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Frozen Yogurt from Forty Carrots in Bloomingdale’s, White Plains

October 6, 2010 By CJee 1 Comment

Frozen yogurt might be popular to us today with all of the boutique yogurt shops open, but this has been popular to Bloomingdale’s customers for the last 35 years ago. The only way you stay around for such a long time is because of the taste of your yogurt. It is excellent. Compared to the other popular recipes today, I would consider Forty Carrots’ the creamiest. It’s not uncommon to see customers replacing their lunch meal with a frozen yogurt and extra topping or two. Why this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Town, White Plains Tagged With: frozen yogurt

Presidential service from La Tulipe Desserts, Mt. Kisco

October 5, 2010 By CJee Leave a Comment

Chelsea Clinton’s wedding was the talk of the town this summer when it was announced she was getting married so close to Westchester, in Rhinebeck, NY. Chelsea’s 9 tiers, 500 lbs, 4 ft tall wedding cake was made by La Tulipe Desserts in Mt. Kisco. It took a 9-person team to make this magnificent gluten-free, white with silver accent cake. This local bakery who already has a loyal customer-base from both Westchester and Connecticut, is well deserving of the honor to make the cake for our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Mt Kisco, Town Tagged With: Bakery, Cakes, La Tulipe Desserts, Mt. Kisco, Tarts

Cleanse from Andy’s Pure Food, Rye

October 4, 2010 By CJee 1 Comment

Andy’s Pure Food is a haven for healthy eating. They offer renovating cleanses to give your digestive system a break, detoxify your body, clear your skin, and promote weight loss. You have a choice of a 3 day synergy cleanse, 3 day juice cleanse, or 7 day rebuilding cleanse. Doing a cleanse requires strong will. You will be hungry, you will border-line feel not good, you will be depressed because you miss food, but in the end it is all worth it. I did the 3 day juice cleanse. From the time I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Health & Beauty, Rye, Town Tagged With: Andy’s Pure Food, Cleanse, Healthy, Rye, Sandwich, Soups

Apple turnover from Riviera Bakehouse, Ardsley

October 1, 2010 By CJee 1 Comment

It’s an oldie but a goodie...when you find a place that can really make an apple turnover. And Riviera Bakehouse does just that. The apple turnover has been around for a long time, it’s almost a forgotten pastry. I think it’s because there are just so many bakeries out there that can’t make it right. If you have not had an apple turnover in a while or have never had one, you must try one at Riviera Bakehouse. This bakery is an all-around great bakery. You really can’t go wrong with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ardsley, Food & Drink, Town Tagged With: Apple turnover, Ardsley, Bakery, Fruit tart, Riviera Bakehouse

Veggie Burger and Daily Market Menu from The Barn at Bedford Post, Bedford

September 30, 2010 By CJee Leave a Comment

The Barn at Bedford Post serves farm fresh food in a simple and casual setting. Co-owner, actor, and Westchester resident, Richard Gere, does not disappoint. The tranquil 18th century restored inn also includes the more formal but still comfortable restaurant, Farmhouse, yoga studio, and eight room inn. Reservations recommended. Why this business is featured on The Lily List: Veggie Burger. It’s moist and flavorful. Two words you don’t usually hear describing a veggie burger. There … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bedford, Food & Drink, Town Tagged With: American, Bedford, Farm Fresh, Ladies Lunch, The Barn at Bedford Post

Gourmet sandwiches from Good-Life Gourmet, Scarsdale, Irvington

September 27, 2010 By CJee 1 Comment

Do you feel like your lunches are unhealthy or boring? Do you pretty much order the same two sandwiches from your regular deli? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you need to give Good-Life Gourmet a try. This gourmet sandwich shop offers a fresh and tasty alternative to your regular ham and cheese wedge. You might pay a little more money for these sandwiches, but it doesn’t have to be every day and it’s well worth the taste. Why this business is featured on The Lily … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Irvington, Scarsdale, Town Tagged With: Catering, Good-Life Gourmet, Irvington, Kid-Friendly, No Time To Cook, Salad, Sandwich, Scarsdale

Cream pies and donuts from Gallaway’s, Scarsdale

September 24, 2010 By admin 1 Comment

Gallaway's has been around for 40 years because of pies, donuts, and word of mouth. It can only be their great baked goods that keep the doors open only Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Owners, Bob and Patty Gallaway are pillars in the community. They have been able to establish real relationships with their customers, just another reason why customers keep coming back. Why this business is featured on The Lily List: Any of the cream pies; coconut, chocolate, banana. The cream filling and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Scarsdale, Town Tagged With: Bakery, Cream pie, Donuts, Gallaway’s, Scarsdale

The Sampler from Main Street Sweets, Tarrytown

September 23, 2010 By CJee Leave a Comment

There is something about homemade ice cream that makes people a little bit nicer. It might be the excitement of earning the calories after a hard gym workout, childhood memories with your high school sweetheart, or that you bribed your kids with ice cream in exchange for chores around the house and it worked. As soon as you step into Main Street Sweets, you are hit with the smell of fresh baked goodies and sweet ice cream flavors. There is a wide assortment of treats for any sweet tooth, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Tarrytown, Town Tagged With: dessert, Ice cream, Main Street Sweets, Tarrytown

Seasonal fruit tarts and vegetable muffins from Flourish, Scarsdale

September 21, 2010 By CJee 4 Comments

Just as a potter creates masterpieces from clay, Flourish creates savory treats from fresh fruits, vegetables, and organic whole-grains. On somewhat of an industrial street, this bakeshop is an open kitchen with cooling racks in the front where the baked goods come from the oven to cool and wait to be purchased. Don't be deceived, you will be more then pleasantly surprised by the baked goods from this unassuming location. Curbside pickup is offered because parking can be challenging. It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Scarsdale, Town Tagged With: Bakery, Flourish, Organic whole-grains, Scarsdale

Chimichurri sauce from Ernesto’s Grill, Yorktown Heights

September 20, 2010 By CJee Leave a Comment

I am a firm believer that some of the best food can come from some of the most unassuming locations. Ernesto’s Grill is one of these places. Placed in a building that looks like a windmill, this business is only about making good food and providing good service. Most customers place takeout orders. This leaves the staff-less dining room usually empty so you can make it your own with a bottle of wine from home, or dine with your kids without worrying about disturbing the next … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Town, Yorktown Heights Tagged With: Argentinian, Catering, Ernesto’s Grill, Kid-Friendly, No Time To Cook, Salad, Sandwich, Yorktown Heights