Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Review: Halcyon, Flavors from the Earth

My husband and I recently celebrated our anniversary.  I had a few restaurants in the queue to visit, and of those, I opted for a relatively new restaurant, Halcyon, Flavors from the Earth.  I have to admit that I was skeptical when I first heard it’s name, but I love restaurants that focus on local farm-to-fork concepts. Sure enough, skepticism was quickly set aside.

Friday, April 22, 2011

Friday Favorites: Quick dinners

Some days you want something homemade, but you just don't want to cook very much at all.  On those days, what do you cook?  The girls behind CFT bring you their favorite quick 'n easy recipes.  Post if you have a favorite quick and easy recipe you would like to share!

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Review: Dilworth Neighborhood Grille

The Dilworth Neighborhood Grille is somewhat of a multi-faceted eatery/hangout. Offering a sports-themed bar area with a tempting array of tap beers, munchies and HD televisions to watch, there is more to see. The other sections include 2 private party rooms and a family-friendly dining area with oversized comfy booths surrounded by charming wood-paneled walls. And now for the food…

Friday, April 15, 2011

Friday Favorites: Kitchen gadgets

We are starting a new weekly post called "Friday Favorites".  In this section, we are going to discuss our favorite something-or-other.  To kick it off, we asked each other what each of our top five kitchen tools were.  Here are our answers:


Thursday, April 14, 2011

Eating for a Cause: Taste of the Nation

When I first heard about Taste of the Nation, I sent an email to my CFT ladies and husband marking the event as one I wanted to attend.  I have been disappointed by other “taste of” events in the past but this one changed my mind.  I desperately wanted to go.  The middle of the week and a relatively high price tag made it seem like a lofty goal, so imagine my surprise (and joy!) when late last week, my husband came home with two tickets.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Review: Boudreaux's Louisiana Kitchen


In the mood for some Louisiana-style Cajun cuisine? Then head out to Boudreaux’s, a Cajun eatery in Charlotte’s artsy Noda district. Inside its cramped yet cozy atmosphere, you will find a simple décor, a friendly staff and consistently good food.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Recipe: Ropa Vieja (aka Old Clothes)





Wow - blogging is hard work! After a brief hiatus, its time to get back on topic - MORE CUBAN FOOD!! As previously noted, Cuban dishes are deep rooted in traditional recipes that leave little room for innovation. This may be a likely reason why Cubans have taken so much creative liberty in the naming of their dishes. In keeping with the theme around Cuban dishes with names intended to confuse and deter, today I present you with Old Clothes. Yup - that is what it is called - Ropa Vieja. Hands down, without a doubt, the holy grail of all Cuban dishes. If I was stuck on a desert island - two things I tell you - two things - Ropa Vieja and Croquetas. This is my dear suegra's recipe. She is one of the best Cuban cooks (Cubans cook - they don't "chef") I know, and just by nature of attempting to transcribe her recipe I have likely angered some Santeria high priests and San Lazaro Himself - Cuban women don't cook from recipes, they cook from the heart. Well worth the wrath of the gods to share this magic with you! Enjoy!