Category Archives: Reviews

Rockin’ Oyster “Rockefeller” Stew

“He was a bold man who first ate an oyster”  ~ Johnathan Swift My ex mother-in-law is a wonderful country cook. Her fried chicken is the best I’ve ever had, period. Geraldine also makes what she calls Oyster Stew. I … Continue reading

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Book Review: Food Lovers’ Guide to Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill

A couple of weeks ago, I stumbled upon the “Food Lovers’ Guide to Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill” (Globe Pequot Press, c2012) by Johanna Kramer. I am so thrilled that I did — what a great guide to some of … Continue reading

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Restaurant Review: Taverna Agora, Raleigh, N.C.

I was craving Greek food the other night, so Brad and I headed over to Taverna Agora (6101 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, NC 27612), our favorite Greek restaurant in Raleigh. I love the “rustic ambience” of this place – it is … Continue reading

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Love A Fair

The North Carolina State Fair is in town until next Sunday. I went yesterday, for a couple of reasons, but the main one was that I had entered the “Anything but Ordinary” sweet potato cooking contest. The other was to … Continue reading

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Portland: Where Roses Bloom, Pinot Flows and Food Bloggers Gather

  What an incredible city; what an exceptional conference. That is what I’m taking away from my visit to Portland, where I traveled to the International Food Bloggers Conference this past weekend, presented by Foodista and Zephyr Adventures. This is … Continue reading

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Beautiful Beaufort By the Sea

Beaufort is hands-down one of my favorite places in North Carolina. Three hours from Raleigh, the historic district has a great waterfront with some fantastic restaurants and bars, unique shops and great scenery. If you’re lucky, you may see some … Continue reading

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Boats, Bikes and Bars – Key West Style

  Key West holds a special place in my heart. Not only is the island tons of fun with scads of bars, restaurants, water sports and gorgeous sunsets, it’s also where Brad proposed to me in 2001. We were having dinner at … Continue reading

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Angus Barn Pavilions – What a Treat!

My company just had its picnic at Angus Barn’s Pavilions and until I got the invitation in the mail, I didn’t even know it existed. I’m so glad that I know about it now! To be honest, I had no … Continue reading

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Restaurant Review: Neomonde Bakery and Deli, Raleigh, N.C.

I was introduced to Neomonde Bakery and Deli (3817 Beryl Road, Raleigh, N.C. 27607), a great place that specializes in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes, in the early 1990s by John, my then fiancé. John is of Lebanese descent and tried to … Continue reading

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Beer and Bites in Breckenridge

We decided to take the kids skiing in Breckenridge, Colo., this year since they have steadily been improving from our past several trips to Snowshoe, WV. It works out great for me since I put up my skis about five … Continue reading

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