Author Archives: kelleychisholm

Tip of the Week – Add Some Spice to Your Life

Posted on August 10, 2011 by kelleychisholm

I’ve recently discovered two stores in Raleigh (both are part of small chains that specialize in spices and herbs) and I could not be more thrilled! It is so important to use the best possible ingredients whenever you are cooking and … Continue reading →

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Quick and Easy Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

Posted on July 29, 2011 by kelleychisholm

Pickles are one of my favorite snack foods ever and I love all kinds of them – dills, bread and butter, okra, beets, peaches, gherkins, banana  peppers, jalapenos, artichokes – the list goes on and on.  Luckily there are so … Continue reading →

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Got Gazpacho?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by kelleychisholm

One of the best bowls of gazpacho I ever tasted was at a restaurant (can’t remember its name, unfortunately) in 2002 in St. Helena, California. Brad and I were on our honeymoon and decided after leaving Hawaii to spend a … Continue reading →

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Brad and Kel’s Most Delicious Guacamole

Posted on July 15, 2011 by kelleychisholm

I fell in love with fresh guacamole on a trip to Cozumel and Cancun in 1999. Brad and I had been dating only for a few months, and it was the first big trip we took together. We ordered some … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week – Scoop Some Sorbet

Posted on July 13, 2011 by kelleychisholm

Heat got you down, especially in all of this 90+ degree weather? Here’s one great way to cool off (well, maybe just a little bit.) This week’s tip is to scoop some light and refreshing sorbet – not only does … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week – Skewer Evenly

Posted on July 7, 2011 by kelleychisholm

Aaaah, summertime, when grilling outside is de rigueur. One of my favorite meals to grill is kabobs because that way I can cook my meat (or in this case, shrimp) and veggies/fruit all at once. This week’s tip is about … Continue reading →

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July 4th Jell-O

Posted on July 5, 2011 by kelleychisholm

Donkey: You know what else everybody likes? Parfaits. Have you ever met a person, you say, “Let’s get some parfait,” they say, “Hell no,  I don’t like no parfait”? Parfaits are delicious. – Shrek, 2001. My kids love Jell-O – I’ve never … Continue reading →

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Patriotic Party Shots

Posted on July 4, 2011 by kelleychisholm

I made these patriotic jell-o shots for a July 4th pool party – very easy, and very good!

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Tip of the Week – Brew Some Cold Brew

Posted on June 29, 2011 by kelleychisholm

My late step-father Jerry (miss you bunches!) hooked me on Lipton Cold Brew Iced Tea about five years ago or so. I have to admit that at first I was somewhat skeptical on how it would turn out, but I’ve been making … Continue reading →

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Green Garden Salad

Posted on June 26, 2011 by kelleychisholm

“To make a good salad is to be a brilliant diplomatist. The problem is entirely the same in both cases – to know how much oil one must mix with one’s vinegar.” Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) Back in the ’70s and late ’80s … Continue reading →

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