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Archive for July, 2008

Smoked Alfredo Sauce with Spicy Grilled Catfish - YUM!

Wow! Adams Fairacre Farms in Kingston, NY has expanded their smoked fish offerings. And we’re happy campers because of it.
Aside from additional options of salmon, cod, eel, mackerel and other fin fish, Adams now has smoked scallops, smoked shrimp, smoked mussels and a mix of all three. These are all sold in vacuum packages that […]

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Tips on Re-Heating Food - The Microwave

Many foods that we place in the freezer need 24-36 hours to completely thaw so we can place them into the microwave or oven to reheat and eat. These foods can be soups, stews, casseroles and other edibles that have been cooked in preparation for eating later (Like we do at Dinner’s On The Table) […]

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No Bait and Switch with Dinner’s On The Table

ABC News reported recently that higher food prices are causing some restaurants to become "creative" when it comes to the food they’re serving on your plate by swapping out one food item for a less expensive one, or reducing portion size without editing the menu to reflect the change . When you order a main course […]

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Leftovers: The Story of Prepared Foods

I was talking with a friend the other day and the topic of leftovers came up. They flat out said they hate leftovers and reheated food. That statement had me scratching my head in wonderment. Modern prepared foods are entirely based on the concept of leftovers and reheated food. Only if my friend bought only […]

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Kosher Meals

Keeping Kosher is a very important part of life for many Jewish Families in the Mid-Hudson Valley. At Dinner’s On The Table, we understand this importance and realize many Jewish families don’t have the time to prepare fresh, healthy meals every night and being Kosher in the Mid-Hudson Valley doesn’t leave many options. That’s where our […]

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Q & A with Chef Jill Weiss, Personal Chef

So what exactly is a Personal Chef?
Well, a personal chef is just that. I go to each client’s home and cook five nights worth of meals for up to two weeks at a time. This is called a cookdate. Meals are planned with each client so they know exactly what ingredients will be used. Spices, […]

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