Archive for September, 2010

Hump Day News
[ 0 ] September 22, 2010 |

Hump Day News

>>>Until September 30th, Sanctuary T will be hosting a tea-inspired recipe contest.  The grand prize winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Sanctuary T Shop and have their winning recipe featured on their site.  The runner-up will win a free bottle of T-Dust Seasoning and a 2 oz. tin of tea of their choice.  More contest […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: Napkins First.
[ 3 ] September 21, 2010 |

Etiquette Tuesday: Napkins First.

This week’s tip is a quickie.  Most people know this, but I often forget:  Place the napkin in your lap as soon as you sit down.  It’s a simple dining tip but sometimes becomes confusing:  should I put it in my lap when the bread comes?  when the food comes? or as soon as I […]

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Carmine’s DC
[ 2 ] September 20, 2010 |

Carmine’s DC

The first time I visited Carmine’s was with Mum and she just raved about this place.  She talked about the calamari and the spaghetti and the portions.  Of course, the thought of large portions of not only food, but good food, raised my antenna to the ceiling.  I had to go.  Unfortunately for me, the next […]

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World Tour: A Little Piece of Ireland
[ 0 ] September 17, 2010 |

World Tour: A Little Piece of Ireland

Recently, due to the coaxing of an old co-worker, I decided to try something different- Irish cuisine.  After visiting MCouls, a local pub in Greensboro, NC, I must say that it is definitely something that I will be trying again- I’m even contemplating hunting down a cheap flight to Ireland!  At MCouls, I found that […]

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Blue Cheese Meatballs
[ 1 ] September 16, 2010 |

Blue Cheese Meatballs

Just one of the many reasons I am encouraged to live in my kitchen is NEW cookware!  Thanks to CSN Stores for these nifty looking skillets from Rachel Ray Cookware.  I decided they needed some heat on their bottoms so a skillet meal was in order…Blue Cheese Meatballs anyone?!  Tools: 2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil […]

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