Eat & Drink
This story was originally printed in the September/October 2014 issue of Chapel Hill Magazine. Bill Smith has a large, vividly patterned East African tablecloth pinned to the entry of his dining room to hide a mess he’d rather people did not see. He likes his small, art-filled home off Martin Luther […]
Each March we celebrate National Nutrition Month, and this year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics themed it “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right.” Eating healthfully should be anything but flavorless, because we know that would make it unsustainable. Rather, nourishing yourself well should include items and tastes you enjoy […]
Alexander Kast is a certified cheese professional at Goat Lady Dairy, and his wife, Cheryl-Anne, is the owner of Kast Events, a Chapel Hill-based boutique wedding & special event planning company. “The cooler months in North Carolina are absolutely our favorite time of the year. We both enjoy cooking together on […]
I was transported back to Italy after I read “grazie mille” or “a thousand thank yous” as I signed our party’s name to the wait list at Carrboro’s newest Pizzeria Mercato. Now I know there has been a lot of press already about the restaurant, and that this blog already […]
With brown craft paper still on some windows, Pizzeria Mercato made its long awaited debut on Friday. Located about as far from the Carrboro Farmers’ Market as one can roll a winter squash with gusto, the “soft opening” of the much anticipated eatery was an opportunity to test the menu […]
It’s evident that love is in the air, what with all the chocolates, wine and hearts in shop windows. And now here’s your chance to impress your lover: get a reservation at one of these restaurants for their special Valentine’s Day meal(s). Here is a great list of places to woo your […]
Like many of our friends, our family experienced a few bouts of sickness this winter. While I generally love to cook, I do not feel the same way when I am not feeling well. Luckily, there are many wonderful options around town and just down the block from our house […]
You may remember that last January I blogged about my goal to meal plan, which was to plan for 3 dinners each week. As accountability is a large part of what I do, I am holding myself subject by giving you an update. Did I schedule recipes every week? Nope. […]
Here are a few of my favorite things: The Thai curry mussels and fries at Kitchen. A simple scoop of strawberry ice cream from Maple View Farm. Oysters Rockefeller from Elaine’s on Franklin. The fried oyster salad from the Fearrington Granary. The steak frites from Acme. The nine-herb salad from […]
An Appealing Appetizer Happy 2016, y’all! I can hardly believe that it is the beginning of another year. As I reflect on 2015, my mind continuously returns to time spent with loved ones, whether it was my sister’s wedding weekend, watching a Carolina game with friends or exploring Italy with […]
