The Last Bite Blog

WHO AM I ?

My name is Christina.

I am a foodie.

Nothing brings me more joy than cooking for, and eating with, the people I love.

These are my adventures.

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#MadSqEats

Madison Square Eats is a food festival that occurs twice a year right outside of Madison Square Park located between 24th and 25th Street...

Holy Guacamole

Guac cravings are hard. They come on fast and strong, and that pesky little ingredient called an avocado can make or break it. Finding ...

Greekster

Yesterday was Greek Easter. Usually, our celebration is straight out of My Big Fat Greek Wedding- lamb on the spit and a huge, loud fami...

Enchiladas Verdes

My enchiladas are one of my most requested recipes amongst my friends. A true labor of love, I've spent years perfecting this recipe. T...

Rainy Day Split Pea Soup

The weather in New York City today is cold and rainy. I am ridiculously happy that I have leftovers from the giant pot of Split Pea Soup...

Satisfying Lunchtime Salad

As passionate as I am about cooking, lately I have not had the time to get my meals prepared for the week. As a result I've been grabbin...

Corned Beef and Cabbage

St. Patrick's Day is upon us! While I never end up actually participating in the parades, bar crawls and debauchery that the holiday has...

Simple Skillet Pasta & Shrimp

I know Sunday is supposed to be the day of rest, but it somehow always ends up being the busiest day of the week for me. Between the Zum...

A Little Taste of Cuba

Last night I joined my friends Marcello, Elena and Nick for a little taste of Cuba right here on Long Island. Rincon Criollo, in Hunting...

Happy Mardi Gras! #NOLAadventure

As promised, here's a look back at last year's New Orleans adventure! The Ruby Slipper Cafe on Magazine Street is a must try. Don't be t...

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