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My brother doesn’t cook all too often, but when he gets a dish on the brain, he’ll get into the kitchen and throw all his weight behind it. The last time I was home, his dish du jour was a buffalo chicken sandwich. My bubba got behind the stove and prepped sandwiches for the whole…
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Once word got out about the food at Roberta’s, it was tough to get in the door. After The New York Times gave it a two star review, it became dang near impossible. Yesterday, Jen decided that’s where she wanted to go for brunch and no line was going to get in her way. The…
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After watching the Dawgs secure their spot in the SEC championship, I left the bar to grab a glass of wine and an appetizer with Dan and Brian who were both visiting for the weekend. Brian was staying with his brother in Chelsea and has become obsessed with the nearby John Dory Oyster Bar so we decided…
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This week has gone by fast, which is nice because if I have to wait much longer before I go home for Thanksgiving, I may burst. For some reason, I never watched Friday Night Lights. I’m not exactly sure why, but I think I had the idea it would be too cheesy. Then I watched…
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Pork jowel nuggets and doughnuts. I’m just going to throw those two things out there. How often do you see those to items listed next to each other as appetizers on a menu? The answer is “not as often as you should” (though doughnuts are très fashionable right now). Avery was visiting from DC before…
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Most WWII stories take place in Europe, once the war is in full swing since that seems to be the most gripping point of view. Sarah Blake’s novel, however, approaches the war from the American side, just as they are learning what is really going on in Europe. But this story is about more than…
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I can’t believe I forgot to post “3 on Thursday” last week! It has been an insanely busy couple weeks of apartment hunting, meetings, and vacations, but I am back in action and have included a bonus blog recommendation as an apology for not giving you your weekly dose of faves last Thursday. A magazine…
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Last night I tried a new side dish that featured some gorgeous Spring vegetables…even though it’s the middle of Fall. When I found this recipe, I knew I didn’t want to wait for the ground to thaw before I could try it. The vegetables were still very flavorful so I recommend making it soon, even…
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Before heading out of town for the weekend, Steph and I met up for a dinner date on Thursday. We chose tapas restaurant Salinas because it was in a convenient location and the New York Times had given it a very good review on the day we were choosing where to eat. Even though the…
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Last time I was home, my Mom gifted me with a lavender meat rub she could no longer use. Normally, I wouldn’t want her cast-offs – if it’s not good enough for her kitchen, why would I want it? I decided to accept the gift when she explained that although she thought it was delicious,…
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Peaches to Apples 