Archive for August, 2011

Guest Post: Fall Trends
[ 0 ] August 31, 2011 |

Guest Post: Fall Trends

The summer heat’s still got the country in its fiery grip, but—thankfully—autumn is just a month or so away. As the weather turns chillier, fall brings its own bounty of lovely fruits and vegetables. And that means cooks have a chance to make meals designed to fill their bellies, warm their bodies and strengthen their […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: Cancellation Policy
[ 1 ] August 30, 2011 |

Etiquette Tuesday: Cancellation Policy

After hearing for almost a week that our town would be turned upside down, Hurricane Irene came and went luckily leaving with minor damages.  For many of us, most of our plans were disposable and could be postponed until the next weekend or week after but what about those of us who could not alter […]

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Fall Food Roundup
[ 0 ] August 26, 2011 |

Fall Food Roundup

WINE DOWN The 2011 New York City Wine & Food Festival takes place on September 29-October 2, 2011.  Buitoni is the official sponsor for the festival this year and is giving away two tickets to the festival and a trip for two to NYC.  Additionally, other prizes will be awarded including complimentary Buitoni frozen meals […]

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World Tour: Australia in Virginia
[ 0 ] August 26, 2011 |

World Tour: Australia in Virginia

The Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro in Reston, Virginia is providing yet another opportunity for patrons to get a taste of another country without booking a flight. The next event, scheduled for Saturday, August 27,  in Vinifera’s  World Tour Dinner Series is set to take your senses on a trip to Australia/New Zealand. There will […]

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Tweet’s Sweets
[ 0 ] August 25, 2011 |

Tweet’s Sweets

Entrepreneurs in the food industry inspire me especially when they are in the baking business.  Made to order food is a totally different animal where there is more room for error but in baking adding too much salt at the beginning of the process could cost you an extra 2+ hours in the kitchen.  I […]

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