US & Canada
Earth Day: World Loves Science
Happy Earth Day! On Friday, I had the most unique opportunity to be in a parade to celebrate the grand opening of the magnificent Nature Research Center at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. A 24-hour party, the rich diversity of North Carolina was on full display as people representing different nations behind the [...]
Faithfully Sweet: Ice Cream Innovator: Free Ice Cream Today in DC!
Do you like ice cream? Do you like pie? Do you want FREE ice cream? If you live in DC, get on down to Georgetown and be one of first 100 people on Friday April 20 between 5pm to 7pm for free 2oz. scoop of PieScream ice cream. This is no ordinary ice cream…and some [...]
The Meaning of Rugelach
I first learned about Abe when I was staying at a friend’s farm for New Year’s. We woke up on New Year’s Day to the smell of freshly baked rugelach in all sorts of jam and chocolate varieties. Over the BEST breakfast of hot coffee and rugelach, my friend enthused about his grandfather Abe, and [...]
Single Source Suppers, NC: TidBit of the Day
Thanks to our guest contributor, Michael, of Daylight Magazine, a non-profit focusing on using art to highlight issues of social importance. Michael is here to tell us of an exciting new initiative based in North Carolina that promotes local food, local community, and local fellowship! Welcome, Michael! Founded in 2003, Daylight is dedicated to using [...]
Bull City Food Exchange
We are so excited for our coming event – please stay tuned on this page for up-to-date news, and hope to see you there! Bull City Food Exchange local action, global movement Sunday, May 6, 2012 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM | Fullsteam 726 Rigsbee Avenue Durham NC Come support three new food Durham-based organizations [...]
Durham/Asheville Road Rules
“Belly full… butt drunk.” This Liberian vernacular expression may explain the love of food, and belly busting laughter that Belinda and I share in common. “Butt drunk” describes the deliciously intoxicating moment that follows a well-prepared meal. It first sets in when rolling and raucous laughter replaces the dull roar of clanging forks and knives. [...]
Dim Sum-a-Go-Go: Photo of the Day
One of the joys of being on the road: finding some of the best dim sum ever to eat in the car. From Capital Seafood in Irvine, CA.
Catch 31: TidBit of the Day
One doesn’t usually think of the beach during the winter. But if you’ve got an inclination to visit Virginia Beach and want some freshest fish and seafood, check out Catch 31 Fish House and Bar. The calamari is cooked to perfection. Fresh oysters on the half shell. Their oyster stew is one of their specialties. [...]
Pralines: TidBit of the Day
Need more sweet ideas? Market Street Sweets in Charleston, South Carolina, offers freshly, homemade pralines and chocolates. The danger is you might eat them all before bringing them to your hosts.
Communal Eating
Getting my family together over the holidays always reminds me of a game of Tetris. Coordinating a holiday gathering can get complicated: we all live in different states and time zones and this year we had the added blessing of my 3 week old niece! Since my sister and her husband (the new parents – [...]
