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April 2012
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04/26/12Fiesta at Carnegie HallAs a lover of all things Latin American, I was excited to hear that Carnegie Hall’s annual fundraiser in Lewisburg was going to be a South American celebration. This year's event, FIESTA, will have a thematic menu that includes Argentine Chicken Skewers, Chilean Pork Empannadas and Chimichurri, Rice and Beans, Sauteed/Roasted Vegetables, Black Bean Hummus, and Fire Roasted Tomatillo Salsa, from Blackwell's Restaurant. The good food doesn’t end there—Carnegie Guild members will be providing delicious desserts. Don’t worry about eating too much either because once Kike & Miguel begin playing you won’t be able to stay still! The dynamic duo hails from South America—Kike is from Chile, and Miguel from Clorinda—and their lively... Posted at 08:30 AM Comments |
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04/24/12Ambrae House in Berkeley SpringsOn a recent weekend getaway to Berkeley Springs, my boyfriend and I discovered a fabulous little restaurant and bed and breakfast called Ambrae House. Situated on Washington Street, right in the heart of town, it was a dining experience we won't soon forget. After a random set of events that culminated in Mark and I walking into Ambrae for a third time in one day when we walked in for dinner that night, all the owner, Lisa Bowman, and the bartender could do was laugh at us as they recognized the two crazy kids who obviously couldn't make up their minds. We sat at the bar, and with March Madness basketball on and sweet libations in hand, we perused the menu. And realized we were in for a tough decision because everything sounded so good. Did we want to start with the ahi... Posted at 10:30 AM Comments |
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04/17/12Ramps: The Herb of SpringRamps are often an overlooked herb. Hence the reason they are called "the best kept secret." For those of you who do not know much about them, here is what you need to know. Ramps are wild herbs that are known for growing in damp areas throughout the Appalachian region and the northeastern United States. They have a strong and distinct flavor that is a combination of garlic and onion. They are only around for a small window of time in the spring and many people head to the woods to find them during this brief opportunity. If you want to learn more about ramps, be sure to check out the recently published cookbook, Ramps: Cooking with the Best Kept Secret of the Appalachian Trail. After reading through the cookbook, I can’t wait to try out... Posted at 08:30 AM Comments |
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04/10/12Eggs on HashMaking a dinner menu every week is an easy way to add variety to your meals. It also makes grocery shopping a breeze. Before I made menus I would end up eating some form of chicken and vegetables most nights of the week. My menu was getting pretty stale. Then, along came Pinterest. With a place to easily compile all of the recipes I see that grab my attention I had no excuse to not spice up my weekly menu. This week the menu is looking mostly like breakfast for dinner. I found some great recipes including, Eggs on Hash. It’s a quick easy recipe with minimal clean up—perfect for a busy evening. I was most looking forward to the eggs in this dish. There aren’t many foods that I love more than a dippy egg. Sadly, the eggs were cooked a little too long... Posted at 08:30 AM Comments |
