Bake

Bake is the category we select when a food item is prepared in a traditional oven versus frying on a cooktop or grill. Often when a food item is prepared in the oven it is cooked at a very even temperature. This is why preparing cakes and cookies baking them is an ideal method. Bake a cake, bake some bread, bake a casserole and many more food items are prepared this way on our site.

New Year-New Decade-New Beginnings

We are entering a new year and a new decade with a fresh new perspective on life, an attitude of gratitude and a healthier eating style. Personally I am poised to not only have a prosperous year financially but mentally and physically too! If you are like most of us,

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Get Lean and Mean

January, the month that we all seem to get obsessed with diet and exercise. New Year’s resolutions remind us of all the poor dietary choices and overeating that happened throughout the year. We know the key to healthy weight loss is to use these tools, diet, and exercise in conjunction.

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Food Among Art – A Local Love Story

Part 1 of 5 in a Series About Food and Art Art is the expression of one’s own imagination culminated and displayed within the confines of one’s creative abilities. Art is subjective, interpretive, and alluring. As a society, much of our history has been displayed in art. We learn from its

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G.58 Experience Fine China and Art

Part 4 of 5 in a series Food Among Art- A Love Story I was inspired to write this piece by a random lunchtime restaurant visit to a place that a friend recommended. I happened to be in the Morrisville area for a client meeting on a weekday and was quite

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I Found Love Where I Least Expected-NOFO @ the Pig

Part 3 of 5 in a series Food Among Art- A Love Story Miss Piggy Said  “Love is where you least expect it. So look there first.” Why did I not listen to this pig logic? I have to admit I have lived in the Raleigh area for over 15

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Forget Love- I Would Rather Fall In Chocolate

Part 2 of 5 in a series Food Among Art- A Love Story Fera’wyn’s Chocolate Cafe was founded by David and Joana Whittingham in late 2012. David, a graduate of Ecole Chocolate, and Joana, a self-taught artisan, work together to create truffles that are both beautiful and flavorful. They have been open

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The Chicken Sandwich War-Who Do you Love?

The entire country, especially the state of North Carolina is obsessed with the chicken sandwich. Those golden, crispy pieces of white, chicken breast served between a bun. McDonald’s and the other fast-food chains can’t hold a candle to the two companies that are leading in popularity for their chicken sandwich.

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Let’s Feast – Saint Patrick’s Day

The feast of Saint Patrick is more commonly known to most people as Saint Patrick’s Day. It started in 1631 to commemorate the death of Saint Patrick. We all know the story of the famed St. Patrick, born into a Roman family, kidnapped and brought to Ireland, escaped, became a

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