With a flair for spontaneity, pizzazz, creative excellence and her own unique sense of aesthetic grace and perspective, we have our very dear friend, Belinda (or B, to some of us).
Shout out to ZomppaKat! What’s my favorite butter in the world? Kerrygold Irish Butter. They rely on independent dairy farmers and cows who graze on the green grasses of Ireland. Result? The most gorgeous, golden-yellow, creamy deliciousness.
St. Patrick’s Day is when draft is 50% off and rivers run green, right? Not quite…although I really should leave the history lesson to our dear ZomppaKat who is from the Emerald Isle. St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated for over 1,000 years as a religious holiday that falls during Lent.
So who was St. Patrick? [...]
What’s better than a breakfast with a big giant scone and muffin when the sun is out? This is from Rue Cler, a lovely French bistro in downtown Durham.
Don’t eat too many chips or you’ll break out, right?
We’ve all heard that drinking gallons of water can not only keep your insides running right, but also help you with clear skin. So it’s no surprise to any of us that what you eat and drink can impact not just your weight and love handles, [...]
Today, March 8, 2010 is International Women’s Day, the theme this year is: Equal rights, equal opportunities: Progress for all.
This includes equal rights to food. According to the World Food Programme, a child dies of hunger every six seconds? That’s SECONDS. Please take a moment to show your solidarity against hunger in support of all [...]
One of the easiest, quickest snacks – shrimp, scrambled eggs, green onions on toast. YUM.
I admit it, I’ve been kinda addicted to the Olympics. Who knew watching skiing and shooting could be so fascinating? Well, the 2010 Olympics is coming to a close, and Vancouver has certainly showed herself to be a wonderful hostess.
I had the fortune to visit and eat my way through Vancouver last year, and truly, [...]
May you always find your Pepper to your Salt. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day, Apolo Ohno’s 6th medal in a kick-ass race (did you see his semi-final run?), Chinese New Year – it was a busy weekend! And a busy eating weekend.
While Ohno gets his rush from speeding like a maniac on steel blades, some of us find pleasure in things a bit less…fast. Food carries much [...]
Hydrangeas to set a tone of warm elegance to any dinner table.
