Tag Archives: Raleigh food blog

Restaurant Review: Coquette Brasserie, Raleigh, N.C. – Ooh La La!

Posted on April 10, 2011 by kelleychisholm

“A coquette is like a recruiting sergeant, always on the lookout for fresh victims” – Douglas Jerrold Located in Raleigh’s North Hills shopping area, Coquette Brasserie is a great French restaurant owned by Kevin and Stacey Jennings of the Urban Food … Continue reading →

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Cheats – Super Fast and Easy Vegetable-Pasta Soup

Posted on April 7, 2011 by kelleychisholm

Here’s a fast and easy recipe for veggie/pasta soup. It takes no time to assemble and cook, looks cheerful (especially on a cold, dreary night) and tastes great. Perfect for when time is limited but you still want something “homemade.” Low … Continue reading →

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Homemade Pizza – Yum!

Posted on April 4, 2011 by kelleychisholm

  I don’t know too many people who don’t love pizza. It’s near the top of my list of all-time favorite foods, whether it’s a supreme, veggie, some gourmet concoction or just plain cheese. There are so many great places that … Continue reading →

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Ick! – GaviLyte-N Is Vile

Posted on March 30, 2011 by kelleychisholm

  I usually don’t like to blog about negative things. My Mom always says  if you can’t say anything good about something, then don’t say anything at all (actually, I think all moms say that.) But in this case I … Continue reading →

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Artichoke, Potato and Red Pepper Quiche

Posted on March 26, 2011 by kelleychisholm

  The first time I ever had quiche was in the late 1970s. My Aunt Jean made an awesome one that was sure to clog your arteries and cause heart disease. I can’t find the recipe, but I do remember … Continue reading →

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Mushroom Madness

Posted on March 20, 2011 by kelleychisholm

“Suddenly Frodo laughed: from the covered basket he held, the scent of mushrooms was rising.” J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring I think people either love mushrooms or avoid them like the plague. I’m a lover. My mom is … Continue reading →

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Marinated Portabella Mushroom Sandwich

Posted on March 20, 2011 by kelleychisholm

  Portabella mushroom sandwiches ares a great alternative to calorie-laden burgers. Good for you and good to eat! I love the red wine vinegar in the marinade – although balsamic vinegar works well, too.

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Player’s Retreat: 60 years old and still going strong

Posted on March 3, 2011 by kelleychisholm

Been to the Player’s Retreat (PR) lately? If not, it is worth a visit. Across from N.C. State’s campus on the corner of Hillsborough St. and Oberlin Rd., the PR is a Raleigh institution since 1951, when Bernie and Mickey … Continue reading →

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Gaga About Gadgets: My Top 5 Kitchen Tools

Posted on February 20, 2011 by kelleychisholm

I love kitchen gadgets. From measuring cups/spoons, chopsticks and skewers, to hand-held can openers, apple corers and corn-on-the-cob holders, I have drawers full of them. I was thinking about the ones I use most and the ones I must have, … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Q

Posted on February 13, 2011 by kelleychisholm

I love Q (and I’m not talking about the mischievous, evasive, omnipotent and aptly named character on Star Trek: The Next Generation, although I loved John de Lancie in that role.) No, I’m talking about heavenly hog, and in particular eastern … Continue reading →

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