Author Archives: kelleychisholm

Tip of the Week – Start a Food or Drink Tradition

Posted on September 14, 2011 by kelleychisholm

This week’s tip is to start a new food and/or drink tradition. Most of us have a family holiday stand-by – whether it’s chile on Christmas Eve or corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day – you get the point. My suggestion … Continue reading →

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Rock That Guac!

Posted on September 10, 2011 by kelleychisholm

Since I can’t go to Mexico whenever I crave guacamole and because I don’t always feel like making my own, I set out to find some of the best places to get it in Raleigh. After six long months of trying guac … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week: Pesto – Presto!

Posted on September 8, 2011 by kelleychisholm

It is so easy to grow basil, as long as it gets enough sunlight. For the past several years I’ve grown it in containers instead of planting  it directly in the ground and it has done quite well. I like … Continue reading →

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Glorious Gumbo

Posted on September 5, 2011 by kelleychisholm

Like Madam Rue’s “Love Potion Number Nine” – only better! If you like okra, now is the time to take advantage of it before the fall sets in. I recently purchased some at the State Farmer’s Market – if you … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 30, 2011 by kelleychisholm

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

Posted on August 27, 2011 by kelleychisholm

“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?

Posted on August 24, 2011 by kelleychisholm

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

Posted on August 22, 2011 by kelleychisholm

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?

Posted on August 19, 2011 by kelleychisholm

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

Posted on August 13, 2011 by kelleychisholm

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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