Monthly Archives: January 2012

Jalapeños Stuffed With Sausage and Cream Cheese

Posted on January 30, 2012 by kelleychisholm

The first time I had these wonderful stuffed jalapeños was years ago on a beach trip. My dear friend Martha whipped up a batch of them and I’ve been hooked ever since! They are so easy to make and seriously … Continue reading →

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Irish Coffee Rocks!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by kelleychisholm

Why National Irish Coffee day is January 25 instead of March 17 is beyond me. At first I thought it might be because Guinness was the official drink on St. Patrick’s Day (it’s not). Maybe it’s because it is usually … Continue reading →

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Banana-Pineapple Muffins

Posted on January 19, 2012 by kelleychisholm

  Stop! Don’t throw away those brown bananas and waste food and money. Instead, use them to make tasty banana-pineapple muffins with a wonderful streusel topping. These muffins are extremely moist – your kids will love them and you will too!

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Tip of the Month, January 2012: Take Advantage of Triangle Restaurant Week

Posted on January 16, 2012 by kelleychisholm

Triangle Restaurant Week this year is January 23-29. What exactly is Triangle Restaurant Week? According to its Website (http://www.blvd.tv/trw/), “TRW is a weeklong celebration of culinary excellence designed to incorporate the entire premier Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding area … Continue reading →

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Best Meatball Sub in Raleigh? Comment for a Chance to Win

Posted on January 13, 2012 by kelleychisholm

OK, so where’s the best meatball sub in Raleigh? I’m talking about delicious, homemade Italian meatballs with spicy marinara and lots of gooey cheese. The kind that comes on a freshly baked roll that’s crusty on the outside and soft and chewy … Continue reading →

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Food of the Month, January 2012: Soup

Posted on January 10, 2012 by kelleychisholm

January is national soup month, which makes sense since it is normally cold outside. What better way to get nice and warm than with a nice bowl or mug of hearty soup? For those of you who have followed my blog, … Continue reading →

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Raleigh’s Best Burgers

Posted on January 3, 2012 by kelleychisholm

Give me a choice between a cheeseburger and a steak, and the burger will win nine times out of 10. In fact, the burger will usually be triumphant over most meat, with the notable exception of bacon. Earlier this year … Continue reading →

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