Archive for 2012

Thanksgiving Day Roundup
[ 0 ] November 15, 2012 |

Thanksgiving Day Roundup

Whether you feel like cooking a little or cooking nothing at all, this roundup has a full list of how/where to get your Turkey Day fixings without all the cleanup. Hill Country BBQ is taking pre-orders for Thanksgiving To Go through November 16th. Pre-ordered turkeys, traditional sides and homemade desserts can be picked up from […]

Read More

Where I’m Eating: Lunch
[ 0 ] November 14, 2012 |

Where I’m Eating: Lunch

Sometimes I forget that food does not have to run me a days check worth and am reminded of this when I visit a spot like Roti.  Lunchtime in NOMA has evolved and now is the home of Roti, the Mediterranean Grill that’s fast but good.  Roti is an example of fast food that can […]

Read More

In a Pickle.
[ 0 ] November 13, 2012 |

In a Pickle.

Pickles are one of my all time favorite snacks.  Jarred, fried, slathered in between two pieces of bread, I honestly can take the brined cucumbers in all shapes and forms.  Recently Vlasic released their Farmer’s Garden premium varieties and I jumped at the opportunity to taste test.  Packed with cucumbers, veggies and a variety of […]

Read More

Where I’m Eating: Mall Fare
[ 1 ] November 9, 2012 |

Where I’m Eating: Mall Fare

Shopping builds up quite an appetite and window shopping builds up an even bigger one.  Taking on a new attitude about budgeting, I recently joined a friend to the mall (gosh, I have not been to this place in ages…).  Instead of spending it all, I simply window shopped and waited until feeding time which […]

Read More

Iron Skillet Cook-Off Recap
[ 0 ] November 8, 2012 |

Iron Skillet Cook-Off Recap

I had the pleasure of attending the Iron Skillet® Cook Off Competition Hosted by Crimson in Manhattan on Monday evening October 22nd.  This year marks their 11th annual cooking challenge between 5 New York City Firefighters and 5 Top Chefs.  Each Firefighter begins by selecting a recipe, and then the top chef must vary it […]

Read More