Three months and change ago, I set a goal to save money at the grocery store. I was tired of standing at the checkout counter, cringing at the bill. I knew that there had to be a way to whittle down grocery costs without sacrificing the taste or quality of our meals. Last week I [...]
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Thrifty Marketing Tips
Posted in How-Tos, Mindful Foodie on January 19, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
How To Choose A Thanksgiving Wine
Posted in Beverages, How-Tos, Wine Notes on November 10, 2011 | 8 Comments »
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year… or throwing a holiday dinner party of any kind… or having the boss-man over before your end of the year performance evaluation… odds are you’re giving some serious thought to the wine. Even if it’s not normally your beverage, you might be wanting to impress everyone with your fabulous [...]
How To Make A Cheese Board
Posted in Appetizers, How-Tos, tagged Cheese on December 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Ah, the cheese board. Star of the after-dinner hour. Hero of the wine-and-cheese party. (Oh, who am I kidding? Beer me some Pinot.) No, but really… the cheese board has its place. After dinner, served in place of dessert, it’s the height of sophistication. As much as I love to bake and serve people desserts, [...]