Category Archives: Reviews

Kel’s (Almost) Homemade Garlic and Cheese Breadsticks

  I found a version of this recipe for breadsticks on Krusteaz’s* website and since I already had a box of its no-knead, country white artisan bread mix, I decided to give it a try. I’m not sure if I followed … Continue reading

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Kel’s Southern Cornbread Breakfast Muffins, Courtesy of Krusteaz

Once again, the good folks at Krusteaz sent me some of their wonderful baking mixes, asking me to try some Easter-inspired recipes (*see disclaimer at the end of this post.) I looked through the recipe section of Krusteaz’s website and … Continue reading

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A Cause for Celebration: Smashburger is Now Open in Durham!

Smashburger opened a new restaurant on 3/12/14 in Durham, N.C. (2608 Erwin Rd.,  919-237-1070, across from Duke University) and I was invited to attend a media tasting event the night before. This meant I had to abandon my current no-red-meat … Continue reading

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Celebrate National Pancake Month With Chocolate Chip Cookie Pancakes

  February is national pancake month and luckily there are a few more days to celebrate it! The folks at Krusteaz* sent me some of their yummy baking mixes to try out a while back, including a buttermilk pancake mix. … Continue reading

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I Relish Relish (Café and Bar, That Is)

If you have not been to Relish Café & Bar, then you’re seriously missing out. You really need to go. Now. I promise.  Relish opened in April 2011 and prides itself (rightfully so) by offering new Southern-style comfort food — classics … Continue reading

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Whisk Me Away to Whisk

*Note – Unfortunately, Whisk is no longer open. I wish Dan and Diane all of the best! If you haven’t been to Whisk yet, put down whatever you are doing and go. What a wonderful, wonderful kitchen store and more. And … Continue reading

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Get Pumped Over These Pumpkin Pie Bars!

As I mentioned in my post on moist and delicious crumb cake, the folks from Krusteaz* recently contacted me and asked if they could send some bake mixes to review. I couldn’t wait to try the pumpkin pie bars after … Continue reading

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Moist and Delicious Crumb Cake From a Box Mix? Absolutely!

The folks from Krusteaz* recently contacted me and asked if they could send some bake mixes to review. Since I already love Krusteaz’s fat-free Cranberry Orange Muffin Mix (I add fresh blueberries for an extra special muffin), I did not … Continue reading

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Kielbasa With Red Gold Chili Tomatoes and Cannellini Beans

Last week I promised to post a couple of recipes using Red Gold* tomatoes. With the weather getting cooler, here is a hearty and tasty dish with smoky kielbasa, smooth and creamy cannellini beans (which are white kidney beans) and … Continue reading

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Product Review: Red Gold Tomatoes!

Back in July, Red Gold Tomatoes contacted me and asked if I’d review some of its products. I told them that I was in the middle of a kitchen remodel, but to send them on and I’d see what I … Continue reading

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