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.

The Best Irish Pubs in Raleigh – Our Opinion

Irish Food in the Triangle There are many places to choose from to visit in North Carolina for Irish food and a great time. We all are most familiar with the Hibernian on Glenwood Avenue. Many remember there was a big fire that shut them down for a time, but

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Pesto, Pistou, and Chimichurri Sauces

Green sauces are my favorite of mine as they add freshness and texture to almost any dish. For years I have been making and serving a chimichurri sauce that my amazing chef friend, Ana Claudia Tapioca, taught me. I add chimichurri to my menu when serving empanadas, beef, pork or

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Forbidden Rice is Nice

In ancient China black rice or purple rice was considered a delicacy and was only consumed by the ancient royals of china.  It would be forbidden to the average person to consume it. Today this rice although readily available to all of us common folk is not found on the

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Love of Food First Anniversary Issue

Happy First Year Anniversary to Love Of Food!  April is a special month for Love of Food Magazine. It was one year ago when we actually launched the magazine and began our Facebook page. We thought it would be fun to look back on the day of our launch party,

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Eggs Are Awesome

All About Yolks   According to the NC Egg Association, “Yolk color depends on the hen’s diet.” The more yellow-orange plant pigments, the deeper the color. When hens eat mostly wheat or barley their yolks are lighter. What about those double yolks? This usually happens when the egg is produced by

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No-Bake Dessert Recipes

Just because the warm weather is approaching does not mean that we have to stop baking up sweet treats! Turn your printer on, and get ready to try out some new no-bake desserts that your family and friends are sure to love. Let’s talk about no-bake desserts. What is a

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Viva Vivian

Vivian Howard’s latest series is called Somewhere South. It has aired its first four episodes. It is exciting to recognize in her series many foodie people with ties to the Triangle, many that I have already met. I can’t wait to see others that I know pop up as well

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Cinco de Mayo in the Quarantine

Months ago we had big plans for Love of Food Magazine’s April and May issues, but like the rest of us, our plans had to be revisited, reimagined, and reworked. We are happy that we live in North Carolina in a community that has been less affected by Covid-19 than

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Celebrating Cinco De Mayo In 2020

It is May 2020, Cinco de Mayo is quickly approaching. Due to the recent pandemic, we are all sheltering in place. That means no celebrating this year’s holiday at our favorite Mexican restaurant We thought why not celebrate at home by making something new. Empanadas! We have all been cooking

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