Jan 31
The announcement that Paula Deen, famous for her high-fat recipes, has been suffering from Type 2 diabetes for the past few years, is just the latest reminder of the importance of eating healthier. While dining out at a restaurant can be considered a treat, it doesn’t mean you have to abandon your diet. Savvy chefs …
Jan 28
Turkey, apple and cheddar hand pies. (Supplied) I love leftovers, especially those from holiday tables. Favourite ingredients can be recycled into soups, stews, casseroles and more. It’s easy and many dishes can be frozen to be enjoyed at a later date. Here’s a selection I know you’ll tuck away for future consideration – especially with …
Jan 25
I’m afraid I don’t know much about this lovely little butter dish – the base is marked “G.P. Ltd”, but I can’t find any info on this pottery house. It may well have been made by George Proctor & Co (England) who stamped their works with their initials, but I can’t say for certain. Regardless, …
Jan 22
Surf and Turf at Russell's Blue Water Grill — filet mignon and a butter-poached colossal prawn Christmas is coming and there’s one question that keeps popping in your mind — Where will you be enjoying your Christmas feast? While some restaurants have decided to shut their doors, these area restaurants have created menus that are …
Jan 19
California is famous for its luxurious coastlines and the delicate weather that graces hawaii almost year-round. And while other country looks to the few small months each year whenever they can entertain outdoors Californians are usually lucky enough to be able to remember outside all year long. In Italy, dining outdoors has long been embraced …
Jan 12
The restaurant dining room is just off the hotel lobby with its own, separate entrance via the side courtyard. Bellocq is on the opposite side of this courtyard. Artwork in the restaurant is by Madilynn Nelson and Amanda Stone Talley, both of whom created art for Macquet’s previous restaurants. The only issue with the restaurant …
Jan 11
By Loretta Cordes Originally published January 3, 2012 at midnight, updated January 3, 2012 at midnight Now that the holidays are over, it is time to think about goals for the new year. Does food get wasted in your house on a regular basis? Does it seem like you eat out all the time? Is …