Archive for 2011

Creamy Prosciutto and Pea Pasta
[ 2 ] August 3, 2011 |

Creamy Prosciutto and Pea Pasta

2-3 tbsp. olive oil 1 package of prosciutto 3 cloves fresh garlic (finely chopped) 1 shallot (finely chopped) 2 ½ tsp. fresh thyme (*Add an additional tsp. to this if you would like to use as a garnish) 1 container of Philadelphia Cream for Cooking ½ cup frozen green peas 1 lb. linguine Salt (to […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: 20%
[ 1 ] August 2, 2011 |

Etiquette Tuesday: 20%

Ever been out with someone who is simply a bad tipper? Now I have discussed the other side of tipping, it is a kind gesture on the part of the customer to show appreciation for the good (*key word: good) service.  On the flip side, if the server does their part, then it behooves the […]

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Farm-to-Table
[ 1 ] August 1, 2011 |

Farm-to-Table

Every big city in the country has an impressive selection of restaurants —whether it’s Chicago’s experimental scene or New York’s ultra-fancy supper clubs, metropolitan areas have traditionally been the best places to find high-end cuisine. But many diners ignore the Midwest, what’s usually known as “flyover country” for folks on the coasts. But through small […]

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World Tour: “All this Paella!”
[ 0 ] July 29, 2011 |

World Tour: “All this Paella!”

Who would have thought that my inspiration for a post would come from Seinfeld?  After all, it is a show about nothing.  However, after one particular episode in which George and his parents rave on and on about a huge pot of ‘payaya’ that Jerry’s parents refuse to go over to enjoy, I became curious. […]

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Can The Food You Eat Reduce Your Stress Level?
[ 0 ] July 28, 2011 |

Can The Food You Eat Reduce Your Stress Level?

*Article Contributed by Tim Eyre Are you what you eat? I never used to think so. I liked to think that I was unique, with an individual blend of moods and character traits that were completely unrelated to my environment, my diet, or my genetic background. I was inventing myself as I went along, and […]

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