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Happy Halloween, Y’all!

 

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Drink of the Month, October 2012 – Liqueurs

In honor of National Liqueur Day, which is October 16th, I decided to look in my liquor cabinet to see what I had on hand to make a celebratory drink. Oh my, I had no idea I had so many … 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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Kel’s Crabmeat Newburg

When is the last time you enjoyed a great Crabmeat Newburg? Well, now’s the time to do so if you want to celebrate National Crabmeat Newburg Day, which is Sept. 25th. When I was selecting my food of the month, … Continue reading

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Take Flight With Aviator Brewing Company

I had a Living Social coupon that was about to expire to the Aviator Brewing Company so Brad and I made the 1/2-hour or so trek to Fuquay Varina last weekend to check out the place. The coupon included a … Continue reading

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Kel’s Tantalizing Tomato, Goat Cheese and Sweet Basil Tart

I love when fall rolls around because it means football (NFL and college) is finally here! It also signifies the end of the growing season of some of my favorite crops, tomatoes being at the top of my list. Luckily, you can … Continue reading

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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.

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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Mushrooms, Wild Rice and Habañero Cheese

  Bell peppers are starting to ripen and roll in to the Farmer’s Market, vegetable/fruit stands and local grocery stores. Yaaay! I’ve been experimenting with some recipes that call for a stuffing without meat but don’t sacrifice flavor – perfect … Continue reading

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Drink of the Month, July 2012: Tequila

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor – George Carlin Happy National Tequila Day, y’all! That’s right, July 24 is National Tequila Day, so break out those shot glasses, blenders and/or shakers and mix up a cocktail or shooter to … 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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