Food

A personal foodie (who isn't?), Danielle has covered food and drink for Flavor Magazine, a print only publication of The Press of Atlantic City, and well as other publications as needed. Assignments that come with food perks (sampling is mandatory)? Hand 'em over.

The Making of a Mollusk

"Obviously, if you don't love life, you can't enjoy an oyster."—Eleanor Clark, essayist

While we can't say for sure that those who don't have a special zest for life can't appreciate oysters, we do agree that indulging in these delicacies does seem to be a bit of an endeavor.

Cincin to Gin! The rise of the Cocktail Culture Gives Gin a Rebirth

There's no doubt about it: the cocktail has made an epic comeback. Whether it's rooted in the proliferation of foodies and the slow-food movement, or it owes credit to the cultural motifs explored in the television show Mad Men, cocktails and cocktail culture have made a resurgence.

In Season: Cold Weather Fare Around Town

Have you ever had an eggnog poolside? Probably not. The things we eat and drink are influenced not only by personal tastes, health decisions/restrictions, and how much time and money we have, but also by the seasons. From an emphasis on utilizing fresh ingredients to a focus on how food makes you feel, seasonal fare ins't just tastier (fresh ingredients beat frozen goods any day of the year) but satisfies our personal, cyclical cravings. In summer, those hankerings may be for light meals, salads, and fruits, but in winter, heartier proteins, carbs, and coziness take center stage.

Tea Time: A Party Worthy of a Royal Gathering

Famed writer Henry James said, "There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Well, that was fine in his day.

That’s Amore opens second location in Cape

If you’re going to call your new Italian restaurant “That’s Amore” — meaning “that’s love” in English — you’d better be pretty confident that your food, as well as the entire dining experience, can live up to the expectation of such a lofty name. That’s Amore? It’d better be.

Get Baked in Upper Township: This small but mighty pastry shop really packs a punch

Upper Township is known to be a lot of things: a great place to reaise a family, a township with a quality school system, the home to many a pizza place. It is not, however, known as a hub of epicurean delights, though of course, there are exceptions.