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World Tour: Italian Lemon Granita
[ 1 ] February 18, 2011 |

World Tour: Italian Lemon Granita

It’s been a beautiful past couple of days in North Carolina; however, the cold weather will be returning in a few days [insert sadface here]. In the meantime, I plan on using the sunny weather as a chance to take advantage of a easy and delicious recipe from Buddy Valastro for Italian lemon granita (or […]

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World Tour: Super Bowl Sunday, an American holiday
[ 0 ] February 4, 2011 |

World Tour: Super Bowl Sunday, an American holiday

This Sunday, millions will gather in front of their televisions to witness Super Bowl 45.  As the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers study football film and go over plays, some folks will be preparing for their flights to Dallas, Texas and others will be stocking up on beer and preparing for traditional Super […]

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World Tour: Chinese New Year
[ 1 ] January 28, 2011 |

World Tour: Chinese New Year

Millions will be ringing in the Year of the Rabbit on the Chinese New Year, which falls on February 3rd this year.  Just like here in the States, the beginning of a new year is commemorated with family, celebrations and traditionally fortune-bringing dishes.  Since airline tickets to China aren’t cheap, you can celebrate the occasion […]

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World Tour: Soups here and there
[ 1 ] January 21, 2011 |

World Tour: Soups here and there

As we continue to fight the bitter winds and icy mixes of winter weather, I thought it would be interesting to research and share a couple of international soup recipes.  If you can’t escape the cold weather by hopping on a flight, use your very own kitchen as an escape by cooking up a soup […]

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World Tour: South America in Virginia
[ 0 ] January 14, 2011 |

World Tour: South America in Virginia

The modern edge of fine dining will meet the exotic spice of South American cuisine at Vinifera Wine Bar and Bistro on Saturday, January 29th.  The urban-chic bistro in Reston, Virginia hosts “Vinifera’s World Tour” each month, giving guests the opportunity to experience the cuisine and fine wines of different regions of the world without […]

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