Category Archives: Raleigh, NC

Easing into winter with bibimbap

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

Cold weather has returned, and with it my craving for Dolsot Bibimbap. Say what?! Most people I know have never partaken of Korean food. Chinese, Japanese and Thai, yes. But not Korean. My family was stationed in South Korea when … Continue reading →

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Newbies

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

Cluck, cluck little hen  I love trying out new places! New to me, anyway. I guess I can use living in north Raleigh as my excuse for not knowing about seven-month-old Little Hen in Apex. Or is it Holly Springs? … Continue reading →

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Another medley

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

I need to hurry and play catch-up tonight before more sure-to-be-blog-worthy culinary adventures hit (Tampa this weekend, a new Laotian joint next week). So here goes. Unintentional vegan  I think veganism gets an undeserved bad rap in most circles. Don’t … Continue reading →

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In praise of Raleigh

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

Includes: American Meltdown food truck; Sugarland, Market and Cupcake Mayhem, all in Raleigh, NC Well, once again I find myself playing catch-up in this space. I can offer no substantial excuse for being so sluggish with blogging — just having … Continue reading →

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Forgive me?

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

Includes: Battistella’s, Cafe Helios and Mura, in Raleigh, NC; and JJJ Food Truck in Granville County If I promise, promise, promise to start blogging with some regularity again, will you forgive me for my recent slackness? I seem to be … Continue reading →

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Yet another hodgepodge

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

Includes: blueMANGO, Market, Chucks, Batistellas in Raleigh, NC, and a recipe for granola Yet again I find my writing way behind my eating — or more accurately, the time allotted for writing is inadequate compared to the time devoted eating … Continue reading →

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Lent is over …

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

… for me, anyway. In many peoples’ minds, lent has a strong association with sacrifice. When I was a practicing Catholic, every year for the 40 days leading up to Easter lots of us would give up something we enjoyed, … Continue reading →

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Handy North Raleigh eats

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Includes Gonza’s Tacos Y Tequila and Fork and Barrel, Raleigh, NC I like foods you can take in hand, hold and eat — no utensils required. Very efficient. And they’re often cute, to boot. Witness: Piebird’s hand pies. Cupcakes. Brownies. … Continue reading →

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Nola appetizer

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

Includes Battistella’s, Raleigh, NC Exactly 14 days ‘til I’m on my way to New Orleans and all its phenomenal foodie goodness! To whet my appetite, I recently visited Battistella’s in downtown Raleigh. I’d enjoyed the cooking of Katrina-displaced chef Brian … Continue reading →

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Jumpin’ on that burger bandwagon

Posted on December 4, 2011 by

Includes Chuck’s, Raleigh, NC I try not to eat according to food trends, really I do. But I already loved cupcakes long before that craze hit, and pie too, so when dedicated eateries opened how could I not partake? Now … Continue reading →

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