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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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Bacon-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Apples and Bleu Cheese

  I was looking for an easy appetizer to make for a party and wanted to use some Honeycrisp apples (my favorite!) that are now in season. I decided to stuff dates with bits of the apple, add some good … Continue reading

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Kel’s No-Mayo Potato Salad (Vegan)

Do you love potato salad but don’t care for the mayonnaise that most recipes call for? Here’s a great one for you to try. I have to admit that I love mayonnaise in my potato salad and was skeptical to … Continue reading

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Kel’s Bleu Cheese Bacon Bison Burgers – Yum!

Here’s yet another burger recipe, this time made with grass-fed bison, which I love for its taste and low fat content. I kind of blow the low fat thing by adding bacon and two types of cheese, but the addition … 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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Garbanzo Bean and Assorted Olive Salad (Vegan)

Looking for a salad that’s just as good in the fall and winter as it is in the warmer months of the year? Then try this easy-to-make and hearty garbanzo bean and assorted olive salad, which is great as a … 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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Luscious Lamb Burgers Stuffed with Goat Cheese

The other day I picked up some ground lamb that was on sale to make some burgers. I also had some leftover goat cheese that I wanted to put to good use. Now that football season is here (let the tailgating feasts … 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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Kel’s Festive Stuffed Red Peppers with Black Beans and Corn

It’s been a great summer for bell peppers in the Raleigh area. However, pepper season is slowly winding down with fall fast approaching and now is the time to take advantage of these wonderful and crunchy treats while they are fresh … Continue reading

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