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Five Minutes with Judy Royal, Journalist and Foodie: “I want to always keep my hand in writing, marketing, and social media for local restaurants. I love the local food scene. You’re always more excited to write about something you are passionate about.“
So you’re sitting there in your living room, probably reading about something awesome on Port City Foodie, when your 3-year-old runs by at warp speed wearing a bath towel tied around his neck as a cape. “Look, I’m Superman!” he yells. You reply, “Uh, yeah, …
The first day of 60 degree temperatures in Wilmington, and we’re are thinking about soup and sandwiches. Specifically tomato basil soup. Nothing is more satisfying to both cook and to eat on a lazy weekend Sunday than a lovely, creamy soup like this super easy tomato and fresh basil combination. Add a grilled cheese sandwich, and you’ll never open a can again. From our foodie perspective, that’s a really good thing.
Remember those nature shows on TV where a Bald Eagle is soaring above a picturesque lake and sees a trout something like two miles away then swoops down doing about Mach 2 and grabs the fish in his talons? Well, that’s how I am with …
This chocolate ganache tart is simply deceptive. It’s elegant and absolutely delightful. A chocolate lover’s dream. Serve this French ganache tart with whipping cream and fresh berries. Or sprinkle with sea salt and drizzle with dulce de leche. Consider it a simple, elegant, chocolate canvas …
Many moons ago when I was a child, I’d pull out a big catalog and a marker to circle the items I had hoped that Santa would bring me. Not only was this an excellent way to keep me quiet and a way for my parents to plan their shopping excursions, but it built up the holiday hype for me. I’m pretty sure I had all 3,872 items memorized and when we’d rip into the presents on Christmas morning, I always ended up with my top tiered options.
Continue reading It’s In-the-Books: International StreetFood Challenge
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of food trucks. They have a special place in my heart and while I might have what some call an obsession for them, I like to think of it as a refined appreciation for culinary artistry on …
Five Minutes with Chef Larry Fuller, 141 North Restaurant & Lounge: Chef Fuller snagged first place in Wilmington’s International StreetFood Challenge with a great plate of barbeque pork, shrimp, and crab fried rice. That’s winning.
Every once in a while, you come across something that totally blows your mind and takes what you thought to be the truth, crumbles it up, throws it in the trash and opens your eyes to a new way of thinking.
Continue reading Surprising and Sweet Reset: Cravings – The Healthy Fix
Five Minutes with Randy Evans, Walking Tall Wilmington: “I’m really community-oriented. I feel like what we do is good for the people being served, and it’s also good for the businesses we work with – they set an example.“