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More exciting Asheville news!
I haven't heard of that - but it sure sounds nice! (I only know downtown, really.)
NC now allows rare burgers!
I just read that article too.
http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/05/18/2070999/want-a-rare-burger-youre-a-step.html
But this part confused me:
"the rule prohibits serving undercooked or raw foods to children."
Does this mean that my kids won't be able to order rare burgers - or sushi, for that matter?
Advice for Raleigh pls.
I would also recommend Beasley's, Chuck's and Capital Club 16. They are all within walking distance of the Sheraton. Oh - and Dos Taquitos Centro. (Or are they calling themselves simply Centro now?)
Exhausted mom needs cook ahead meals for family or quick suppers for grab and go sports crazy kidss
I'm in the same boat. I rely on pasta salads, fruit, chicken salad, etc....
I want to make the ABC sandwich from the now closed Rockford in Raleigh [moved from Southeast board]
This looks good - but the ABC from the Rockford was Apple, Bacon, and Cheddar. I guess this is the risk of moving something from a regional board.......
Affordable Raleigh Brunch?
I haven't been yet, but my friends swear by the PR (Players Retreat). They say the brunch food is amazing - and it's very reasonably priced. Humble Pie is one of my go-tos. And you can't beat Nofo for Shrimp & Grits, French Toast, or a healty fry-up. (And their juice and coffee are good!)
We went to the buffet at Cantina South recently - and although the food was good, I ended up wishing I'd just gone to Humble Pie for Huevos Rancheros! ($15 is only good if you want to eat a lot of stuff, versus paying $12 for what you wanted all along.)
Blue Bell ice cream now in Raleigh/Cary
Hmmmm.... I'll remember that! (I do love my Chunky Monkey and Cherry Garcia. and I appreciate that they come in small containers!)
Blue Bell ice cream now in Raleigh/Cary
I'm not sure whether to thank you or not! I was unfamiliar with this brand - but bought some (at my local Kroger in Raleigh) out of curiosity. Now I can't stop eating it. And it *is* a very big tub! My daughter helped me select one that's vanilla with chocolate chunks and nuts.
How can I get my baked fish crispy?
I want to do a baked cod (or similar fish). Coat with a dijon/mayo/butter/lemon/garlic (?) mixture - then coat with panko and bake. What is the key to getting it crispy? Will I need to turn on the broiler at the end? Any favorite recipes to suggest? Thanks!
Southern & Southern. Raleigh weekend meals.
Thanks for the reminder about Cavaleras. I read about that in newraleigh.com a while ago - and had forgotten.
I'm so skeptical about seafood restaurants - and the freshness factor......but I might have to trust you enough to check this place out. Thanks for the post!
Mandolin Restaurant - coming soon (Raleigh)
Nice to hear a review.....
I had a really nice cocktail there when I popped in to take a look (the Old Fascist - their take on an Old Fashioned). I tried to book a table on a Saturday recently (this month - January) and was told they've been fully-booked every Friday and Saturday night since they opened! So good for them!
Paula Deen's may have "type 2" (aka lifestyle) diabetes - surprise, surprise, surprise!
This article/interview in today's paper has background information about her history with diabetes, about how her recipes are changing, and about her relationship with Novo Nordisk.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/diet-nutrition/story/2012-01-17/Paula-Deen-spreads-word-about-diabetes-in-down-home-manner/52602710/1
Shrimp 'n Grits, Hominy Grill, Charleston, SC
I should probably know this, but where is the Hominy Grill? (What city?)
Need a recipe for oven-roasted shrimp
I want to do some shrimp in the oven tomorrow. I've seen some interesting-looking barbecue shrimp recipes, but they are too messy - or require peeling.
I want to peel and devein them, toss them in some olive oil and spices, and roast them in the oven, then eat them with a toothpick or cocktail fork (or maybe leave the tail on).
Any ideas? Thanks!
Delicious Asian restaurants in Raleigh
If you are in downtown Raleigh at lunchtime (or until 7PM), you simply must check out Spize Cafe.
http://www.spizecafe.com/
bored with clam dip--football season, need inspiration PLEASE
My go-to Super Bowl dish is the following 5-layer dip:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/five-layer-mexican-dip-recipe/index.html
It's by Ellie Krieger, so it's healthier than most. Plus, it uses black beans (with a little chipotle) instead of refried beans. It's delicious - and you don't feel so bad after eating it!
bored with clam dip--football season, need inspiration PLEASE
I was going to suggest that. I just use equal parts mayo and sour cream, some horseradish to taste, and bacon pieces (the kind that come in a pouch - like Hormel). So easy - and always gets rave reviews.
Update on 4 Triangle Restaurants
Thanks for the info. I went to Frazier's once since the re-launch. But it was ages ago - and all we had were cocktails and cheese/meat.
I went to Mandolin this past weekend. It's in Hayes Barton on the corner of Oberlin and Fairview (former Evoo). It was packed. We just had a cocktail and dessert, both of which were very nice indeed. Saw some friends at the bar who said their meal was really good. But I can't report much else apart from that.
Ideas for Home Made Holiday Presents in a Bottle
I just made a ginger simple syrup that was part of a recipe for a Ginger Champagne Cocktail. It does include some vodka, which made it more like a ginger liqueur. but it was quite tasty.
It called for 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup sliced ginger, simmered for 10 minutes, then taken off the heat and 1/2 cup of vodka added. I refrigerated it overnight and removed the ginger the next day.
it was lovely topped off with some sparkling wine. (The recipe called for placing chopped crystalised ginger in the glass first.)
Roasted Brussels Sprouts - question
Thanks. I might lower the heat - particularly if I need to cook them with something else.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts - question
I like this idea and might try it next time. Thanks!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts - question
Thanks for your suggestion about the timing and temperature, as well as this idea. It's just what I had in mind and I'm trying it out today.
