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Drink of the Month, February 2012: Kahlúa

February 27th is national Kahlúa day, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. I’m posting this a bit early in case you want to get a head start on your celebration. Kahlúa is a rum and coffee liqueur made of Arabica … Continue reading

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Kel’s Spicy, Saucy Meatballs

In hopes of finding the best meatball sub in Raleigh, last month I asked my readers for their recommendations. One lucky responder (congratulations, Lee!) won a $25.00 gift certificate to Harris Teeter just for commenting.  I am almost finished with … Continue reading

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Food of the Month, February 2012: Sweet Potatoes

For the shortest month of the year, February has many great food holidays. I decided to choose sweet potatoes, not only because I consider them to be a “super food,” but mainly because they remind so much of my late, … Continue reading

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Close to Home: NOFO @ the Pig

NOFO @ the Pig opened in December 2001 in the former Piggly Wiggly grocery store in Raleigh’s Five Points neighborhood (2014 Fairview Rd. Raleigh, N.C. 27608.) Upstairs is a great little gift store/food market that has unique items such as … Continue reading

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Savory Sweet Potato Skins

Potato skins are one of my go-to bar foods, but I must say that these homemade sweet potato skins are some of the best I have ever had, period. Once you try these, you may never want skins made from … Continue reading

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Jalapeños Stuffed With Sausage and Cream Cheese

The first time I had these wonderful stuffed jalapeños was years ago on a beach trip. My dear friend Martha whipped up a batch of them and I’ve been hooked ever since! They are so easy to make and seriously … Continue reading

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Irish Coffee Rocks!

Why National Irish Coffee day is January 25 instead of March 17 is beyond me. At first I thought it might be because Guinness was the official drink on St. Patrick’s Day (it’s not). Maybe it’s because it is usually … Continue reading

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Banana-Pineapple Muffins

  Stop! Don’t throw away those brown bananas and waste food and money. Instead, use them to make tasty banana-pineapple muffins with a wonderful streusel topping. These muffins are extremely moist – your kids will love them and you will too!

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Tip of the Month, January 2012: Take Advantage of Triangle Restaurant Week

Triangle Restaurant Week this year is January 23-29. What exactly is Triangle Restaurant Week? According to its Website (http://www.blvd.tv/trw/), “TRW is a weeklong celebration of culinary excellence designed to incorporate the entire premier Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding area … Continue reading

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Best Meatball Sub in Raleigh? Comment for a Chance to Win

OK, so where’s the best meatball sub in Raleigh? I’m talking about delicious, homemade Italian meatballs with spicy marinara and lots of gooey cheese. The kind that comes on a freshly baked roll that’s crusty on the outside and soft and chewy … Continue reading

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