Archive for January, 2010

Recipe: Shrimp Creole
[ 5 ] January 29, 2010 |

Recipe: Shrimp Creole

Shrimp Creole1 1/2 lbs. medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)1 green bell pepper (cubed)1 sweet onion (cubed)4 ribs of celery (cut into bit size peices)2 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes 2 bay leaves2 tbsp. Old Bay seasoning 2 tbsp. garlic (chopped)4 cup white rice (cooked)2 tbsp. olive oil1 tbsp. cayenne pepperHeat olive oil in a large […]

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Top Five Wednesday: Food Towns
[ 4 ] January 27, 2010 |

Top Five Wednesday: Food Towns

While on the phone with the boyfriend last night, the conversation turned to the big V-day plans. This year New Orleans seems to be on the radar for our destination on Lovers Day (*Translation: Valentine’s Day). Yum to New Orleans! This gives us even more motivation in the gym knowing we are going to a […]

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Food.Fun.Stuff: Foodie News
[ 0 ] January 27, 2010 |

Food.Fun.Stuff: Foodie News

In the foodie news:~Evo Bistro has expanded. The additions include an expanded bar, a private tasting room that can be reserved for smaller dinner parties, and a wall of wines. The restaurant now holds 65 people and is available to host private events. Evo is most commonly known for its Enomatic System which is a […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: How to Divide??
[ 1 ] January 26, 2010 |

Etiquette Tuesday: How to Divide??

As we get older, dining out with groups is somewhat of a different experience than when we were in college. In college, you ordered what you could pay for and that was that. Now it seems you order what you want to eat and the bill is just evenly divided at the end of the […]

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Recipe: Crustless New York Cheesecake
[ 0 ] January 26, 2010 |

Recipe: Crustless New York Cheesecake

Crustless New York Cheesecake*4 eggs2 pkg. 7 1/2 oz. each farmers cheese (cubed)2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese (cubed)2 cups sour cream2 cups sugar1/2 cup flour1/2 cup melted butter2 tbsp. lemon juice1 tsp. vanillaPreheat oven to 325 degrees (*We learned this is what is called a “cold oven”). Blend together all ingredients in two […]

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