Cooking In Your Kitchen & Catering

02/18/2016

I received a spam email that unfortunately went out to all my contacts. Please do not open a Google Tax document from me. Sorry about that

10/18/2015

Big thanks to the crew for helping me pull off this very cool party at the Ridgewood Public Library last night! It was a great to be big part of such a unique event!

09/15/2014

The team and I cranked out a House Rocking 40th birthday party in Wyckoff on Saturday night! I'm lucky to have such great people who make me look good at all my events!

04/13/2014

Sorry, but just had to share this:

Ike - you and your staff were AWESOME. You made it so easy and comfortable to have you all in the house. The food was exceptional!!! It was really a pleasure. We will absolutely be in touch for future engagements. Thank you so much for helping to make it a perfect evening. I don't know when I've seen so many people really into a party like they were last night.

10/06/2013

I Love receiving post event emails like this one from a Bar Mitzvah I catered last night!

"Hi Ike,
Thank you for everything. Your food was absolutely fantastic-I heard it from many, many of the guests. I don't know how you do it, but you made
everything look and taste perfect.
My compliments to the chef......
You deserve to be a huge success!!!!
Thanks and see you at our next event."
Laurie and Victor

08/23/2013

I caught up with a chef buddy of mine at restaurant Danji in NYC last night. We devoured many Korean tapas style plates while catching up. It makes me very happy when I get to taste a variety of unique foods in one sitting!

08/11/2013

Had great meal at Osteria Morini in Soho with Pammy this weekend! That's the 2nd, Chef Michael White restaurant I've been to and both are worth the trip! I had the best fresh cherry Panna Cotta in my life there.

08/06/2013

As a Chef / Dad I love living in b area where I can get great quality fish from Peter's Fish Market, cook up some naturally raised poultry from the Goffle Poultry Farm and snack an beautiful local fruits and vegetables from our Jersey Farmers Markets!

08/06/2013

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07/03/2013

Happy Fourth of July!! If you are looking for a refreshing cocktail for your BBQ, give this a Peach Sangria a try.
1btl Sauvignon Blanc-1/2 btl Pinot Noir- 8oz Peach Snaps- 4 ripe Peaches cut up- 2 Green Apples cut up. Lastly, my secret ingredient: 2 Capri Sun pouches! Chill and Enjoy!!

03/30/2013

Had a great date night with Panmy last night at Local restaurant in Ramsey! Great dinner with a wonderful lady!

02/02/2013

Catered a Reception last night in Ridgewood where my "Small Plates" were a big hit! Smoked Paprika Shrimp with Mango Salsa, Bacon- Tomato Mac & Cheese, and Potato-Cheddar & Ale soup were among some the favorites!

02/16/2012

I am pleased to report that while I was putting out a 4 course Anniversary Dinner for 18 guests in Wyckoff on Sat night, my auction item to the Ridgewood Newcomers Snowball Dinner Dance got into a bidding war and raised the most money for the cause, $1,200! That's Cool

01/28/2012

Venturing out into the Food Blog world, check out my 1st post for the Wyckoff Patch, Guinness Braised Shortribs

http://wyckoff.patch.com/blog_posts/guinness-braised-beef-short-ribs

During dark, cold wintery days, I can't help but want to cook hearty braised dishes for my friends and family. This is one of my favorite dishes.

01/10/2012

Fillet Mignon with Maple Glazed Sweet Potota and Smoked Whisky Sauce

01/10/2012

Roasted Diver Scallops with Celery Root Puree and Bacon Jus

01/10/2012

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Pancetta and Truffle Foam

11/22/2011

Check out the Bergn Record for my "Gravy Making" demo or follow this link to watch the video. Happy Thanksgiving!
http://www.northjersey.com/video/?bclid=845708240001&bctid=1283629586001

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08/16/2011

Happy to report it has been a good summer filled with catered Birthday Parties, Interactive Dinners, Ladies Nights and a Wedding!

06/21/2011

I was happy to be asked to contribute my epertise to this article in the Bergen Record for First Time Cooks. http://www.northjersey.com/shopping/124172774_How_to_help_grads_and_newlyweds_set_up_a_first_kitchen.html

June ought to be called the freshest month. College graduates move into their lives, newlyweds set up house, and a new crop of cooks hits the kitchen.

01/28/2011

The Glen Rock Neccomers "Ladies Night" was a success last night. They had a lot of fun and cooked some tasty food.

01/04/2011

Pam and I had a great dinner at Picnic, The Restaurant in Fair Lawn week.

11/01/2010

Big "Thanks" to John Greco of First Due Web Services for reconstructing the CIYK website. I drove him crazy, but he really did an awesome job.

09/27/2010

Very sad to hear about the loss of a great chef, Joe Cerneglia of Campania in Fair Lawn.

09/18/2010

Went out with Pam to Latour Restaurant and enjoyed some great food and a bottle of Layer Cake Malbec Wine.

09/02/2010

09/02/2010

Working on getting together a new website that will feature more of what CIYK can do.

07/20/2010

07/20/2010

07/18/2010

This dinner party had to be done under candlelight due to a storm that knocked out the power.

07/14/2010

The ladies had fun putting together a Small Plates menu that each pair prepped and presented while enjoying a glass of wine or two.

07/12/2010

Just started getting the page, still in the works