Some home cooks follow famous food bloggers for precise instruction, an authoritative tone or even a snarky style that derides others deemed out of step. They probably aren’t among Deb Perelman’s millions of fans who devour every inviting photo and heartfelt word on the conversational Smitten Kitchen. Her debut cookbook is in its fifth printing […]
Jill Warren Lucas
Bio: Jill Warren Lucas is a freelance food writer and project manager for INDY Week's Finder: Guide to Wake County.Link: http://eatingmywords-jwl.blogspot.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/jwlucasnc
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At PDQ Fresh Tenders, the chicken has never seen a freezer or microwave
PDQ Fresh Tenders 6305 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh 919-803-1171 WebsiteFacebook Sunday–Thursday 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–11 p.m. Folks who favor fast-food chicken may not realize just how foul their fowl really is. Chopped into unrecognizable bits and processed with sundry unpronounceable additives, these peculiar morsels often are frozen in great blocks for carefree […]
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Outer Banks Cookbook shows how to fix fish without fretting
As a farmer’s daughter, Elizabeth Wiegand takes special pleasure in the growing support for the farm-to-fork movement. She especially appreciates recognition of the considerable effort it takes for farmers to make it easier for consumers to enjoy fresh, locally grown vegetables and humanely raised meats. She’s doing her bit to turn the tide in one […]
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Ben and Karen Barker on their pursuits after the Magnolia Grill
Former Magnolia Grill chefs Ben and Karen Barker are accustomed to being recognized by in-the-know foodistas, especially in and around Durham. They have laid low since last May, when they unexpectedly closed the restaurant they had operated for nearly 26 years. But the stares have intensified since A Southern Season in Chapel Hill posted a […]
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Fullsteam and Cackalacky aim to go nationwide with a new brew
Cackalacky Ginger Pale Ale launch party Sunday, Jan. 27, 3–5 p.m. Fullsteam brewery Sean Lilly Wilson and Page Skelton are on a mission. Call it their manifest destiny. They’re also on a tight deadline. Since summer, the longtime friends have been quietly developing a bold business plan to introduce a new beer they hope will […]
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What food lovers buy—and want—for the holidays
For the dedicated cook, a partridge in a pear tree doesn’t compare to a fine paring knife as the ideal holiday gift. And those three French hens would benefit from basting with a melted block of rich European butter while roasting to a golden glow in your new convection oven. We checked with area chefs, […]
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Latkes with attitude, from Penny Rich
It’s traditional on the first night of Passover for the youngest child to ask, “What makes this night different from all others?” At Penny Rich’s house in Chapel Hill, this year the question could be recast for Hanukkah as, “What gives with the latkes?” Rich, a personal chef and caterer, usually hosts at least one […]
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Nama Kiss: Raw, vegan, organic, scrumptious fudge
Where can I buy Nama Kiss? Nama Kiss website namakiss.com Electric Beanz Coffee Bar 8109 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh Haven Medical Center 121 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill Papa Spud’s online farmers market papaspuds.com Wolfgang also will participate in a holiday bazaar Sunday, Dec. 16, noon–3 p.m. at Triangle Center for Spiritual Living, 4900 Waters Edge […]