Category Archives: Recipes

Now serving: Milkshake

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

My inbox is the sad proof that I’m a sucker for email giveaways. Dinner for two at a fancy restaurant in NYC, a weekend getaway to some mountain retreat, a book. I’ve entered hundreds of these things. I’ve never won anything. … Continue reading →

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A coupon and a confession

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

Confession: Vic Pop made a frownie face today when I got the email from bloomspot featuring today’s deal at Le Cirque in NYC. Sad feelings about the fact the formal dining experience has been overhauled in the last five years and … Continue reading →

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American Craft Beer Week, May 16-22

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

Look, people change. In college, my idea of the perfect afternoon snack consisted of beef jerky and Diet Mountain Dew. Obvs I still love beef jerky, but the neon green soda thing, not so much. At that time, I felt … Continue reading →

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Lots of boozing and a little snacking in the Triangle this weekend

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

Bell’s Oberon is the draft special at Milltown in Carrboro this month, $5 for a 16 oz pour all day every day in May. 3 Cups in Chapel Hill is hosting a big FREE Beaujolais tasting on Saturday featuring 10 wines … Continue reading →

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Now serving: Cinco de Mayo in the Triangle

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

Sometimes the old fiesta at your local cantina gets a little dullsville. The same basket of chips and salsa and watery Micheladas feels ho hum year after year. No me gusta. Triangle revelers in need of an excuse to commemorate … Continue reading →

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God loves the ugliest vegetables. And creatures.

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

Last night, I was trying to remember the name of the ugliest thing from God’s lovely earth that I have ever seen, the geoduck (pronounced gooey-duck). I finally remembered it, but not before my Google Images search for “ugliest vegetables” … Continue reading →

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Tuscaloosa

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

I was 14 when I moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama from Atlanta. My mother got a job teaching at the University and we didn’t have a lot of money, so we decided to live downtown near the school, about 5 blocks … Continue reading →

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Good luck, Downtown Raleigh Farmers Market!

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

Today begins the Downtown Raleigh Farmers Market season. They’re celebrating the launch of their second season with a Spring Fling Kickoff that includes all sorts of free treats and live music today at their new home in City Plaza, the … Continue reading →

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Uuuuumami, that’s good!

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

This week my favorite houseguest and BFF since 1985 visited me in Chapel Hill for a few days. While scrutinizing the labels of fancy Italian jarred pizza sauce at A Southern Season, we came across Taste No. 5 Umami Paste. We … Continue reading →

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Loving andreareusing.com!

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

Check out the fabulous new site andreareusing.com – perfect timing with the release of Cooking in the Moment yesterday. Loving the events listing. Vic Pop can’t wait for the signing and tasting at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill Saturday afternoon. Favorite recipes … Continue reading →

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