Tag Archives: Raleigh food blog

July 4th Jell-O

Posted on July 5, 2011 by kelleychisholm

Donkey: You know what else everybody likes? Parfaits. Have you ever met a person, you say, “Let’s get some parfait,” they say, “Hell no,  I don’t like no parfait”? Parfaits are delicious. – Shrek, 2001. My kids love Jell-O – I’ve never … Continue reading →

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Patriotic Party Shots

Posted on July 4, 2011 by kelleychisholm

I made these patriotic jell-o shots for a July 4th pool party – very easy, and very good!

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Tip of the Week – Brew Some Cold Brew

Posted on June 29, 2011 by kelleychisholm

My late step-father Jerry (miss you bunches!) hooked me on Lipton Cold Brew Iced Tea about five years ago or so. I have to admit that at first I was somewhat skeptical on how it would turn out, but I’ve been making … Continue reading →

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Green Garden Salad

Posted on June 26, 2011 by kelleychisholm

“To make a good salad is to be a brilliant diplomatist. The problem is entirely the same in both cases – to know how much oil one must mix with one’s vinegar.” Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) Back in the ’70s and late ’80s … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week – Grab a Packet …

Posted on June 21, 2011 by kelleychisholm

… of salad dressing mix and create some yummy, fresh and semi-homemade dressings that are sure to please. Here are recipes for a couple of my favorite dressings that start from a package: 1) Italian and, 2) bleu cheese ranch. … Continue reading →

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Summertime Sangria

Posted on June 19, 2011 by kelleychisholm

Every now and then in the heat of the summer when cocktail hour rolls around, instead of starting off with a glass of crisp white wine, I like to change things up a bit. One of my favorite ways to … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week – Set a Festive Table!

Posted on June 15, 2011 by kelleychisholm

I know, we all lead such busy lives, and trying to get everyone just to sit down and eat together is close to impossible, especially when you throw ultra-busy kids into the mix. But think about it – when is … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week – Buy Locally Grown Produce

Posted on June 7, 2011 by kelleychisholm

Last week’s tip was to “grow your own” fruits, veggies and herbs – if you have the space and time to have your own garden. The reality is that many people do not. The next best thing to enjoying the fruits of … Continue reading →

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Mojito Mojo

Posted on June 2, 2011 by kelleychisholm

I didn’t discover mojitos until about five or six years ago, but it is now one of my favorite summertime cocktails. I grow my own mint (see my recent post Grow Your Own), which is an essential part of this recipe. I … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week – Grow Your Own

Posted on May 31, 2011 by kelleychisholm

“Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme” – Simon & Garfunkel “Tip of the Week” is a new section to my blog, inspired by my recent post on Food Network Magazine’s 100 Greatest Cooking Tips. Each week I will offer a tip … Continue reading →

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