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Pier I Cafe – Drinks With a View – We’ll Drink To That!

posted August 17, 2010 in Harriet Magpie

This summer, we Magpies have loved the summer nights in the city; hanging out at outdoor bars with friends, enjoying cocktails under the stars. But like many of our fellow Magpies, we’ve grown a bit sick of places like 230 Fifth and Frying (read full article)

EWAMERS @ Center Stage Family KTV Bar & Resto

posted August 16, 2010 in My Little World

Ian invited me last Thursday to join in their birthday treat blowout with his officemates at Center Stage in Jupiter Street. Note: All August and September celebrant are in-charge for the bill, since Ian celebrates his birthday on August 14, he contr (read full article)

Coconut Pudding with Strawberry Sauce

posted August 16, 2010 in Malaysian Delicacies

For the ramadan month would like to share a dessert recipe with all of you. Great pudding ,something cold to open your fast with . Try it out.800ml coconut milk100gms sugar50gms corn flour1 tsp vanilla essenceStrawberry sauce3 fresh strawberries1 tsp (read full article)

Fruit Cocktail

posted August 15, 2010 in FoodForFriendsYeah

I hope you all like my dad’s cool fruit cocktail, with a creamy twist! He makes this in the summer time, usually when we have a BBQ or eat al fresco. It can be modified to suit different tastes but I recommend this recipe! It has evolved over (read full article)

VEDA – August 14, 2010: Favorite Drink

posted August 15, 2010 in Curious Notions

Ah, a couple of ya’ll are telling me I’m posting too many video blogs. I totally agree. The thing is, the project is called VEDA, Vlog (video blog) Every Day in August. I’m sorry. Bear with me? Today’s suggested topic for VEDA (read full article)

Danger sodas

posted August 14, 2010 in Women's Health and Lifestyle

This is a warning for pregnant women. Do not try to drink carbonated beverages. Moreover, too often. Can result in babies born prematurely. "This is not a good choice for pregnant women," said Dr. I. Thorhallur Halldórsson from Staten Serum Institut (read full article)

Taste on Melrose: Round 2

posted August 14, 2010 in Dishful Thinking

It’s been a while since my last visit to Taste.  The timing was impeccable, with the brother and sis-in-law in town last weekend, and the second Groupon I had to Taste was about to expire.  That helped narrow down our restaurant choices prett (read full article)

The Legacy of Buck Bannister

posted August 14, 2010 in Sleeping Kitten - Dancing Dog!

Over the past year I have been a site manager, coordinator and food writer for Half Hour Meals. During this time I have met cooks, chefs, cookbook authors, culinary instructors, culinary students, food radio and TV personalities, other food writers, (read full article)

"Sterling Cooper and You” How to Throw a 1960s Mad Men Inspired Party

posted August 13, 2010 in Essentially Entertaining

We have the great pleasure of introducing a very special guest contributor.  Embodying the perfect mix of class, savvy & sass, Auntie Carrie's Speakeasy offers a spot-on perspective about entertaining.  Read on to enjoy he (read full article)

Wonderful Watermelon

posted August 13, 2010 in The Vegan Diet

I don't know anyone who doesn't enjoy eating watermelon on a hot, Summer day. Apart from being a wonderful thirst quencher it has a cooling effect on the body. Watermelons are part of the same family as cucumber, squash, and pumpkin. The watermelon i (read full article)

Ramadan Special: Vermicelli Chicken Soup

posted August 13, 2010 in Syrian Foodie in London

Another year passed very quickly and Ramadan is here again. Although I am not particularly the religious type, I can't ignore the presence of the holy month. The culinary tradition of Ramadan is incomparable to any time of the year. The whole month i (read full article)

Casey's Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake

posted August 13, 2010 in Confessions of a Serial Baker

I was having a vanilla shake with frozen raspberries added to it, and Casey decided he wanted a shake, too. This is the result...Casey's Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake1 scoop chocolate protein powder1 c. milk2 t. peanut butter7-8 ice cubesPut (read full article)

Temptation Thursday!

“Drink moderately, for drunkenness neither keeps a secret, nor observes a promise”-Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Hello! Can you believe that is is Thursday already? I can't! Today I have two drink recipes to share with you - one with and one witho (read full article)

Orxata i Fartons

posted August 11, 2010 in Tamarind and Thyme

Blai went to Barcelona a week earlier than I did and I had to spend that entire week hearing about how fabulous fartons were and how well they went with orxata and how I absolutely had to try them. (Go ahead and giggle at the name like a five year ol (read full article)

Food and Drinks @ Lollapalooza 2010

posted August 11, 2010 in LookyTasty.com

It’s my last evening in Chicago! I was here the past week – exploring the city, eating well, and having lots of fun. The highlight from this past weekend was Lollapalooza! I went to Lollapalooza last year and had such a great time, I was (read full article)

Frank in Austin and why I must go to there.

posted August 10, 2010 in The Meat and Potatoes Foodie

1. They serve their drinks in Mason jars.2. They have bacon infused vodka.3. They have chocolate dipped bacon.4. The place is freaking adorable - like a general store from the 1800's as envisioned by Kubrick.5. It's cheap. An old school jalapeno chee (read full article)

Philippe – Now That’s Fancy Chinese Chow, Mister!

posted August 10, 2010 in Harriet Magpie

The famous New York City Chinese restaurant Mr. Chow has been around for years – and has locations around the world. But when Philippe Chow (no relation to Michael Chow, owner of Mr. Chow) left Mr. Chow after 27 years of service, he took m (read full article)

What would a trip in Korea be without eating in a yakiniku (meat...

posted August 10, 2010 in Food Trips

The resto inside the resto the utensils side dishes woohh.. that must be spicy the grilling plate our meat spicy rice going to the plate! wrap it in cabbage What would a trip in Korea be without eating in a yakiniku (meat grilling) restaura (read full article)

Cuatro cócteles saludables sin alcohol para refrescarnos este verano

Héctor Henche ha creado los cuatro cócteles que componen Vichy Catalan drinks El mundo de la coctelería está viviendo una constante evolución en España, reinventándose día tras día. La demanda de cócteles sin alcohol ha crecido especta (read full article)

Cuatro cócteles saludables sin alcohol para refrescarnos este verano

Héctor Henche ha creado los cuatro cócteles que componen Vichy Catalan drinks El mundo de la coctelería está viviendo una constante evolución en España, reinventándose día tras día. La demanda de... Haz clic en el titulo para leer el articu (read full article)

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