Spend less time cooking today. Have the pitas for dinner. Here’s the essence of a greek salad in a pita bread. The light lemon-garlic mayonnaise goes well with the vegetables and chicken.
Buongiorno Amalfi Coast!
The last day at Torre Fiore was spent going to a vineyard, where once again we had another 10 course lunch lasting about 3 hours! Too much food and way too long for me to sit. I loved all the fresh fruits, vegetables, breads and oodles of olive oil, but the main courses were not [...]
Zip lining at 3000 ft in Southern Italy with Hazel McCallion
After 24 hours of travel my family arrived in Pisticci, Italy, in a beautiful 13 room pension called Torre Fiore. We’re in the magnificent region of Basilicata, known for the numerous invasions over the millennium with every civilization leaving its imprint on the culture. The hotel is inspired by the Ottoman empire. International travel has [...]
4 Fast Foods you should avoid (and 4 you can try instead)
Unhealthy fast foods eaten occasionally won’t harm your health. But there are some choices that are much worse than others. Check out what you can actually order when you are at a quick service restaurant.
Is it Vacation Time Yet?
I’m late as always with my personal blog. But the summer’s been a busier time that I thought. “Glow” is shining bright this summer with average crowds daily in the hundreds. I’m proud to say our service is forever improving and our food is always outstanding.
Wonderfully hot summer days + would love some feedback
Life goes at a nicer pace in these wonderfully hot summer days. Business in our catering and Personal gourmet slows down which gives us time to get our systems and policies in better working order. I’m actually getting more involved in the operations of the businesses, which I hope will help us raise the bar.
Buongiorno Amalfi Coast!
Posted by Rose on August 30th, 2010
The last day at Torre Fiore was spent going to a vineyard, where once again we had another 10 course lunch lasting about 3 hours! Too much food and way too long for me to sit. I loved all the fresh fruits, vegetables, breads and oodles of olive oil, but the main courses were not my favorite. Heavy meat based diet again with loads of olive oil. (take a look at the shots). Not exactly light fare. But the ambiance, service and wonderful conversation was fantastic. Between Frank Giannone and Hazel McCallion, meal time could not get better, especially with Hazel waking before all and outlasting all of us at night! What a woman.
Zip lining at 3000 ft in Southern Italy with Hazel McCallion
Posted by Rose on August 28th, 2010
After 24 hours of travel my family arrived in Pisticci, Italy, in a beautiful 13 room pension called Torre Fiore. We’re in the magnificent region of Basilicata, known for the numerous invasions over the millennium with every civilization leaving its imprint on the culture. The hotel is inspired by the Ottoman empire. International travel has just begun to this part of Southern Italy, being attracted to the history, cuisine, sandy beaches and rural landscape.
Rose Reisman Catering News: What are you serving for Rosh Hashanah this year?
Posted by Rose on August 26th, 2010
This Year, Rosh Hashanah, Jewish New Year, starts on Wed evening of Sept 8. Personal Gourmet would like to take care of the cooking for this holiday. Have a look at our selections and pricing.
Thai butternut squash and coconut soup
Posted by Rose on August 25th, 2010
Craving a soup today? The light coconut milk makes this soup healthy yet still creamy. Regular coconut milk is what’s typically used in Thai restaurants and has three times the fat and calories. Fish sauce is located in the Asian section of your supermarket or specialty store. If you can’t find it, feel free to substitute with soy sauce, but double the amount.
4 Fast Foods you should avoid (and 4 you can try instead)
Posted by Rose on August 23rd, 2010
Unhealthy fast foods eaten occasionally won’t harm your health. But there are some choices that are much worse than others. Check out what you can actually order when you are at a quick service restaurant.
Chicken, Red Pepper and Snow Pea Stir-Fry
Posted by Rose on August 18th, 2010
Make this for Dinner tonight. My family prefers this standard, yet delicious, stir-fry to all the others. Dusting the chicken with flour keeps it moist. Substitute any protein you like, such as steak, pork or firm tofu. Serve it over rice or rice noodles.
Is it Vacation Time Yet?
Posted by Rose on August 16th, 2010
I’m late as always with my personal blog. But the summer’s been a busier time that I thought. “Glow” is shining bright this summer with average crowds daily in the hundreds. I’m proud to say our service is forever improving and our food is always outstanding.
Tomato salad with bocconcini cheese and olives
Posted by Rose on August 11th, 2010
A favorite salad often served in Italian restaurants. I usually find that there’s too much cheese for this salad. You can now purchase mini bocconcini, which suits the salad better in terms of nutrition.
Weight Loss Tips from Around the World
Posted by Rose on August 9th, 2010
Many cultures have some customs to keep people lean, that may be unintended. Have a look at what we can learn from them.
