Eat in Albany

Have you ever wanted to try making your own pasta but lack any specialized equipment? Do what I did: give cavatelli a try! While cavatelli makers do exist, all you really need are a flat blade (like a spatula edge, butter knife, or pastry cutter) and your two hands.
I began obsessing about these little bullets [...]

Every October the charity I am involved in holds an event that is very dear to my heart.  That event is called Meatfest.  One finds all sorts of amazing items at an event named Meatfest.  Last year the event volunteers ate deep-fried prime rib.
For this year’s Meatfest I decided to contribute meatballs. Making sauce and five [...]

This year for Mother’s Day I wanted to go with something simple that would really make her happy.  One of my mom’s favorite dishes is my eggplant parm, so I went with that.  Making it isn’t simple, it isn’t quick, but the end product is fantastic.  This recipe is my own, and every time I [...]