DIY Sofa Table Project

Remember my DIY Pallet Coffee Table? TodayI bring you another DIY project. How is it food related? Well, I partially build this Sofa Table so that I could have a place to rest cups/glasses/plates when I eat my dinner sitting on the couch and watching TV.

The project actually started when I noticed that my AC unit was leaking. Oh the joys of home ownership! I had to move my couch away from the

Remember my DIY Pallet Coffee Table? TodayI bring you another DIY project. How is it food related? Well, I partially build this Sofa Table so that I could have a place to rest cups/glasses/plates when I eat my dinner sitting on the couch and watching TV.

The project actually started when I noticed that my AC unit was leaking. Oh the joys of home ownership! I had to move my couch away from the

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Seared Tuna, Grapefruit & Avocado Salad. Plus, a Review of New West KnifeWorks

Earlier this month I received a gorgeous gift from the New West KnifeWorks: The 8. What's The 8?

"The 8
inch Chef Knife is for those who love only the best. "The Lightspeed
8" This knife was deliberately designed for folks who find a
traditional 8 inch chef cumbersome or intimidating. The graceful blade
shape, tapered tang and super thin blade grind makes this nimble knife
come

Earlier this month I received a gorgeous gift from the New West KnifeWorks: The 8. What's The 8?

"The 8
inch Chef Knife is for those who love only the best. "The Lightspeed
8" This knife was deliberately designed for folks who find a
traditional 8 inch chef cumbersome or intimidating. The graceful blade
shape, tapered tang and super thin blade grind makes this nimble knife
come

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All You Can Eat & Drink Brunch in DC: Zengo

Earlier this month I was invited to check out a new BRUNCH menu at Zengo by Heather Freeman PR.

Because I've eaten at Zengo multiple times and really enjoy their happy hour specials, I was looking forward to trying an all you can eat and drink brunch menu ($35).

All you can eat/drink menus are best when you have a few friends joining you: that way you can try a larger variety of dishes

Earlier this month I was invited to check out a new BRUNCH menu at Zengo by Heather Freeman PR.

Because I've eaten at Zengo multiple times and really enjoy their happy hour specials, I was looking forward to trying an all you can eat and drink brunch menu ($35).

All you can eat/drink menus are best when you have a few friends joining you: that way you can try a larger variety of dishes

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Visit to Sabra Factory in Richmond, VA: Sabra Tastemakers

Remember I wrote about my weekend in Richmond, VA? Well, it's time to give you a recap of the reason I went to Richmond in the first place: a tour of Sabra factory! {For those who may not know, Sabra is the maker of hummus. They also make guacamole, salsa and several dips and sides.}

I was super excited to be invited to be one of the Sabra Tastemakers. Early Saturday morning a car picked me up

Remember I wrote about my weekend in Richmond, VA? Well, it's time to give you a recap of the reason I went to Richmond in the first place: a tour of Sabra factory! {For those who may not know, Sabra is the maker of hummus. They also make guacamole, salsa and several dips and sides.}

I was super excited to be invited to be one of the Sabra Tastemakers. Early Saturday morning a car picked me up

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Borsch Recipe: Russian Recipes Revisited (RRR)

Borsch is one of my most favorite Russian dishes. I say Russian because that's where I grew up and was introduced to this recipe: please don't leave comments how it's a Ukrainian dish. We can all share it ;)

I've made borsch several times, so why blog about it again? Well, I have a good reason.

I was asked to do a demonstration on how to make borsch at the Jewish Museum of Maryland! Of

Borsch is one of my most favorite Russian dishes. I say Russian because that's where I grew up and was introduced to this recipe: please don't leave comments how it's a Ukrainian dish. We can all share it ;)

I've made borsch several times, so why blog about it again? Well, I have a good reason.

I was asked to do a demonstration on how to make borsch at the Jewish Museum of Maryland! Of

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Weekend in Richmond, VA: What to Do, Where to Eat?

This past Monday I had an incredible chance to visit Sabra's hummus factory in Richmond, VA {I will write about it next week!}.

Since my good friends Jenn and Luis moved to Richmond a few months ago, I decided to take this opportunity to spend the weekend visiting them before touring Sabra's factory and see what Richmond is all about.

Richmond, VA is about 2 hours driving from Arlington, VA

This past Monday I had an incredible chance to visit Sabra's hummus factory in Richmond, VA {I will write about it next week!}.

Since my good friends Jenn and Luis moved to Richmond a few months ago, I decided to take this opportunity to spend the weekend visiting them before touring Sabra's factory and see what Richmond is all about.

Richmond, VA is about 2 hours driving from Arlington, VA

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Escarole Soup with White Beans: Crazy Good Italian Cookbook by Mike Isabella

It's finally fall! The leaves are changing color, the air is crispy and the sweaters are now out of the closet!

Although I make soup year round, fall and winter are my favorite seasons for a big pot of soup simmering on the stove top. Soup can be a meal starter or a meal in itself. This Escarole Soup with White Beans from Mike Isabella's Crazy Good Italian is an excellent recipe to add to

It's finally fall! The leaves are changing color, the air is crispy and the sweaters are now out of the closet!

Although I make soup year round, fall and winter are my favorite seasons for a big pot of soup simmering on the stove top. Soup can be a meal starter or a meal in itself. This Escarole Soup with White Beans from Mike Isabella's Crazy Good Italian is an excellent recipe to add to

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Lunch at Merchant in Madison, WI: My First Time Eating FRIED Cheese Curds!

Hi! I spent a weekend in Richmond, VA visiting my friends Jenn and Luis and also participating in Sabra's Tastemakers program. I will fill you in on my adventures later this week, but for now I wanted to do a quick post about lunch I had on the last day of my Madison Weekend (Part 1, Part 2).

As I've mentioned before, I'm used to traveling solo and don't mind it much, but it's always nice to

Hi! I spent a weekend in Richmond, VA visiting my friends Jenn and Luis and also participating in Sabra's Tastemakers program. I will fill you in on my adventures later this week, but for now I wanted to do a quick post about lunch I had on the last day of my Madison Weekend (Part 1, Part 2).

As I've mentioned before, I'm used to traveling solo and don't mind it much, but it's always nice to

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Madison, WI Weekend in Instagrams

What to do when you have a $200 voucher from Frontier Airline that you need to use in a few months? Well, if you are anything like me, you look for a nonstop flight. The only few nonstop flights from DCA that Frontier offered were to Milwaukee and Madison. After polling a bunch of friends and weighing the pluses and minuses of each city, I decided to whisk myself away for a long weekend to

What to do when you have a $200 voucher from Frontier Airline that you need to use in a few months? Well, if you are anything like me, you look for a nonstop flight. The only few nonstop flights from DCA that Frontier offered were to Milwaukee and Madison. After polling a bunch of friends and weighing the pluses and minuses of each city, I decided to whisk myself away for a long weekend to

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What To Do With A Leg Of Lamb: Lamb & Butternut Squash Wonton Ravioli.

Is this another lamb post? Yes, yes it is! This past March I visited Charleston and absolutely LOVED it. When I was invited to participate in the BB&T Charleston Wine and Food Lambs and Clams Original Recipe Contest for a chance to win tickets to the Charleston Wine & Food Festival, how could I say no?

The recipe contest has four recipe challenges and your participation/voting is worth 25%!!

Is this another lamb post? Yes, yes it is! This past March I visited Charleston and absolutely LOVED it. When I was invited to participate in the BB&T Charleston Wine and Food Lambs and Clams Original Recipe Contest for a chance to win tickets to the Charleston Wine & Food Festival, how could I say no?

The recipe contest has four recipe challenges and your participation/voting is worth 25%!!

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Oatmeal: Love it or Hate it? Oatmeal With Kimchi & Fried Egg

Oatmeal: Love it or Hate it? Personally, I'm not a huge fan...well, unless it's loaded with sweet things like dark chocolate chunks, toasted pecans, dried cherries, etc. But then I might as well eat dessert, right?

Wrong! There is another way to eat a bowl of oatmeal: a savory way! Remember the savory oatmeal with leeks, ginger, and an egg I made a while back? Well, this is its cousin:

Oatmeal: Love it or Hate it? Personally, I'm not a huge fan...well, unless it's loaded with sweet things like dark chocolate chunks, toasted pecans, dried cherries, etc. But then I might as well eat dessert, right?

Wrong! There is another way to eat a bowl of oatmeal: a savory way! Remember the savory oatmeal with leeks, ginger, and an egg I made a while back? Well, this is its cousin:

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Saturday Farmers Market in Madison, WI

Happy Friday! Today instead of a recipe, I bring you Photos from Saturday Farmers Market in Madison, WI. I whisked myself away for a weekend to Madison and had a wonderful time exploring the new to me City, meeting up with a few friends as well as meeting a new one, eating a lot of great food and even trying out the Madison salsa scene, which could use a lot of improvement.

For now, some of my

Happy Friday! Today instead of a recipe, I bring you Photos from Saturday Farmers Market in Madison, WI. I whisked myself away for a weekend to Madison and had a wonderful time exploring the new to me City, meeting up with a few friends as well as meeting a new one, eating a lot of great food and even trying out the Madison salsa scene, which could use a lot of improvement.

For now, some of my

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Nutella Sandwich Cookies Recipe: Crazy Good Italian Cookbook by Mike Isabella

Do you love Nutella? Do you love dessert? Do you like cookies? If you've answered yes to all these questions, you are going to LOVE Nutella Sandwich Cookies from Mike Isabella's new cookbook, Mike Isabella's Crazy Good Italian. I received a preview copy of the book and this is the first recipe I made from it.

The book covers everything from a basic tomato sauce recipe to recipes with octopus,

Do you love Nutella? Do you love dessert? Do you like cookies? If you've answered yes to all these questions, you are going to LOVE Nutella Sandwich Cookies from Mike Isabella's new cookbook, Mike Isabella's Crazy Good Italian. I received a preview copy of the book and this is the first recipe I made from it.

The book covers everything from a basic tomato sauce recipe to recipes with octopus,

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Tupelo Honey Cafe Recipe Contest News

Hi!
I'm back from a wonderful quick get away to Madison, WI. I just needed to whisk myself away and discover a new City, eat at new restaurants, see a few friends and chill. I will tell you more about my trip later.

For now, I wanted to tell you about Tupelo Honey Cafe Recipe Contest.

I visited Tupelo Honey Cafe on both of my trips to Asheville and got a chance to meet Chef Brian, not to

Hi!
I'm back from a wonderful quick get away to Madison, WI. I just needed to whisk myself away and discover a new City, eat at new restaurants, see a few friends and chill. I will tell you more about my trip later.

For now, I wanted to tell you about Tupelo Honey Cafe Recipe Contest.

I visited Tupelo Honey Cafe on both of my trips to Asheville and got a chance to meet Chef Brian, not to

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