Greensboro Loves Haiti – Benefit rescheduled for Today (2.7.10)

travis | February 7, 2010

Please read below to find out how you can be a part of this awesome benefit event:
The event has been posted by sam sullivan on facebook, called “Greensboro Loves Haiti”
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=Sam+Sullivan&init=quick#/event.php?eid=291364021755&ref=share
Location:  1214 Grove Street, Greensboro, NC  (The Greensboro HIVE) – 5 to 8pm.
“The event is a benefit dinner for disaster relief in Haiti. We’re asking for [...]

Greensboro Loves Haiti – Benefit Event

travis | January 25, 2010

Please read below to find out how you can be a part of this awesome benefit event:
The event has been posted by sam sullivan on facebook, called “Greensboro Loves Haiti”
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=Sam+Sullivan&init=quick#/event.php?eid=291364021755&ref=share
“The event is a benefit dinner for disaster relief in Haiti. We’re asking for a $5 dollar suggested donation per plate. But, don’t let that discourage [...]

A Gathering of Friends

travis | January 10, 2010

This past Friday night several of us got together for an impromptu gathering.  It is always fun to see my friends, especially when it involves food, wine and other beverages.  In all, we consumed 6 bottles of wine (3 Sangria, 1 Cab, 1 Pinot, and a White wine – something sweet).  There was baked brie [...]

Sunday Morning at Caribou Coffee

travis | January 3, 2010

I think this will start to be a New Year’s Tradition.
Sunday morning at Caribou Coffee (Friendly Center).  It is interesting to just sit and watch people coming in.  Singles, couples, friends meeting for a morning cup and then the families (now I could do without the screaming kids – LOL).
This time of year is so [...]

NC Restaurants and Bars – SMOKE FREE TODAY!

travis | January 2, 2010

Smoke-Free
TODAY!!
After all the hard work by elected officials and advocates from across the state to pass HB 2.
Today is the day NORTH CAROLINA RESTAURANTS AND BARS BECOME SMOKE-FREE!!
Today, we make history in our tobacco-producing state and join 25 other states that have enacted smoke-free restaurants and bars legislation.
Today, 395,000 restaurant and bar workers will go [...]

The Holidays

travis | December 12, 2009

The holidays come and go before we know it.
This time of year begins with Halloween. Costumes and candy, spooks and parties, and decorations to excite the heart. Parties of all kinds lurk in the shadows waiting for the guest to appear. Halloween can be an exciting time to prepare regular [...]

Simple Leftover Ideas

travis | October 2, 2009

Potato Patties:
Add 1 egg to 1 cup mashed potatoes. Fry in butter or margarine until brown on both sides.
Not enough sausage for everyone?
Add leftover sausage, thinly sliced, to your pancake batter to make a new breakfast treat (and stretch a small amount of sausage so there’s enough for everyone).
Potato Ball Appetizer:
Form leftover mashed potatoes [...]

First Friday (October 2)

travis | October 1, 2009

First Friday is an exciting time to get downtown Greensboro. Lots of great food from the local restaurants, art shops open later hours and the new Indie Market.
The public is invited to experience Downtown’s creative community for First Friday, October 2. First Friday will include an art raffle, open mic events, a music [...]

Spices – Spices for Everyone

travis | September 29, 2009

Saturday afternoon while splashing through the rain soaked booths of the Tate Street Festival I came across an awesome find. I love spices and I am always looking for better quality spices. One of the vendors at the festival was Spice3 (Spice Cubed). Great prices and selection.
Purchase in a small metal tin [...]

No Wheat Flat Bread

travis | September 6, 2009

This recipe is great for those who can not eat wheat flour, however still want a little bread with a meal from time to time.  It is also a very versatile recipe.
1 Cup Sifted Corn Flour
1 Large Egg
1 3/4 Cup Milk
4 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
Combine the dry ingredients and sift.  Combine the [...]