Peeps Smores
Mark this down as something I would never think to do. I don’t normally like Peeps – never have. I bought a pack this year for my friend Becca who mentioned she loves them. I have also bought them for … Continued
Taste of Raleigh: Assaggio's
The ladies at Providence took me out to lunch – had fun getting to know them better. Right across the street was this little Italian place, cafe, good place for lunch. By the time we left it was pretty full. … Continued
Goodwill Find: The Moosewood Cookbook
So, a few months ago on my google reader came a list of cookbooks that were great to have. One on the list was the Moosewood Cookbook from a restaurant in Ithica, NY. This cookbook was published in 1977 (the … Continued
Spring "Earth Day" Green Giveaway!
I love My Blog Spark. I get great things to try, coupons, cool, fun things to add to my kitchen – and they give me stuff to give to you, my readers, as well. April holds the day known as … Continued
Death is Dead and other Real Thoughts
This is not a blog post particularly on Easter, I am just writing it on Easter Sunday afternoon – so some of it has come from thinking on this day.A lot has taken place in the last week.True Woman Conference … Continued
Menu Week: April 5
Wow – here we go! 🙂I already love living in Raleigh – have eaten at Chipotle, Tripps, Whole Foods, and the Cheesecake Factory – good stuff! This week will be some leftovers, eating out, and over at a friend’s home.So, … Continued
Majudra – Middle Eastern Peasant Food
Majudra, majadra – however you spell it – spell it my new fave comfort food. Cheap, warm, perfect as a salad topping, caramelized onions – can it get any better? I had seen this as a recipe, and I have … Continued
Baked Grits – 2010.13
My Dad is from the South and he loves grits. So, when I knew he was staying for a few days to help me get settled here in Raleigh, I knew I wanted to make this recipe. I halved the … Continued
Roasted Orange Chive Salmon
Is oatmeal a meal? Good, I agree. Its not. Therefore, my first real meal I cooked was SO GOOD. I told my Dad while eating it – that it was the best salmon I have ever had second only to … Continued
Taste of Chattanooga: Niko's Southside Grill
Perfect timing. On the way to Chattanooga on Thursday, my Mom called with news of her new Southern Living magazine. She said there was a right up of Chattanooga. Well, this might prove very helpful. We chose to go to … Continued