There’s an awesome Italian chain in the area called Mamma Lucia’s. It’s great food that’s reasonably priced….and the blue tinted water glasses make me feel like the water I drink there is extra pure. Their biggest “problem” is that whenever I order my favorite dish – Penne Norcina (one of the best pasta dishes I’ve…
Read more...Archive for August, 2009
Spinach Gratin Recipe
Thursday, August 20th, 2009
We’re excited to share with you some special recipes courtesy of Chef Danielle. You can view more delicious recipes on her website – www.whatscookingorem.com. We’ll be adding all of these recipes to a new category on our recipe page titled “Chef Danielle’s Recipes.” Photo Courtesty of www.whatscookingorem.com Spinach Gratin Ingredients 4 Tbsp butter 4 cups…
Read more...VCCC (Vanilla Creme Cookie Challenge) Results
Friday, August 14th, 2009
Well, the results are in, and after polling a large group of no less than 7 people (with myself being the 7th) ages 5-35, I have the official results of the Vanilla Creme Cookie Challenge. Pictured to the left are the contestants in the VCCC. From top to bottom they are: Vienna Fingers, Golden Oreos,…
Read more...The Vanilla Creme (or Cream) Cookie Challenge
Thursday, August 13th, 2009
On July 1, I embarked on one of the most difficult challenges I’ve ever faced – eating NO CHOCOLATE for three months. No See’s Candies, no white chocolate mochas, no cookies n’ cream ice cream, no chocolate. PERIOD. Why? I’ll admit it…I’m a junk-food lover, and to try and get a grip, I’m abstaining from…
Read more...Dream Dinners Chicken Yakitori Review
Monday, August 10th, 2009
Review: This is one of the staple Dream Dinners that I always buy when it’s on the menu. If you’re looking for authentic Japanese flavor – this is not the way to go. This is 100% American Asian cuisine – which means strong flavors & thick sauce. (True Asian cuisine has subtle flavors and usually…
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