Tag: "North Carolina"

Photo of the Day: Krispy Carolina Kreme

By Belinda on Aug 30, 2010 in Photo of the Day

The newest Krispy Kreme celebrates Carolina football season with donuts and ice cream donut sundaes.

Photo of the Day: Bee Food

By Belinda on Aug 04, 2010 in Photo of the Day

Everybody’s got to eat.

Photo of the Day: Giant Gummy

By Belinda on Aug 04, 2010 in Photo of the Day

No, your eyes do not deceive you. That is a key. THAT is a Gummy Bear from World’s Largest Gummy Bears. And it’s local in Raleigh, NC.

Contemplating Meat on a NC Beach

By Belinda on Jul 28, 2010 in Zompparound

This past weekend was the annual trip to the Wilmington beaches, where I got sunburned (always forget that spot) and thought I broke my toes (I didn’t) and the ocean took my sunglasses (bye, bye, Calvin Kleins). I also was the entertainment of the day as I managed to capsize a kayak carrying a 300-pound [...]

Photo of the Day: Alfies, The Next Big Trend

By Belinda on Jul 14, 2010 in Photo of the Day

Peace out, cupcakes. Peace out, macaroons. Peace out, whoopie pies. The next big trend: alfajores, traditional cookies found in Peru and other South American countries. These are made by Mistti, an up-and-coming Latino-owned and -inspired gourmet bakery, laced with dulce de leche, chocolate, pecans…amazing doesn’t begin to describe them.

Photo of the Day: Scratch This

By Belinda on Jul 07, 2010 in Photo of the Day

This lovely doughnut muffin – yes, doughnut and muffin – from a Durham bakery, Scratch. They started out at the Durham Farmer’s Market and now have a great little shop on a pedestrian street. These are so rich and lovely. You don’t need lunch!

Photo of the Day: Solstice on the Farm

By Belinda on Jun 30, 2010 in Photo of the Day

My friends at the amazing Ever Laughter Farm threw an AMAZING Summer Solstice party on the farm…waking up in the morning with chickens clucking in the background is simply…lovely. (Mind you, I had no tent, had a fabulous tarp though).

Faith in Rescuing Food

By Belinda on Jun 25, 2010 in Zompparound

Do you ever wonder how food banks get their food? Do you ever wonder how people without enough get their food? Do you ever wonder if food banks run out of food? Food banks rely on the goodness and kindness of businesses, volunteers, and supporters. It isn’t easy, but it requires hard work, dedication, and [...]