Category Archives: Tips

Love Pumpkin? Then These Waffles Are For You!

Posted on October 27, 2016 by

  I recently purchased a small Belgian waffle maker, even though Brad and I don’t eat a lot of waffles. But I did have a coupon, and yes, it was on sale. I figure I’ll get good use out of … Continue reading →

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My Fat Dad’s Cheese Fondue, Book Blog Tour, and Giveaway!

Posted on July 17, 2016 by

When asked to participate in the My Fat Dad: A Memoir of Food, Love, and Family, with Recipes blog tour, I jumped at the chance. This book received fantastic reviews, and it also gave me the chance to recreate one of its … Continue reading →

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Kel’s Asian Inspired Bowtie Pasta Salad

Posted on July 3, 2016 by

I receive daily recipes from Allrecipes.com, and when this one appeared in my email, I knew I was going to have to give it a try. I’m always looking for new ways to make pasta salad and this one sounded nice … Continue reading →

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Got to Be NC Competition Dining Series Returns to Raleigh July 11 to 24!

Posted on June 23, 2016 by

I am so excited to announce that The Got to Be NC Competition Dining Series, a single-elimination tournament highlighting the best of the state’s food, agriculture and culinary talent, returns to Raleigh with interactive battles July 11, 12, 14, 18, … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Chicken Crack – Oh, I Mean Dip

Posted on January 22, 2016 by

Buffalo chicken dip absolutely is my favorite hot dip right now and it is truly addictive, trust me. My sweet and beautiful niece, Ashleigh, brought some to a potluck family dinner last year and she gave credit to her Mom … Continue reading →

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Roasted Carrot and Sweet Potato Tzimmes, Courtesy of Amelia Saltsman

Posted on September 17, 2015 by

To be honest, until I received a review copy of The Seasonal Jewish Kitchen: A Fresh Take on Tradition by Amelia Saltsman, I had never heard of the Yiddish term tzimmes, which is a casserole of vegetables, fruit and occasionally … Continue reading →

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How Will You Celebrate National Zucchini Day? With These Awesome Fritters, I hope!

Posted on August 7, 2015 by

  For National Zucchini Day, which is August 8, I decided to make these zucchini and squash fritters that appeared on my Facebook feed (see http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/zucchini-fritters-recipe.html for the original recipe) for 3 main reasons: They looked incredibly delicious. Zucchini is cheap … Continue reading →

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