success is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.”-Mark Twain Around the Christmas holiday break, the hubby and I decided to stop at Lambertville after a day of winter hiking. We came across this gem… the Lambertville House Bar and Restaurant. Lambertville House serves […]

“Eating makes me happy. So there.” -Unknown Towards the end of November, I stopped at this place with a friend of mine for lunch. This place is located in the heart of historic Asbury park, New Jersey. The Ale house offers sixty beers on tap, a diverse gastropub menu and several cocktails! It was founded […]

So the other other night, I wanted to bake something. I didn’t want a complicated recipe and I had some blackberries that I wanted to use. I searched on the web and came upon this recipe. You can get this recipe at https://dinnerthendessert.com/blackberry-crumb-bars/. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees (F) and spray an 8×8 pan […]

Christmas cookie baking cannot be without sugar cookies. This recipe is one of my favorites! I have been using this recipe for years and I always get rave reviews from anyone who tastes them. You can check out the full recipe at https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/23750/marys-sugar-cookies/ In a large bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners’ sugar until […]

It’s that time of year when I love to bake cookies! I especially love trying new recipes. I came upon this recipe from a Facebook group called “My Favorite Italian Cookie.” But you can get this recipe at https://snappygourmet.com/cannoli-cookies-recipe/ Let’s take a look! In a large mixing bowl cream the butter and sugar together with […]

I have tried MANY recipes for Chocolate Chip Cookies, and yet I always go back to this one. This recipe can be found at https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/10337/beths-chocolate-chip-cookies/ and they are named Beth’s Chocolate Chip Cookies. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. In the recipe, it asks for […]

“There is no love sincerer than the love of food.” — George Bernard Shaw My friends, my husband, and I decide to try this place after we visited the Catacombs of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Epistrophy was a founded by Sardinian friends who fell in love with New York City. It is an Italian restaurant that […]

“If you are what you eat, then I only want to eat the good stuff.” – Remy (Patton Oswalt) in “Ratatouille” (2007) So the hubby, two of my coworkers and I decided to try Gus’ Last Word. This restaurant is inspired by the owners’ (the Maroulakos brothers) grandparent’s 1950’s cellar bar. The bar & dining room […]

“The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.”- Julia Child Prime and Beyond is an upmarket eatery that serves dry and wet-aged steaks, family style or individually, with Korean sides. From farm to table, they use high quality and USDA Prime meat. It is located at 501 […]

“Happiness is…Eating.” -Unknown My cousin was in town and she was visiting NYC. I decided to meet up with her and her family for dinner. We decided to try this Italian place called Bread & Tulips. Bread & Tulips is a cozy neighborhood spot serving rustic Italian cuisine since 2011. (We sat in their outdoor, […]