Tag Archives: eat drink and be merry

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

Posted on October 11, 2013 by kelleychisholm

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

Posted on October 8, 2013 by kelleychisholm

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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Five Favorites at IFBC 2013

Posted on October 5, 2013 by kelleychisholm

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 →

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Product Review: Red Gold Tomatoes!

Posted on October 4, 2013 by kelleychisholm

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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Ronda’s Saucy Honey-Sriracha Chicken Wings

Posted on September 30, 2013 by kelleychisholm

My friend Ronda is a great cook and luckily she loves to email her recipes to a group of us. When she sent this recipe for Honey-Sriracha chicken wings, I knew I would have to give them a try, especially … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 24, 2013 by kelleychisholm

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 →

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Inspired by Push-Ups: The Adult Version

Posted on September 6, 2013 by kelleychisholm

  “I got bim bam banana pops, dixie cups, all flavors and pushups too.  I’m your ice cream man, stop me when I’m passin’ by” ~ Van Halen Last weekend an ice cream truck drove down my street, which is … Continue reading →

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Blowing Rock Rocks!

Posted on September 2, 2013 by kelleychisholm

Blowing Rock is a small village in the northwestern part of North Carolina. It has magnificent mountain views, excellent restaurants and shopping, a wonderful downtown area and some great accommodations. I am particularly fond of Chetola Resort, where Brad and … Continue reading →

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Fresh Horseradish Stars in These Bloody Marys. Yes It Does!

Posted on August 23, 2013 by kelleychisholm

In July I posted a blog entitled “Hooray for Horseradish” and mentioned that I would share my recipe for a great Bloody Mary with fresh horseradish. So here it is, and for all of you Bloody Mary aficionados, the horseradish … Continue reading →

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Poppyseed Market Café and Wine Bar, a North-Raleigh Favorite

Posted on August 15, 2013 by kelleychisholm

If you’ve never been to Poppyseed Market Café & Wine Bar (8801 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh, N.C. 27615) I totally recommend it – either for takeout or dine-in. Chef/owner Julia McGovern offers a number of specialty sandwiches, fresh salads, entrees, … Continue reading →

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