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Brewery Bhavana in Raleigh, NC

I don’t know if you’ve heard, but one of our very own downtown Raleigh restaurants is one of the top 10/hot 10 new restaurants in the country! Thanks to Bon Appetit, Brewery Bhavana, this new and amazing dim sum restaurant/brewery/bookshop/flower shop, is now at the top of their game in the eyes of eaters across the […]

The Best Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Summer isn’t over just yet. In fact, I just ate a too-big slice of sweet watermelon with seeds on my back porch, which should tell you that it’s in full swing. When you see a big, delicious watermelon at the farm stand, you buy it and do everything you can to fit into your fridge…even […]

bragg's vinegar and water

Bragg’s Vinegar Water & Mint

Are you one of those people that hops on every health food trend? I’m usually not. I’ve never done a real diet, and I’ve got a bad sweet tooth. But, I can get down with healthy drinks and eats that are accessible and cheap. I’m also a big fan of vinegar-based things. From vinaigrettes to […]

Chicken Tortilla Soup Repost

This recipe has been stuck in the think fruitful archives for quite a few years. Since it’s one of my favorites for this time of year, I thought it was time to “bring it out of the vault” if you will. Whenever squash and zucchinis are in season, I’ve got to make a big pot […]

5 Cheap & Easy Dinner Ideas

We all need cheap and easy dinner ideas, right? I know that’s how I roll when I’m trying to stay on budget but still eat well. And there are plenty of options for all of us to enjoy flavor and be frugal. You might notice a few things about these recipes: Most are vegetarian They […]