The Twins Dine at the Lopez Abode in Saugerties, NY

Joe and Irene Lopez, Toasting the Visit of the Twins to there home!

First I must apologize for the tardiness of this raving review. I have to say first that seeing Joe and Irene was a joy. We enjoy them so much and the meal that was served was just a bonus to our visit.

We were greeted with a dining table cheerfully decorated with ivory dishes and gold rim wine glasses. There was Spring Flowers all over the home making it an invited space to visit and dine.

Chef Irene cooked for us. She made the following; we started with a stuffed clam, which was very tasty. The herbs and the breading was well balanced with the chopped clams. We then had a delightful stuffed pork cutlet with a savory stuffing with applesauce that tickled our taste buds. Chef Irene also served oven-baked sweet potatoes fries that were so tender and a welcome change to a regular potato side dish. We had a wonderful salad made with fresh greens and fennel along with bread from Pantara Bakery that complemented the meal. We had an Italian Asti from Verde, which was a big hit with all of us.

For Dessert Irene made homemade short cake that she served with strawberries and whip cream, which was outstanding!

We also brought a cherry and peach pie from the Dolce Bakery located in the Hopewell Jct. area. We have to say that Joe was taken by this pie so much that as we show in the pictures he was trying to make love to it so to speak he enjoyed it so much.

In closing, I want to say that the “Twins dining at the Lopez Abode” was a 5 star experience and we look forward to another visit to Saugerties NY.

Below are pictures taken from our visit!

Pictures of the Lopez Visit

Table Setting

                 

Chef Irene Working in her Kitchen

Joe Making Love to the Pie from Dolce Bakery!

Below are Pictures of Food Served

Pictures of the Food made by Chef Irene

Stuffed Clams
Pork Cutlets with a Savory Stuffing
Over Baked Sweet Potatoe Fries
Fresh Garden Salad
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

Below are Pictures of the Flowers that adorned the Lopez Home!

Flowers from the Lopez Dining Experience!

  Spring was in the Air At the Lopez Home

Mr. Quinn and Hand Sanitizer Usage.

We at “I Know Good Food” have to report our founder credo on the use of Hand Sanitizer. He said that we all must use this product when we go to restaurants, when we visit at his home, and to use daily in our lives. He loves the smell of this product as he wishes that everyone and everything could have that smell.

We hope that all our readers will consider the use of this product on a daily basis, as for our founder wants a germ free world. Let us all try to consider his request seriously!

I know this is not food related, but we want our readers to get to know our founder and this is a Human Interest story about him.

Joe’s Dairy Barn, Rt. 82 Hopewell Junction, New York

SPRING HAS ARRIVED AS JOE’S IS OPEN!

I know that March 20^th is the official first day of spring. However, for us at “I Know Good Food” has always celebrated our welcoming of spring with the reopening of our Favorite Ice Cream Stand, Joe’s. 

We made our official first visit of the 2009 season on Monday March 16^th. We had the following; Soft Serve Vanilla in a cup and a Hot Fudge Sunday. We are happy to inform our readers that the Soft Service Ice Cream was as  always smooth and creamy. The owners have not skimped on the quality of their Soft Serve Ice Cream.  In a time when most things are made with less Joe’s is MORE!!

Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration at the Quinn Residents

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY!

On Monday March 16, 2009, some of the staff at “I Know Good Food” got together at the Quinn residents for the traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner. Our founder’s wife prepared the food.  It was the traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner with Carrots and Mashed Potatoes. Our leader, Mr. Quinn rated the Entire dinner as a 9.8 (see video below). We want to make mention that Karen makes a very special drink for the celebration of Saints Patrick’s Day; she calls it Her Special Irish Cream (see Pictures below). All I can say is that we love it when she makes it. We are looking forward to next year so we may have this wonderful beverage again.

We also had some Verdi Asti Spumante with dinner.

We at “I Know Good Food” wish everyone a fun filled and safe Saint Patrick’s Day!

Pictures and Video From St. Patrick's Dinner

Karen's Irish Cream               Rose, Loving the Irish!

Cabbage
Corned Beef and Mash Potatoes
Carrots

Frankie likes the "Taste"

The Commentary

Rose Comments on the Meals on Wheels Program.

Rose "The One"  from the “T” Factor is now getting lunches delivered to her at home from the Meals on Wheels Program. We are happy to report that Rose is enjoying the food. She gets very excited when the door bells rings, as she knows it is time for her tasty lunch. We at “I Know Good Food” are happy that Rose is doing better and eating more.

Jamie Loves McDonald's

Jamie Quinn Turns 9 Years Old!

On March 13, 2009, Jamie turned 9 years old. It was extra special because it was Friday the 13^th.  Jamie wanted to dine at her favorite place McDonalds.  This made our founder, Mr. Quinn happy since he loves the Golden Arches. Below are the some pictures of the Birthday Event.

We at “I know Good Food” Wish Jamie Happy Birthday and wish her many more!

Birthday Cake                              Jamie Making a Wish!

Dunkin' Donuts 807 State RT 82 Hopewell Junction NY

The staff of “I Know Good Food” had to make a quick Stop at Dunkin’ Donuts on the Evening of March 11, 2009 after having dinner at Handshakes Bar and Restaurant. Rose wanted a Regular Coffee and two Bavarian Cream Donuts. We were more than happy to stop and get these items for Rose.  We are here to report that Rose is very happy with these Bavarian Cream Donuts.  She also enjoyed the coffee.

  

Below are pictures of our Founder in Dunkin’ Donuts

Mr. Quinn at Dunkin' Donuts!

Rose makes a return to Handshakes!

On March 11, 2009, the staff of “I Know Good Food” went to eat at Handshakes located in Hopewell Jct. We are very happy to inform our readers that we had the honor of the return of Rose dining with us. We also had the pleasure of Karen along with her daughters Nicole and Jamie.  We ordered the following:

Shrimp Bisque Soup

Quesadilla-Grilled tortilla filled with onions, mushrooms, and cheese. Topped with lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and jalapenos

Handshakes' Burger-Our classic 1/2 lb burger topped with American Cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and bacon. Served with onion rings and a side choice of chili

Steakwich-A juicy steak, charbroiled and served on a garlic roll with sautéed onions and American cheese.

Classic Burger-1/2 lb. burger with American Cheese and Fries.

Turkey Cracker Melt-Turkey with Russian dressing, Swiss cheese, and jalapenos on a grilled club roll

Kids Fingers-Chicken tenders and fries

We were happy to say that there was a new style of French fries served with our meals.  They were a Waffle fry, which we found very enjoyable.

All and all the dining experience was pleasant. The staff  was friendly and very attentive to our needs. The Food was good as always and we were happy that Rose gave a special “OK” to her meal.

As a side note, Rose loves playing Quickdraw there.  Unfortunately, luck was not with her and a last we left without winning anything.  There is always next time.  

Below are Pictures and Video of our outting!

Pictures and Video of Dinner at Handsakes

Rose Eating, "Yummy Good"

Mr. Quinn, Founder                      Mrs. Quinn, Staffer

Left, Jamie & Nicole             Left, Jamie, Nicole and Louis

Classic Burger                                      Steak Sandwich

Kids Chicken Fingers              Classic Burger Deluxe with Bacon

Turkey Club Sandwich    

Commentary on Dinner and Conversation

S & J Deli Superette, Taconic Plaza Hopwell Jct. NY Revisited!

We at "I Know Good Food" had Lunch on March 09, 2009 at the home of Frank and Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Quinn came over with a Italian Combo Wedge, Sausage and Peppers Wedge, and a Quart of their homemade Potato Salad.

The Italian Combo was very good, we loved the meats and the dressing that was used in that sandwich. The Sausage and Pepper wedge was also good but I heard our founder say that he wanted it Parmigiana. He said his wife had gotten the wrong one. I am sorry to report that the Potato Salad was not to our founders liking. This deli is one of the finest in our area, but they have lost there touch making the Potato Salad. We hope that S&J Deli Superette will go back to making it the way our founder liked it.

Below is some pictures of the food in question.

Italian Combo  Wedge                       

Lack luster Potato Salad

What was left of the Sausage & Peppers

Chef Lu Lu Cooks for Nicole’s Birthday, at the Quinn's Home

On Saturday March 7, 2009, Chef Lu Lu made the following for Dinner at the Quinn Home. This meal was a request by our leader Mr. Quinn and we staffers decided that we would also include Nicole’s Birthday in the mix.

The meal consisted of Yellow Pea Soup and Baked Ziti with Sausage. We also had as an Appetizer some Shelled Peanuts which Karen prepared for us. For Dessert, they had Brownies with Vanilla Ice cream.

Below you will see pictures of the Meal.   Also we have include some interesting video commentary by our leader Mr. Quinn.

                          Sausage and Baked Ziti

 Appetizer some Shelled Peanuts and Yellow Pea Soup

Mr. Quinn and the Pea soup

Why does he have to suffer so?

Our Leader gives his rating of dinner.

In closing I just want to say I, Chef Lu Lu has been humbled by the approval of our leader.

Izumi Japanese Steak House 6 Schuyler Blvd Fishkill, New York

Nicole Quinn Turns 10 Years old!!

Quinn Girls at Izumi!

On the week of March 2rd, Nicole celebrated her 10^th birthday. Some of the “I Know Good Food” staff went to Izumi Japanese Steak House, 6 Schuyler Blvd Fishkill, New York. The Founder of “I Know Good Food” Mr. Quinn was not impressed with the fare. His wife Karen and their Daughters enjoyed the chefs showing their skills at the Cooking centers. They love the artistry and ambiance of the restaurant.

Chef's Cooking at Izumi

Later that evening there returned home to have Birthday Cake, which was made by Karen. As you can see, it was a decorated in a Happy Face theme with the words on the side of the cake saying “Big 10”. Nicole also had 30 cupcakes made by her Mother for her class which were in the Happy Face theme also.

           HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICOLE!!!!!!!