Archive for July, 2011

World Tour:  Greek Salad
[ 1 ] July 9, 2011 |

World Tour: Greek Salad

I absolutely have to go to Greece.  Not just because i’m obsessed with The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, I think the scenery would be positively breathtaking, but because I believe that the people, the food and the culture in general would all be breathtaking as well.  I especially think that the authentic Greek cuisine […]

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I Need a Snack: Cracker Creations
[ 0 ] July 8, 2011 |

I Need a Snack: Cracker Creations

Let me start by saying I am not a snacker.  Never have been, never will be.  I guess that’s why I surprised myself when I decided to take a stab at reviewing Cracker Creations Garden Vegetable and Parmesan Herb.  This is one of those good surprises in food.  Seasoned crackers with a cream cheese filling […]

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Chain Gang
[ 4 ] July 6, 2011 |

Chain Gang

Call me a food snob but chain restaurants have never been my thing.  The food typically tastes like a bad combination of rubber and too much grease which is not how I want my dining experience to begin or end.  Recently, I may have had a change of heart, however, after I stumbled into the […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: To Say or Not to Say
[ 0 ] July 5, 2011 |

Etiquette Tuesday: To Say or Not to Say

One way to ruin the conversation before it starts is with the wrong opening line.  I had to chuckle when I saw this in The Freixenet Social Survival Guide.  Freixenet toasted the launch of their food truck tour in the District with cocktails, tapas and games.  After playing a game similar to Wheel of Fortune, […]

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World Tour: Happy Independence Day!
[ 0 ] July 4, 2011 |

World Tour: Happy Independence Day!

Today marks the 235th birthday of the United States of America.   While I did not have the luxury of purchasing an airline ticket to visit white sands and blue water, I did enjoy a fantastic weekend with my family (and I was able to save my American Airlines points for another time).  Now, back at […]

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