Monthly Archives: December 2010

Kiss My Grits

Posted on December 30, 2010 by poprockphotography

No matter how many times I hear, “I hate grits.” I am really always baffled.  I usually chalk it up to they just haven’t had good grits. Southern girl guide to grits made simple. grits= 4 times the amount water … Continue reading →

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Cafe International

Posted on December 28, 2010 by poprockphotography

It’s Tuesday and you know I love Tuesdays because I go out to lunch with my friend Julia S. We set out today, coffee at Central, we shared a lovely French press of Ethiopian. Who knew that would set the … Continue reading →

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Eggs Made of the Devil

Posted on December 26, 2010 by poprockphotography

Deviled eggs make me very happy and not the frou frou, newfangled kind. The basic family recipe, cover dish, church social kind of deviled eggs.  Simple recipe that follow no strict rules, if you want more mustard or mayo or … Continue reading →

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Muy Bueno Senorita

Posted on December 24, 2010 by poprockphotography

This was one of those little restaurants that screams, “Hola Tonya! Eat here”, but I don’t because it’s on the corner of South Blvd. and Archdale, it’s a left turn before a median and you only ever went to that … Continue reading →

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Basil Thai Cuisine Charlotte, NC

Posted on December 23, 2010 by poprockphotography

Basil Thai Cuisine Charlotte, NC     Basil Thai Cuisine (704) 332-7212 210 N Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202      I have been to Basil twice now in two weeks, both times it has been delicious.  My first interaction … Continue reading →

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My first attempt Ribollita

Posted on December 23, 2010 by poprockphotography

You know how food memories stick with you no matter how many years pass? On an education wine trip- sounds ridiculous doesn’t it? I get a chuckle everytime I say those words, “education trip”, to Tuscany, no less, we were having … Continue reading →

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Bruegger’s

Posted on December 21, 2010 by poprockphotography

B is on vacation, so we are out and about bright and early, we grab a coffee, corporate style. I know, I know, sometimes it calls my name and I don’t feel too guilty because I have a birthday gift … Continue reading →

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Shepherd’s Pie

Posted on December 20, 2010 by poprockphotography

Yesterday I put beef stew chunks in the crock pot with red wine, water, spices, Garlic Expressions and a dash of that morning’s coffee.  It turned out fantastic, B and I ate it on rice last night and today with the leftovers, shepherd’s pie.  A glance on … Continue reading →

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Blech.

Posted on December 19, 2010 by poprockphotography

Tuesday lunch day with Julia S. we thumbed through the book and since last week was such a hit with Thai, we decided Thai House at University. I was optimistic about Thai House, boy, was I in for a rude … Continue reading →

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You Makong Me Crazy

Posted on December 19, 2010 by poprockphotography

Tuesdays are my fun days. I love going out on Tuesdays, usually it involves coffee around 11a to discuss big plans for lunch, going out to lunch with said discussion and then it might wrap up in the early afternoon at a local, … Continue reading →

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