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Happenings At The Buzz

posted June 25, 2010 in Boise Foodie Guild

Just in from the Buzz! Cristi and Tom are changing their menu!!Upcoming Events at The Buzz....Dear Bob and Robin,Buzz Coffee and Wine will be hosting Blaze and Kelly for two fantastic music filled evenings. We will feature some exciting summertime wi (read full article)

Capture the moment

posted February 02, 2010 in josie's kitchen

Not everyday did we celebrate occasions like birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and even corporate events, so why not make it very special. Thanks to modern technology that today, the best way to make the occasion memorable is have a video coverage (read full article)

There's no place like (your adopted) home for the holidays!

posted November 17, 2009 in The Lunch Belle

For anyone who doesn't live in (or very near to) the same town/city/country where they grew up, the Thanksgiving and Christmas (and everything in between) holidays can be tough especially when long distances force you to celebrate alone.  Wheth (read full article)

There's no place like (your adopted) home for the holidays!

posted November 17, 2009 in The Lunch Belle

  Nothing screams "holiday" to me quite like the ice skating rink at Rockefeller Center!  For anyone who doesn't live in (or very near to) the same town/city/country where they grew up, the Thanksgiving and Christm (read full article)

The Hunger of Distance Running :)

posted October 24, 2009 in Think It Bake It

What do you get when a college student runs 18 miles before breakfast?A food-consuming creature similar to a garbage disposal. Yep.Watermelon.Honey Dew MelonGluten-Free French Toast made specially by Patty.Eggs.Toast with Peanut Butter and JamBananaC (read full article)

A picture collage: Colicchio cooks!

posted October 22, 2009 in The Lunch Belle

For the last day of the New York Food & Wine Festival, I observed a cooking demonstration with Tom Colicchio (restaurateur, famous chef and Top Chef judge).  Please enjoy these photos of Mr. Colicchio preparing the following: lemon confit, t (read full article)

New York Culinary Experience, day 2: "Seasonal Greenmarket Plates" with Alexandra Guarnaschelli

posted October 08, 2009 in The Lunch Belle

*Please note: Since this event covered two full days, I'm publishing my posts in smaller pieces.  I don't want to skimp on details, so please be patient.  Next up: Gillian Duffy interviews Dan Barber; followed by "Classic American Dessert (read full article)

New York Culinary Experience, day 1: "The New American Table," with Marcus Samuelsson

posted October 07, 2009 in The Lunch Belle

“Seriously Mom, I felt like a Midwestern tween who just met Miley Cyrus,” I gushed while describing my weekend at the second-annual New York Culinary Experience.  Of course, Mom had no clue that “Achy Breaky” Billy-Ray had a daughter.&nb (read full article)

Celebrating Santa Barbara's food culture

posted October 03, 2009 in Apricosa

This past Thursday kicked off epicure.SB October 2009, "a month to savor Santa Barbara cuisine, libations, and culture." It was a feast for the senses, looking at Fran Collin's photographs of chefs, kitchens, and local food on display at The Book De (read full article)

a review of rachel ray’s 30 minute meals -going where no man has gone before

posted September 30, 2009 in Noshings

The title may or may not be accurate, depending on how loyal male readers feel about her whole Maxim trying to break into new demographics and win new fans spread from a few years back.  The *only* hourglass pertaining and related to Rachel Ray (and (read full article)

chicken picatta recipe

posted September 28, 2009 in foodnmore

This is one of those recipes that’s so good and easy you’ll no doubt be convinced to stay home and cook vs. go to the local Italian joint.  At least I hope so.  Now, if your ‘local’ (read:  large conglomerate focus group tested food produc (read full article)

here’s to friday

posted September 25, 2009 in foodnmore

As I’m sure you’d agree, it’s been a heck of a long one (always is….no!?).  You deserve a reward.  Beer up, my friend. Beer up (read full article)

Raw Food Land Is All Abuzz

posted September 23, 2009 in In The Raw

Holy guacamole, there's lots of excitement sprouting up in the land of raw foods. Here's a sneak peek at a few juicy happenings...The New Hot SpotPerhaps the biggest buzz this month has been about the opening of Oklahoma City's new restaurant and cul (read full article)

A Family that Eats Together

posted September 22, 2009 in Two Kids (and a Mom) Cooking

Whether my day is crazy or calm, busy or boring there is one thing I always look forward to, sitting down for an evening meal with the kiddies (and my sister, while she’s living with us ). At dinner, we all share the happenings of our days an (read full article)

orange and avocado salad with jamaican jerk chicken recipe

posted September 20, 2009 in Noshings

Any excuse or delivery vehicle/mechanism that enables and facilitates consumption of Jamaican jerk chicken is fine in my book.  Actually, encouraged. Case in point:  orange and avocado salad.  As previously detailed I’m not a huge fan of salad b (read full article)

puerto rican lasagna (pastelon) recipe

posted September 16, 2009 in Noshings

No, really. Contrary to popular belief, this is not your standard, run of the mill Italian style lasagna doused with sprays of Hugo by Hugo Boss, Tommy by Tommy Hilfiger, or similar cologne (save the hate mail, please).  Rather, my personal and doct (read full article)

collard greens southern style recipe

posted September 15, 2009 in Noshings

This fish outta water is certainly new on collard greens, a predominantly African American Southern staple vegetable (as well as the whole Southern thing).  But that’s okay -this recipe is just as good as those sampled at a wide array of BBQ joint (read full article)

Come party the night away for a good cause

posted September 13, 2009 in The Lunch Belle

Come out for an evening of dancing, cocktails, gourmet treats, exciting raffle prizes, and incredible gift bags to celebrate Gilda's Club Worldwide! For more information and to buy tickets, click *here*   Raffle Tickets: $0 - $50: You receive (read full article)

papaya, feta, and red onion salad recipe

posted September 02, 2009 in foodnmore

Your humble correspondent isn’t the biggest salad fan out there.  Sure, they are nutritious and all that good stuff, but sorely lack in the creativity and all important filling factor.  I am man, hear me roar. Always one to troubleshoot (as long (read full article)

jamaican beef patty filling recipe

posted August 31, 2009 in foodnmore

Ask 10 grounded people the most popular food to come out of Jamaican and you’re bound to get the same 10 responses –the Jamaican beef patty.  Quintessentially Jamaican, flavorful, spicy, and tasty (not to mention beyond fulfilling after bar hopp (read full article)

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