Author archives: Jill Waldman
Let Them Eat Cake... Or Not!
- Ahhh the wedding cake! Much revered and much eaten over many centuries, the wedding cake has evolved from a mince meat pie in the seventeen hundreds to a multi-tiered extravaganza enjoyed exclusively by royalty. Today, brides and grooms everywhere have become royalty on their wedding day and many a [...]
Sauteed Brussel Sprouts and Beans
Here's a little dish that works well as a side or an entree.
Sauteed Brussel Sprouts and Beans
1 lb of brussel sprouts cleaned and halved
1 shallot finely minced
3 cloves of garlic, finely mined
2 tablespoons of olive oil
4 strips of turkey bacon
8oz (1 cup) of low sodium chicke [...]
Cheer with Beer!
- Cheer your wedding with beer! With all the microbrews, home brews and amazing brewed infusions out there, why not have beer take center stage at your wedding bar instead of wine? For Jake and Zalika's wedding last summer here in Steamboat, we designed beer pairings to accompany each course with cu [...]
Summer Birthday Party - Sprinkle on the fun!
I always like to have a theme for any party I am throwing or planning for a client. My daughter's birthday falls during the summer season and I've planned everything from a lawn picnic, a carnival theme with live fire jugglers, BBQ's, smore's parties and a Harry Potter themed party for her. Whew [...]
Jill's Jog Blog 1 - Only the Beginning
I used to live in New York City. As if you didn't know, I AM A NEW YORKER! No matter that I currently reside in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, also known as H. That's the middle of nowhere. Anyway, every year just after standing along the marathon route in Central Park the first weekend of Novembe [...]
Great Advice on Men from Oprah
HEAR WHAT OPRAH WINFREY HAD TO
SAY ABOUT MEN :
If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away.
If he doesn't want you, nothing can make him stay. Stop making excuses for a man and his behavior. Allow your intuition (or spirit) to save you from heartache.
Stop trying to change yourself for a [...]
Your Host Jill Waldman on Dining Right
Some of you may know that this past Fall I was the host of TV 18's Dining Right television show. If you missed it, the show, without commercials can be view below. I cover all the great places to eat in Steamboat. Hosting the show was a lot of fun being the foodie that I am! If you ever need ad [...]
Getting through the whole Megilla
In honor of the upcoming Purim holiday, here's a great recipe by Tamar Fox for a wickedly delicious cocktail from Kveller.com! Did you know that at this holiday drinking is encouraged? So put down that hamantaschen and pick up a grogger and a cocktail! Then sit back a grogger Haman's name and toa [...]
Cheers! It's Valentines Day!
Here's a couple of French style drink recipes I garnered from my friends at A Spice of Life Catering. The French are so romantic so why not try a new romantic cocktail on Valentines Day. Try one of these drinks below and you may want to consider serving them at your next party or event!
Fren [...]
Chocolate Lovers Rejoice
Last night some friends and I were discussing the one food we cannot live without. For me it was a no brainer - chocolate. I just love it. I love its velvety texture, the way it melts on your tongue, the deep rich flavor. Yes, you could say I am obsessed. So you can imagine my joy when my addic [...]
Mamma Mia! Meatballs
For years now, I have been trying to make meatballs. I mixed the meat with veggies, ketchup and other choice ingredients, rolled them into balls and then placed them in a saute pan to cook. Invariably, they would fall apart and my spaghetti and meatballs always became spaghetti with Bolognese sauce [...]
Currant and Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
- So, this isn't so Christmasy of a recipe, but we just got back from Vail and I was feeling like something fairly healthy for lunch. (O.K., so we indulged in some Hagen Daas for dessert last night - we were on Vacation!) Being that is is Christmas eve day I was not about to venture to the super [...]