Merry Christmas! One thing that I have been awe struck by this Christmas season is reflecting on how dark the world was when Jesus came into it. I find myself (and maybe the rest of us) imaging the perfection of Jesus’ birth- in a cute little stable with happy animals and a golden pillow for […]
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N.C. One Bite at a Time (Part 8)
I figured the week of Christmas is as good a time as any to look back on what’s been up in my food/local world here in Raleigh, NC. This is a special week, too, because I get to introduce some of my family members to the city (which means delicious trips to some of my fave […]
Simple Saturday: Christmas Cocktails
‘Tis the season to get together with loved ones and friends and enjoy good food and drink. Right?! I’m so looking forward to my family coming up to North Carolina, so we can enjoy laughs and stories around the table…and it doesn’t hurt to have something tasty to drink and eat along the way. I […]
Pumpkin Cranberry Scones
Lately I’ve been meeting a lot of new people in the midst of my travels, and it’s interesting how I feel like I keep getting asked, “What’s your favorite thing to cook.” When people found out that I love to cook or that I’m a food blogger, this question is almost a sure bet. And […]
Cacao Nib Shortbread
So, I have to be honest with you readers. I had every intention of doing another round of “Goodies to Gift” like I did last year (which I just realized was a 5-day series)…and then life got crazy like it usually does. In between four different airport-involved trips (to Arkansas and Wisconsin respectively) in the […]