Archive for June, 2010
Photo of the Day: Happy Craw-Daddy Day!
My very first Louisiana-style Crawfish Boil – courtesy of my awesome, aerial-dancing phenom, dynamo friend. Happy Craw-daddy’s Day to all!
Photo of the Day: Balls of Happiness
Fresh mozzarella balls, basil, and roasted red tomatoes. I can eat these for days.
Just Like Heaven
Everyone has their own haven of deliciousness, that one spot where they reached food nirvana. For me, that spot is a little restaurant in Florence called La Giostra. Just thinking about it makes me crave fresh Carpaccio, rosemary scented rack of lamb and bold red wine. Unfortunately, I don’t get to my little slice of [...]
Photo of the Day: Race for the Cure
My first 5K ever was this past weekend at the Komen Race for the Cure. Incredible inspiration all around. And of course, awesome food – bananas, energy bars…ice cream…and the all-important – water! I’m not a runner so was pretty happy with my fastest time yet (and not passing out).
True Blood: Huntress Pie and Bloody More
I’m addicted. To blood. To True Blood. Yes, the HBO show about vampires. Now I’m not a usual vampire fan - but this could possibly be one of the best shows out there. Granted, there is enough nekkidness to make anyone blush, but this show has truly some of the best acting and casting EVER. The [...]
Photo of the Day: Pueblo Indian Feast Food
Delicious New Mexico Pueblo Indian Feast Day food platter: Pueblo oven bread baked in adobe ovens, famous Jemez red chile cheese enchiladas, Santo Domingo Pueblo tamales, and of course, potato salad.
Cheap, Fast and Tasty in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, New Mexico, is one of those unique and beautiful cities where food represents tradition merging with the very best of innovation. Pueblo Indian corn, red and green chiles come together with Spanish spices and cooking to create “New Mexican” cuisine. Add in diverse and delicious Mexican fare, and it is easy to see [...]
Photo of the Day: Waiting for Sunrise
Cookie and biscuit shapers waiting for the morning to come at Edible Arts, a bakery in Raleigh, NC.
Let’s Adopt the Italian Style of Living to Address Obesity
So I was in Rome, yet again, a couple of weeks ago for work but also a few additional days of pleasure.
Photo of the Day: Pop-in Pizza
Signature pizza of Pop’s in Durham – salted egg, prosciutto and Kalamata olives…you break the yolk and YUM.
