Category Archives: Travel I would not usually order a BLT, but I was told that in Chapel Hill, Merritt’s Store and Grill is famous for their BLTs. Whenever I hear of a place being “famous” for a certain dish, I become very curious. The only way to cure this curiosity is to try their dish. I would not…  Dear Readers, Today I am in Madison,WI. Well I was supposed to arrive two days ago, but storms in Chicago canceled my flight, so I arrived a day late. Anyway, I made it here. The reason for the visit is that this morning I am beginning a western road with my old college roommate and…  Since 1923, Sutton’s Drug Store has been serving great food and filling your prescriptions. It used to be that all drug stores did both. Today at a drug store, you can pick up groceries or frozen meals, but you will not find a freshly made BLT, burger, or hot dog. Sutton’s, located on Franklin street,…  When I think of meatloaf, the first thought that comes to mind is Will Ferrel’s character of Chaz Reinhold in “Wedding Crashers” He is quite insistent on his mom bringing him meatloaf. I have had meatloaf a few times in my life, but it was not a staple of my family’s meals. I have no…  If you have followed my blog, then you have heard my feelings on BBQ. For those of you who are new, I will sum it up. Pulled Pork is KING. End of story. I have been to Texas and had brisket and beef ribs, but for me, NC pulled pork is the way to go….  It was only a matter of time before the search for the best food in college towns would land in my home state of North Carolina. Well that time is here. For those of you who do not know, Chapel Hill, NC, is home to the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. I have visited…  Why is it that the combination of turkey, gravy, stuffing, and cranberry sauce is reserved only for the 4th Thursday of November? Yes, you can eat this combination any day of the year, but traditionally most americans only eat it Thanksgiving and the following week as leftovers. Maybe it is the leftovers that are to…  Pearl Street is not the only place to find great food in Boulder. If you walk uphill a few blocks you will find yourself in a part of town fittingly named “The Hill”. This is where you will find a lot of the University of Colorado’s bars and restaurants (the University does not own them,…  Who doesn’t enjoy something illegal. The idea of doing something illegal intrigues most people. Upon hearing the name Illegal Pete’s I was intrigued and had to find out more. Tweet Pin It  In addition to finding out what great food Boulder had to offer, I was also there for the Food and Light workshop. I had a great time meeting some awesome fellow food photographers and working with the incredibly talented instructors Jen Yu (use real butter) , Todd and Diane (white on rice couple) and Helen…  Yesterday was July 4th! For many Americans this day is celebrated with grilling out and fireworks! I did not partake in any fireworks, but I did go over to my mom’s house for some grilling. Here are a few of the items we decided to put on the grill. Tweet Pin It  Have you ever wondered what gelato places do in the winter or what soup places do in the summer? Well why not serve both! Tweet Pin It |
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