Category Archives: Tips

Five Favorites at IFBC 2013

It’s been a couple of weeks since the 2013 International Food Bloggers Conference in Seattle and I finally have downloaded (or unfortunately, erased) all of my pictures. Reflecting back on the conference, here were my Top-5 favorites of the conference, … Continue reading

Posted in Tools of the Trade | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Surprise Saturday Supper at Michael Mina’s RN 74, Seattle

For me, one of the highlights of the 2013 International Food Blogger Conference this past weekend was the Saturday night surprise supper hosted by Urbanspoon. I was quite lucky to get to eat at Michael Mina’s RN74 (1433 Fourth Avenue … Continue reading

Posted in Restaurants, Tools of the Trade | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Salad in a Jar

Several weeks ago, I opened the refrigerator at work and this cute little Mason jar filled with a salad. Curious, I asked around and found out it belonged to my friend and coworker Denise. She had seen this on Pinterest … Continue reading

Posted in Recipes, Tips, Vegetables/Vegetarian/Vegan | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

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

Posted in Favorite destinations, Tools of the Trade | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ham, Potato and Corn Chowder, Ninja Style

The first dish I made in my new Ninja® 3-in-1 Cooking System that I blogged about last week was a wonderful ham, potato and corn chowder. I wanted to use the Ninja’s stovetop and slow cooker modes, and since the … Continue reading

Posted in Meat and Poultry, Recipes, Slow Cooker, Soups and Such, Tools of the Trade | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Product Review: Ninja® 3-in-1 Cooking System

It’s been several weeks since I got my Ninja® 3-in-1 Cooking System and I’ve been quite happy with it so far. Before I begin this review, a couple of things: First, I am not affiliated with Ninja in any way. … Continue reading

Posted in Slow Cooker, Tools of the Trade | Tagged , , , , , , | 34 Comments

Kel’s Easy and Festive Halloween Treats

I decided to make some easy Halloween treats this year and wanted to move away from sweets, especially since I caved in and bought Gabe and Lexi a Halloween cookie cake plus some orange and black cupcakes earlier in the … Continue reading

Posted in Appetizers, Recipes, Tips | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Chilled Cucumber Melon Soup with Radish Celery Salsa

I love chilled soups, especially in the heat of the summer. Usually, gazpachos come immediately to mind and that’s what I tend to order or make at home (click here for a tasty recipe I posted last summer.) However, several years … Continue reading

Posted in Low fat, Recipes, Soups and Such, Tools of the Trade, Vegetables/Vegetarian/Vegan | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Tip of the Month, July 2012: This One’s for the Dogs

July 30, 2011. One of the best days of my life, ever. That’s when my sweet little Lille doggie chose us to be her forever family.

Posted in Tips | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Drink of the Month, April 2012: Amaretto

For those of you who love almonds, you’re in luck – April 19 is National Amaretto Day. Amaretto is a sweet, almond-flavored Italian liqueur, made from almond pits or apricots, sometimes both. It is normally used in mixed drinks, but … Continue reading

Posted in Tools of the Trade | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment