Archive for May, 2011

Johnna’s Pick of the Week: Taberna’s New Tapas
[ 0 ] May 12, 2011 |

Johnna’s Pick of the Week: Taberna’s New Tapas

Honestly, the first thought that comes to mind when I think of tapas is:  not enough.  Staying true to their original purpose, snacks/appetizers in Spanish cuisine, they are no more than 1-2 spoonfuls of food spread out on a small plate.  For yours truly, this is appropriate when my appetite is not begging for more […]

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Food News
[ 1 ] May 10, 2011 |

Food News

RANDOM How often do you hear about a fruit juice and Hollywood coming together to make “The Greatest Movie Ever Sold”?  Well, that’s what happened when POM Wonderful decided to underwrite Morgan Spurlock’s movie, The Greatest Movie Ever Sold.  From the same director of Super Size Me, this movie explores product placement in advertising. FYI: […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: Closing Time.
[ 1 ] May 10, 2011 |

Etiquette Tuesday: Closing Time.

Etiquette Tuesday is my time to vent.  Evidently my readers have taken on the same attitude and I am loving the incoming flow of stories over the past couple of weeks.  This week comes a lesson that should not be taken lightly:  service does not end until the last customer leaves.  Now I understand:  you’re […]

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Curried Chickpeas
[ 0 ] May 9, 2011 |

Curried Chickpeas

*It’s rare that I meet someone that cooks and I do not request a recipe.  Anupy Singla is no exception.  I was able to snag this Curried Chickpeas recipe from the best selling cookbook author which is not only simple to make but filled with tons of flavor. Rasa walla Kabuli Chana | Slow cooker […]

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The Indian Slow Cooker
[ 0 ] May 9, 2011 |

The Indian Slow Cooker

For years I thought I was the slow cooker queen, but I stand corrected.  Anyone who can devote not only a full cookbook to not only the crock pot but to a particular cuisine should officially hold the title.  That’s where Anupy Singla comes in with her slow cooker cookbook, The Indian Slow Cooker, focusing […]

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