Monthly Archives: August 2011

Restaurant Review: Café Tiramisu – Raleigh, N.C.

One of my favorite Italian restaurants in Raleigh is Café Tiramisu. Located in the North Ridge shopping center off of Falls of the Neuse Rd., this small and cozy café has some of the best Northern Italian cuisine around. Chef Paul … Continue reading

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Cheats: Souper Easy Gazpacho

“It’s déjà vu all over again” – Yogi Berra Some of you may remember a recent posting for my recipe for gazpacho. It is truly a refreshing soup and a great way to take advantage of the wonderful veggies now in season, but I will … Continue reading

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Tip of the Week – Are You Prepared for a Disaster?

With Hurricane Irene heading toward North Carolina, this week’s tip is about being prepared when disaster strikes. Do you have enough food and water for your family and pets in case of emergencies such as hurricanes, earthquakes, tornados, ice storms, etc.? … Continue reading

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Cheese-y Yellow Squash Casserole

Years ago I made this squash casserole to take to my Mom’s for Thanksgiving. It was an immediate hit, even with those of my family who don’t really care for squash! Of course, it’s the addition of the cheeses (especially the … Continue reading

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Bellini, Anyone?

The first Bellini I ever drank was courtesy of my best friend Rose. If I can remember correctly, she ordered the peach puree online after enjoying a Bellini somewhere on a business trip. Wow, it was wonderful, and as a … Continue reading

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

I first tried hummus in 1995 during an Outward Bound Leadership program. There were 12 of us from various parts of the U.S. who spent five days sailing (should I say rowing) a 26-foot wooden boat, hopping from island to island in … Continue reading

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Tip of the Week – Add Some Spice to Your Life

I’ve recently discovered two stores in Raleigh (both are part of small chains that specialize in spices and herbs) and I could not be more thrilled! It is so important to use the best possible ingredients whenever you are cooking and … Continue reading

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