Monthly Archives: April 2012

Food of the Month, April 2012: Shrimp Scampi

Posted on April 29, 2012 by kelleychisholm

Shrimp scampi is one of my favorite ways to prepare and enjoy shrimp, so naturally I wanted to make some to celebrate National Shrimp Scampi Day, which is April 29. This is so easy to make and even better to … Continue reading →

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Angus Barn Pavilions – What a Treat!

Posted on April 23, 2012 by kelleychisholm

My company just had its picnic at Angus Barn’s Pavilions and until I got the invitation in the mail, I didn’t even know it existed. I’m so glad that I know about it now! To be honest, I had no … Continue reading →

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Drink of the Month, April 2012: Amaretto

Posted on April 19, 2012 by kelleychisholm

For those of you who love almonds, you’re in luck – April 19 is National Amaretto Day. Amaretto is a sweet, almond-flavored Italian liqueur, made from almond pits or apricots, sometimes both. It is normally used in mixed drinks, but … Continue reading →

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Kel’s Homemade Creamy Chicken Salad

Posted on April 15, 2012 by kelleychisholm

Chicken salad is one of my favorite sandwich fillings, and luckily there are a number of places in Raleigh that get it right (I will blog about those soon.) I recently posted my recipe for chunky curried chicken salad, which … Continue reading →

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Cutting Carbs? Make Spaghetti Squash Instead of Traditional Noodles

Posted on April 8, 2012 by kelleychisholm

If you are one of the gazillion people who need to watch your carbohydrates intake, here’s a great alternative to carb-laden spaghetti noodles: Spaghetti squash. That’s right, squash. The other night Lexi wanted spaghetti with meat sauce for dinner. It had … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: Neomonde Bakery and Deli, Raleigh, N.C.

Posted on April 3, 2012 by kelleychisholm

I was introduced to Neomonde Bakery and Deli (3817 Beryl Road, Raleigh, N.C. 27607), a great place that specializes in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes, in the early 1990s by John, my then fiancé. John is of Lebanese descent and tried to … Continue reading →

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