Beginning at a black oak on the bank of the Allegheny River, the town of Oakmont was established about 15 miles northeast of Pittsburgh in 1816. (Vacation photo, July 2011) In early 2011, one of the most interesting restaurants in the Pittsburgh area was established...
I had one of the most amazing weekends! I was able to catch up with countless friends throughout my whole adventure. I met up with a good friend from way-back when (our freshmen year of college was 11 years ago!) and we caught up over...
Hello blogland! I did not get to my normal posting on Monday morning because this little blogger was on vacation! My extra-long weekend was filled with amazing food, even more amazing company and a stress-free environment (aside from the 100*F temperatures!). Don’t you love when...
I spent most of the work day yesterday judging the Peanut Presentations for the annual State Congress and learned so much from 9-18 year olds. I really did not expect a full morning of food demonstrations worthy of the food network! It was also filled...
I’m a huge fan of whole foods that are not processed, local, and organic if possible. I do not take vitamins and minerals because I feel we obtain the nutrients we need from the foods that we eat (or should eat!) in general. In the...
I was asked to appear on a local TV show on NBC! Some of you that have joined more recently might not know that I’ve been the Raleigh Couples Cooking Examiner for 2 years. I took a break from “examining” with two part time jobs,...
Most casseroles use a “cream of ___ soup” and since I’m all about being healthier, I thought I’d try a recipe for Tuna Noodle Casserole without the cream of____ soup. Tuna Noodle Casserole Ingredients: 8 ounces noodles (I used wide egg noodles) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin...
Sunday usually reminds me that tomorrow is Monday, which means I’ve got a full week ahead of responsibility. Cooking and baking on Sundays is one way I like to make the most of the weekend, try new recipes, and have food ready to go for...
Yet another Happy Birthday to the USA! Hope everyone’s Fourth of July was filled with fun, fireworks and food of course! I was able to catch up on much needed sleep, much needed sun, and managed to do a little cooking as well! Of course...
It may not seem that impressive from a photograph taken inside a moving vehicle, with a snapshot camera. However, the dense layers of fog rolling through the blue ridge mountains is certainly not something I see every morning as I drive to work! This...
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