Rebecca McKinney
I was born a foodie. My dad is a chef, baker, and restaurant owner and my mom might as well be because she owns whatever kitchen she walks into. I grew up working in my family’s restaurant and bakery in Pawling, New York – McKinney and Doyle. I started behind the bakery counter at 12 years old after begging my parents to let me start working. At 16 I worked as a hostess. By 18 I was serving tables and training behind the bar where I then worked every other weekend throughout my college career. Even now, when I am visiting my family in New York, I help out where I’m needed. To make a long story short, the food and restaurant industry has been my life for as long as I can remember.
I wanted to create this blog for a few reasons. First and foremost, to share tips, tricks, and knowledge about the food and beverage industry in general but also to help people see a different side of the restaurant world. Every restaurant has a totally unique culture and world within it. I want to help open people’s eyes to more than how fast the service is or how easy or hard it is to secure a reservation.
So, thanks for stopping by! I welcome your ideas, input, and feedback and hope you enjoy!
Eat well & travel often,
Becky McKinney
I wanted to create this blog for a few reasons. First and foremost, to share tips, tricks, and knowledge about the food and beverage industry in general but also to help people see a different side of the restaurant world. Every restaurant has a totally unique culture and world within it. I want to help open people’s eyes to more than how fast the service is or how easy or hard it is to secure a reservation.
So, thanks for stopping by! I welcome your ideas, input, and feedback and hope you enjoy!
Eat well & travel often,
Becky McKinney
Latest posts by Rebecca McKinney (see all)
- Why Food Makes the Best Gift for a New Mom - April 12, 2023
- 5 Ingredients to Cook With This Spring - March 15, 2023
- 10 Reasons to Dine Out on Valentine’s Day - February 2, 2023
| Pie doesn’t really get the attention it deserves. Sure, everybody goes bananas for pie over the holiday season – apple, pumpkin, pecan, you get it – but SUMMER pies are truly where you find the magic. That’s my opinion anyway. |
| I mentioned last month that you can always shop our deli case for salads, entrees, and sides for your next summer party. But don’t forget the cake case! In these super hot weeks, a cake might feel a bit too heavy (unless of course you go with our incredibly light strawberry shortcake). Pie is the perfect summer dessert! You can enjoy it cold or warm, with or without ice cream, sliced up or straight from the box with a fork. We don’t judge. |
| My personal favorite summer pie is a peach pie – have you noticed how incredible peaches are this season?! But we’ve also got all your tastes covered with cherry pie, blueberry pie, and strawberry rhubarb pie! Not into pie? How about a tart? We’ve got plum, peach, and pear tarts ready for your enjoyment as well. Next time you’re heading to a backyard BBQ, grab a pie or two at M&D and be the most popular guest there. You’re welcome. |