Monthly Archives: May 2012

The Incredible, Edible Egg

May is National Egg month and to celebrate I took the kids to the Sumner-Byrd Farm and Hatchery in Holly Springs. What fun we had! In addition to receiving a great tour of the farm/hatchery, Roy and David loaded us … Continue reading

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Classic Quiche Lorraine

National Quiche Lorraine Day is May 20, which is cool on a couple of levels. First, May is National Egg Month, so of course you want to celebrate by eating a quiche of some sort, and this one is a classic. … Continue reading

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Raleigh’s Best Chunky Chicken Salads

Raleigh’s Best Chunky Chicken Salads Ahhhh – good old chicken salad, a true comfort food. Whenever I can’t decide what to order for lunch, it is one of my go-to meals. I see chicken salad falling into two categories: chunky and … Continue reading

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Carnitas Soft Tacos

Harris Teeter had Boston butts on sale the other day, so I picked one up, not really sure how I was going to prepare it. Since Cinco de Mayo was approaching, I decided to try my hand at carnitas soft … Continue reading

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Drink of the Month, May, 2012: Orange Juice

“Take another shot of courage”  The Eagles, Tequila Sunrise May 4 is my brother Joe’s birthday, so here’s a warm and happy, happy shout out to him – I hope it’s a great one! It’s also National Orange Juice Day, so now … Continue reading

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