Tag Archives: Heinen’s

quick review: heinen’s prepared foods

March 1, 2010 – 11:00 am

As part of my ongoing partnership with Heinen’s. they have asked me for honest reviews of some of their prepared dishes from time to time. Last night, I tried pork tenderloin stuffed with chopped fennel, thyme and apricots then lined with bacon ($10). There was actually  a lot to choose from, from steaks to other stuffed tenderloins, stuffed chops, [...]

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cook like zack bruell

February 17, 2010 – 8:55 pm

With the opening of Chinato, I’ve now completed my Tour de Bruell (if only repeat visits to Parallax, L’Albatros and Chinato was a sport…).  And while I haven’t tried these dishes yet, based on my numerous chef Bruell experiences, I’m eager to light up the stove.
Bruell’s Seared Sea Scallops with Thai Curry
10 Jumbo Sea [...]

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clevelanders love their veggies (as in veggie u)

February 14, 2010 – 8:42 pm

Like you, I believe in giving back. Whether it’s volunteering my time or the various organizations my husband and I  support, I think it’s important to help others because you never know when you could be the one that needs a helping hand. But I never put this blog to good use, and it’s been [...]

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celebrating february 14

February 9, 2010 – 10:02 am

I have a confession to make. I don’t like Valentine’s Day. With the exception of elementary school when you used to pass out little valentines to your classmates and collect a bunch in return (and eat way too many candy hearts and laugh at the messaging), I’ve never been a fan. Single or in a [...]

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making sunday super (and another chance @ cooking classes)

February 1, 2010 – 9:11 pm

Truth be told, until the Browns are in the Super Bowl (and they will be in the Super Bowl), I could care less about the game. There are two things, however, that I do enjoy about Super Bowl Sunday – the food and commercials.
We usually have some people over for the game, but this year [...]

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breaking bread

January 25, 2010 – 12:12 pm

I love bread. There’s nothing like a nice, hot, crusty loaf of bread to soak up a simple dish of good olive oil. My favorite snack. Add a glass or two of cabernet and some soft, stinky cheese and I’m a very happy girl. On the rare occasion, I’ll make a loaf myself.  Locally, I [...]

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cook like chef sawyer

January 18, 2010 – 1:22 pm

Courtesy of chef Jonathon Sawyer of  The Greenhouse Tavern, here’s a dish from his kitchen to yours. Perfect for a winter get-together.
Chopped Chicken Liver
To make Chopped Chicken Liver one must first make:
Chicken Liver Mousse
8 oz. Chicken Livers
16 oz. Whole Milk, separated
12 oz. Chilled Butter, Cubed
4 tsp Nutmeg, separated

Salt, to taste
Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Soak livers in 8 oz. [...]

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salute! your guide to champagne

December 28, 2009 – 11:33 am

I love champagne (though it doesn’t always love me back). In honor of New Year’s Eve, Heinen’s shares its picks for favorite bubbly and a little backround info, too.
Champagne 101
French monks were the first to bottle a sparkling form of wine called Champagne, named after the Champagne region of France. The method of making “mousse” [...]

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hanukkah recipes

December 9, 2009 – 8:45 am

I’m not Jewish but several of my closest friends are. I’ve always been impressed with their traditions, faith, and of course how this culture bonds over food (something I always related to being Italian). Our one friend in particular, Jimmy (who has contributed to this blog on several occasions) always shares the best family stories and often talks [...]

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q&a with hartzler family dairy

December 4, 2009 – 10:50 am

I think I’m going to enjoy my glass of eggnog this season even more now after finishing this Q&A with Janice Steiner, the youngest sibling in the Hartzler Family Dairy clan.
 1) How did your family get into dairy farming? It was a ‘birth right’. My father began managing his father’s farm at the age of 17.  After [...]

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