Wine I Like It
March 11, 2010 – 11:27 am | No Comment

“Wine I Like It”  Wine Tasting Experiences
Have you ever read a wine review and wondered, “Where do they get those descriptors…it tastes like wine to me.” Or, have you ever purchased a wine …

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Wine I Like It
March 11, 2010 – 11:27 am | No Comment
Wine I Like It

“Wine I Like It”  Wine Tasting Experiences
Have you ever read a wine review and wondered, “Where do they get those descriptors…it tastes like wine to me.” Or, have you ever purchased a wine …

Ingredients – X for Xichuan Pepper
February 17, 2010 – 9:53 am | No Comment

Jimi Hilton, food editor to Currents Magazines works his way through the culinary alphabet…and finally gets to X…with Xichuan Pepper…And he has another, very spicy “X-named ingredient” still in reserve…
We’ve been itching to get to …

Rachel Ray Valentines Day Recipes
February 8, 2010 – 2:41 pm | No Comment

Black Cherry and Black Pepper Lamb Chops with Sweet Pea Risotto
Ingredients
1 quart chicken stock
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus some for drizzling
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup Arborio …

Do It Yourself Wings – Make Your Superbowl Party Rock
January 29, 2010 – 2:30 pm | No Comment
Do It Yourself Wings – Make Your Superbowl Party Rock

While everyone on the staff at Currents Magazine loves chicken wings, they are expensive, often not good and never hot when you get them for takeout.   The solution is Super Simple for the Super …

Tomorrow's Chefs – Fresh Baked in Monmouth County.
January 28, 2010 – 8:33 pm | No Comment

It is with great pleasure that we extend an  invitation to you to …

Holding a Hurricane!
January 27, 2010 – 1:37 pm | No Comment

Bring the Flavor of New Orleans Home! Ocean Wine & Spirits Helps Make The Perfect Hurricane

What You’ll need:

1/2 oz. Gin
1/2 oz. Light Rum
1/2 oz. Dark Rum
1/2 oz. Amaretto
Dash of Grenadine
Pineapple juice
Orange juice
Grapefruit juice

To Make:

Combine …

The At Home Gourmet
January 5, 2010 – 10:38 am | No Comment

Restaurant Quality Recipes for the Home Cook
By Chef Joe Imbrenda, Julia’s Restaurant, Atlantic Highlands
Valentine’s Day is the perfect reason to show the special people in your life just how much you love them and …

Holiday Hors D'Oeuvres
December 15, 2009 – 8:37 am | No Comment

Sure Fire Party Pleasers…A tasty and well-presented spread of starters is the perfect way to set the tone for any dinner or cocktail affair.  Here are some Currents-tested hors d’oeuvres that are sure to be …

Holiday Food & Wine Traditions
November 30, 2009 – 9:56 pm | No Comment

7 is the Magic Number
By Barbara Hay, Certified Sommelier at Ocean Wine & Spirits
While other Christian families throughout the world celebrate the Christmas Eve meal with various meats, for Italian families, the dinner is …

Holiday Traditions
November 30, 2009 – 9:25 am | No Comment

It’s time to bring back those old-time Holiday-cookie-swapping parties. Some advice on how to do it from Currents Magazines own food-editor, Jimi Hilton, cookie-eater extraordinaire.
Actually, I’m not sure that annual cookie-swapping parties, which have been popular …