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Proud SUNY Suffolk Culinary Graduate & Professional Assistant, ESBOCES Chef Instructor, private caterer, ACF Eastern Long Island Chefs Chapter member, & ultimate foodie sharing my love of food with the world ❤️

08/26/2026

I recently taught my first class at Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park and it was such a blast! The class was called "Too Many Tomatoes" 🍅 and gave participants the opportunity to harvest their own tomatoes & basil from the CSA garden before going in the barn to make some recipes.

The first recipe we made was Creamy Tomato Gazpacho (NYT Cooking) which was fabulous! We used juicy heirloom tomatoes that added such a wonderful flavor to the cold soup with the addition of plain greek yogurt for creaminess!

The second recipe we made was a panzanella salad. A panzanella salad is a Tuscan bread salad that features croutons, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, basil, mozzarella cheese and vinaigrette. This was also a crowd pleaser and super easy to put together! I sadly didn't get any pictures of this one.

A special thanks to Lisa & KT for putting this together and asking me to teach! It was such a honor and I had so much fun ❤️ Tomatoes have a special place in my heart as I used to help my dad in his garden & in the kitchen making sauce... the inspiration behind "Heirloom Eats" 🥰

If you've never been to the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, you are MISSING OUT! Not only is it one of the most beautiful places, they offer tons of fun and educational events for adults and children. Visit their website to sign up for their newsletter so you can find out about their upcoming classes!

08/24/2026

This past week, I visited my cousin Katie, her husband, and their sweet baby girl in East Tennessee! It was so exciting meeting my niece for the first time and we had SO much fun going for walks, boating on the lake, driving through Great Smoky Mountains NP, thrifting etc.

Two of the meals we made this week were SO good! I love cooking with my cousin when we are together 😊 It's also nice to be able to enjoy all the fresh veggies from her garden 🍅🥒🫑

One night, Katie & I made crappie & bluegill (fish) tacos 🐟🌮 caught by her husband! Just look at how excited Sophia was 😊 The tacos were accompanied with basmati rice 🍚 & ranch style beans 🫘.... apparently you can't even find this can of beans in NY (only in the South/Southwest US). They are only available online... I know because I was looking for them in the store, was unsuccessful and then turned to Google for answers 😅

My last night, I decided to treat the family to a home-cooked meal 🙂 I made a bolognese sauce with ground hot italian sausage, ground beef, ground pork, & ground veal. I let it cook for over an hour and the flavor was sooo good! It's safe to say that everyone loved this meal! You can't go wrong with spaghetti and garlic bread! 🍝🧄🍞

08/10/2026

Last night, Al Haun and I enjoyed a beautiful and unique farm-to-table dining experience at Red Fox Farm - located on the beautiful csjbrentwood grounds!

Upon arriving, you walk into the farm, where the dining tables are located in between fruit and vegetable plants and bushes- providing privacy for guests. Strewn above are string lights with tiki torches scattered by dining tables. We got to sit amongst all the beautiful pawpaw trees 🌿 It was so whimsical and fun!

The menu was 5 courses for $99, which included ingredients sourced from farms all over Long Island!
☆ Garden Salad w/ dark truffle cheese
☆ Potato Soup w/ bacon
☆ Melon Skewers w/ mozzarella & prosciutto
☆ Pan-seared chicken breast w/ honey bacon glaze, golden beet risotto & string beans
☆ Blackberry Ice Cream w/ Garden Ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph honey 🍯

Ingredients were sourced from Red Fox Farms, Mecox Bay Dairy Acabonac Farms and Savage AG Farm

At the end of the meal, Chef Chris came over to our table to see how we enjoyed our meal. He is only 18 years old and a West Babylon graduate. He will be attending Cornell where he plans to pursue Hospitality. I asked him how he learned to cook and he credited a lot of what he knows to cooking at home with his mom and a few culinary classes. As a culinary educator, I was SO impressed by his story and that encounter made me enjoy the meal even more- knowing that an up & coming young chef prepared it!

All of the food was absolutely delicious and you can tell the ingredients were prepared with so much care and attention. The service was great too and it was overall such an incredible dining experience!

They're undecided whether or not they're going to be hosting any more dinners for the year, so make sure you follow Red Fox Farms to stay up to date with any announcements.

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FARMERS! 👨🏻‍🌾👩🏻‍🌾🚜🫶🏼

08/05/2026

Last night, Al Haun and I had a wonderful time at The HOG Farm 's Farm Jam. They get a few of the best local vendors to come in and sell delicious treats while you listen to live local musicians (open mic) 🎶 Guests bring lawn chairs, blankets, games, etc. and it's just a super fun, laid back event!

Keenan Boyle was there, so you know we both enjoyed some tasty oysters 🦪 Always 10/10!

We also enjoyed some bao from Bird & Bao, which is one of our favs too! Their food is always phenomenal 👌🏼

There are a few more dates left for the season. I definitely recommend stopping by to enjoy good food and great music! The $10 cover goes directly toward the farm, so they can keep doing amazing events like this!

08/02/2026

Flounder oreganata, corn & zucchini risotto, and shaved carrot salad with parmesan, sunflower seeds, & nasturtium leaves 💚

Happy Sunday! 😊

07/31/2026

Truthfully, I haven't been cooking anything too crazy lately. During the summer, I often feel uninspired and truthfully burnt out from the school year. But tonight I was in the mood to create something tasty 😊

Zucchini & corn risotto with basil, lemon zest, and parmesan topped with a cherry tomato salad and seared shrimp

Fresh, bright, and flavorful. It was the perfect summer dish and certainly hit the spot 😋 👌🏼

07/28/2026

Sunday, I easily had one of the best meals of the year 😋 Deanna Marie and I went to Minnow at the Galley Ho in New Suffolk. The weather was beautiful, the ambiance was perfect, the service was impeccable, and the food was the star of the show 👌🏼 I love nothing more than eating fresh, local, and sustainable seafood 🐟🦪🦞

Starters:
☆ Crispy rice with spicy tuna
☆ Basil miso seabass crudo
☆ Grilled Peeko Oysters 🦪

All three starters were so flavorful and artfully prepared. It's honestly so hard to pick which one was my favorite because they were all truly so good!

Entreés:
☆ Crispy tilefish almondine
☆ Sicilian lemon risotto 🍋

Easily some of the best fried fish and tartar sauce I've ever had! So simple yet perfect! The lemon risotto was a nice pairing too. It wasn't overly rich as the lemon and pesto gave it a nice freshness.

Dessert:
☆ Flourless chocolate souffle cake
☆ Lemon olive oil cake

Both desserts were the perfect sweet treat after a wonderful meal... of course, accompanied by cappuccinos too. I was partial to the chocolate cake, but both really were delicious!

If you visit on a Saturday or Sunday, you can even get the fish of the day, whole lobster, or half chicken cooked on their outdoor grill with grilled potatoes and corn on the cob 🐟🦞🍗🥔🌽

If you find yourself heading to the North Fork this summer or fall, I HIGHLY recommend checking out Minnow! I guarantee you won't be disappointed! 👌🏼

07/25/2026

Last night, Michelle Deehan and I checked out JACK’S GRILL in Speonk and it did not disappoint! The food was delicious and the service was exceptional 👌🏼

For an appetizer, we split the charred mussels, which were phenomenal. Both of us were saying the broth was good enough to drink 😋

For my entree, I got the steak frites which came with the crispiest fries and the most delicious au poivre sauce. The steak was super tender and the sauce was so flavorful.

For dessert, we split the chocolate tart, which was a 10/10. The crunchies on top added a nice texture to the mousse and the berry compote was a nice addition. All desserts are made fresh daily 🍫

We both got their hibiscus margarita, which was very good too. But their espresso martini really hit the spot! Certainly one of the best I've had.

Definitely check out Jack's Grill next time you're looking for a great meal! They also have happy hour daily from 4- 5:30pm!

I even got to enjoy my leftover steak for dinner tonight with my one-pot broccoli pasta 😁 Anyone want the recipe??

07/21/2026

Last Friday, I had the pleasure of catering the loveliest bachelorette dinner in Greenport! The ambiance and view were perfection 👌🏼 There's nothing quite like dinner on the water on Long Island in the summer 🌊

☆ Salad course: Burrata, grilled peaches, basil, nasturtium leaves, sunflower seeds, & arugula with evoo & balsamic vinegar

☆ Dinner course: Bucatini with clam sauce (littleneck clams from The Fish Store And Restaurant), NY strip steak with chimichurri, fresh corn (from Densieski Farm) & black bean salad, and fresh herb & roasted garlic focaccia bread

All of the girls really enjoyed the meal and I'm so glad I was able to provide them with this experience! In the future, consider me for your catering needs 🙂

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