Monthly Archives: October 2011

Close to Home: Chubby’s Tacos

Posted on October 31, 2011 by kelleychisholm

“Close to Home” is a new category on my blog and will feature reviews of restaurants within a 3-mile radius of my home. Luckily, there’s a wide variety of them (such as McCormick and Schmick’s, which I reviewed earlier this year), so … Continue reading →

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Kel’s Award Winning Black Bean Chili

Posted on October 27, 2011 by kelleychisholm

I’ve been making my black bean chili for years, ever since I had my first taste of it at Mitch’s Tavern on Hillsborough St. I’ve been going to Mitch’s since I was an undergraduate at NCSU, and while I like a … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Month, October 2011: Enjoy a Local BBQ Event

Posted on October 23, 2011 by kelleychisholm

One of my favorite things about fall is all of the local BBQ events that area churches and organizations hold. As I mentioned in my earlier post “For the Love of Q” I always look forward to Lynn’s Crossroads Ruritan Club’s BBQ and … Continue reading →

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Lamb Two Ways: Grilled Loin Chops and Greek-inspired Pita Pizzas

Posted on October 20, 2011 by kelleychisholm

I have been a lamb fan ever since I was a baby starting to get my teeth. My Mom would give me a lamb chop bone to chew on instead of the normal teething ring most babies get. Yaaay, Mom! … Continue reading →

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October Drink of the Month: 99 Apples Schnapps Liqueur

Posted on October 16, 2011 by kelleychisholm

National Liqueur Day is October 16th – yaaay! Since October is also National Apple Month (check out my recent apple post), let’s celebrate with a couple of cocktails make with 99 Apples Schnapps Liqueur. The “99” refers to the proof, … Continue reading →

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Food of the Month, October 2011: Apples

Posted on October 12, 2011 by kelleychisholm

“Ducking for apples – change one letter and it’s the story of my life.” ~ Dorothy Parker – American writer, poet, satirist and original member of the Algonquin Round Table, 1893-1967. October is National Apple Month. The U.S. has approximately … Continue reading →

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Meatloaf Muffins

Posted on October 6, 2011 by kelleychisholm

I’d do anything for love – Meatloaf, Bat Out of Hell, vocals Well, Meatloaf, I bet you’d love the twist on this perennial home-cooked favorite and I assure you it is nothing close to what was served up in the … Continue reading →

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