tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83313128079428770472024-03-13T15:08:54.477-04:00Mangiamo!Jennifer Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318916537420396302noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331312807942877047.post-77698442918386822152013-04-01T22:45:00.001-04:002013-04-01T22:45:45.546-04:00I have moved to a new blog!Hi friends! Are you looking for recipes and restaurant reviews? Well you'll find older ones here, but I've moved over to Wordpress! Find me (and my regular updates) at <a href="http://thefoodiepatootie.com">The Foodie Patootie</a>. Jennifer Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318916537420396302noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331312807942877047.post-29274741667514157252013-03-20T00:01:00.002-04:002013-03-20T21:33:31.282-04:00Little Greek Packs Big FlavorHave you ever become particularly attached to a cuisine, becoming more and more picky with every meal, working hard to perfect the best dishes and learn everything you can about the different profiles and then you visit the restaurants that feature that cuisine only to be disappointed in what they have to offer and so, except for the occasional time that you try to find another good restaurant, you stick to your tried and true?<br />
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That's me. And that's especially me with italian and greek cuisines. I'm pretty particular about those Mediterranean flavors and while I'll go to Carrabba's any day of the week, I know a true italian restaurant when I see it. I also tend to frequent the same greek restaurants and now it's time to add <a href="http://www.mylittlegreek.com/">Little Greek</a> to my list.<br />
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Little Greek is a very unassuming greek restaurant that, upon first glance, you may or may not expect to get really quality food from. I mean, Little Greek doesn't have waiters or special lighting or fancy table settings. Upon your arrival, you approach the very friendly employees behind the counter, order your food, grab plastic utensils, fill your drink at the fountain and sit down, waiting for your food to be delivered to your table. Little Greek just...is, they don't make any crazy airs about the food that they produce. Honestly, they don't need to, the food speaks for itself and it speaks volumes. </div>
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On the visit (and I say that because there will be many more to come) the first item I had to try was their <b>Avgolemono</b>, a homemade chicken-lemon rice soup. I'm very much into having lemon in a soup (<a href="http://buon-food.blogspot.com/2012/02/lemon-chicken-noodle-soup.html">my lemon chicken noodle soup</a> is my go-to meal and one of my favorites). Combine the creaminess of the soup with the tangy and bright lemon flavor and my heart soured to Athens. I was that person, sitting in the booth, scraping the styrofoam bowl and catching every last droplet. </div>
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To me, the word greek is synonymous with the word hummus. Ever since I discovered that hummus was actually tasty despite its appearance, I started ordering hummus wherever it appeared on the menu. Little Greek was no exception and I loved their <b>hummus</b>, but they change it up a little bit by offering either grilled pita bread, or the more unique, <b>fried pita bread</b>. </div>
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Anything fried is a win in my book so given this choice, I obviously went with the fried option. The hummus was flavorful and homemade and the portion was great, but those fried pita chips took the cake. They were crunchy with a light seasoning and I just really appreciated having a little something to make a typical hummus side dish into something special.</div>
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While I would have liked to try everything on the menu, I felt like it was only appropriate to have the <b>Chicken Pita</b> and Greek Salad, two staples on any greek menu. If you look closely, you'll notice the sauce, glistening among the lettuce. With one tip of the pita, the sauce would have dripped all over my plate. And that folks, is what makes my mouth water. If I have a sandwich, wrap, pita, what have you, with a thinner sauce, I relish the juiciness of it and the taste of the bread soaking up all of the delicious flavors. This Chicken Pita has lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki, but the sauce was more than just the tzatziki. The tzatziki sauce blended with the juice from the tomatoes and the drippings from the grilled chicken to make the sauce that I was more than happy to dip my warm pita bread in after. I had a small pool of tasty, sitting right there on the paper wrapping, and I took full advantage.</div>
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The <b>Greek Salad</b> was clearly a greek salad in its components, but with a flavor all its own, separate from the local greek food I've tried before, it impressed. I opted for potato salad on the bottom, which just further absorbed and enhanced all the great greek dressing. </div>
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Little Greek won Creative Loafing's Best of the Bay 2012, has 8 Florida locations (Carrollwood, Clearwater, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, South Tampa, St. Petersburg, Fowler/USF, Westchase and Westshore Mall), and prides themselves on only serving quality food that is freshly-sourced and local.</div>
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Try Little Greek and see what makes this place so wonderful!</div>
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Jennifer Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318916537420396302noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331312807942877047.post-79595463941104060342013-03-14T07:28:00.000-04:002013-03-14T07:28:00.719-04:00Pelagia Trattoria: A Gem of a RestaurantWhen I was a little girl I loved books, riding my bike, playing hide and go seek, and being in the kitchen. I was happy to make my younger brother waffles for breakfast. I always volunteered to be my mom's taste tester for favorites like Italian Potato Salad. I ate like a bird, but I ate often. It might not be surprising to hear that despite my love of food as a child, there were some items I wouldn't go near. In general, children can be relatively picky about the food that's put in front of them. They pay attention to how it looks, how it smells, and what it actually is.<br />
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What may surprise you is that those same foods I shunned as a child, I continued to shun into my adult life. I started this food blog staying away from those same foods. Fish? No way. Sushi? I'll pass. Mussels? Forget about it.<br />
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As I started getting more opportunities to attend menu tastings and sample dinners at great area restaurants, I knew I had to let those shunned foods into my life. I don't proclaim to always know the names of certain dishes, or have the best vocabulary for describing them, but I didn't think I could have a food blog I could be proud of without at least giving these food items a chance. And, I have. I'm loving some fish, I'm obsessed with sushi, I tried mussels a couple of weeks ago.<br />
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Now, enter: <a href="http://www.pelagiatrattoria.com/">Pelagia Trattoria</a>, a gem of a restaurant in Tampa. This past Monday I had the opportunity to attend a dinner with some of my favorite food bloggers where we tasted samples of new menu items and I was able to try something I never would have before I created my little part of the internet.<br />
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As always, Pelagia hosted a fabulous dinner and really showcased their perfectly crafted dishes, courtesy of Chef Andrew Basch and Chef Brett Gardiner. Now, let's get to the food!<br />
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With a plethora of beer and wine at our disposal, we settled in for the first course (of ten!) of a <b>Cured Meat & Cheese Board</b>.<br />
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I love charcuterie and just looking at the picture of this meat and cheese board again today is making my mouth water. Pelagia can expect to see me in shortly for some wine, cheese, meats, breads. Some of the items you can choose from when building your board include: Serrano Ham, Duck Prosciutto, Auricchio Provolone, and Bel Paese and Taleggio Cheeses.</div>
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Next was <b>Chargrilled Octopus with Chorizo Oil, Frisee & Blood Oranges</b>. I've had calamari plenty of times, but always fried so I did have a little hesitation with this dish. In all actuality, it was one of my favorites of the night. Tender and grilled perfectly, it paired so well with the chorizo oil.</div>
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Ahhhh! My favorite item of the evening was the lovely <b>Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with Tomato Jam</b> that you see above. All crab, with a beautiful aioli drizzle, this cake was so plentiful and delicious.</div>
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Next up: <b>Grilled Pear & Watercress Salad with Maple Bacon, Blue Cheese & Cilantro Pesto</b>. Oh wait, now <i>this</i> was my favorite (do you see a trend here?). I'm a really bit fan of grilled fruit. The juice from the grilled pear drizzled over the salad. I loved the sweet notes in this dish.</div>
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This next one, the <b>Sausage & Ricotta Pizza</b>, became my guilty pleasure of the night. Thin, crispy dough, rich sauce, cheese that was perfectly bubbly, flavorful sausage, fresh basil- pizza doesn't get any better than this. It has an elegant quality to it and I can't wait to go back for more.</div>
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The <b>Porcini & Black Truffle Cream Cavatelli</b> reminded me of my love for anything truffle. This pasta was so rich, but it was exactly how I would want it to be. I loved the earthiness that the mushrooms provided. </div>
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The <b>Squid Ink Linguine, Seared Scallops & Blue Crab</b> was next and another new item for me to try. The linguine has a great flavor and I heard plenty of others around me naming this one their favorite course!</div>
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Would you believe me if I told you that I've never had quinoa? Well, it's true, but I've just never been around it, and I've never noticed it on a menu. Luckily, with the <b>Florida Snapper with Charred Yellow Pepper Bisque & Organic Quinoa</b>, I was able to change all that. I cleaned every last morsel of quinoa off my plate- and now I can't wait to have it at other restaurants! The snapper was grilled perfectly and paired so well with the sauteed spinach.</div>
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Again, time for some quinoa. The last dish of the evening was a <b>Lamb T-Bone with Minted Quinoa Tabouli & Juniper Berry Saba</b>. The lamb was grilled perfectly and I loved the way it meshed so well with the mint from the quinoa. </div>
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I basically rolled out of Pelagia with all this food in my belly, but it'll be a long time, if ever, before I forget this meal. Thank you to Pelagia for being as wonderful as always!</div>
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For you folks who have not had the pleasure of dining at Pelagia, they are located on the ground floor of International Mall's outdoor area, right next to the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, this is most definitely a restaurant you want to visit soon.</div>
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<br />Jennifer Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318916537420396302noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331312807942877047.post-48829493926415641932013-03-13T06:30:00.000-04:002013-03-13T06:30:03.231-04:00Dishcrawl Is Touring Bayshore Beautiful!I'm getting married this year and fortunately for me, I am done with the planning. Five months early and I don't have anything left to do- it's a little surreal as I expected to be running around like a crazy person for my entire engagement period. The only thing I have to tackle for my wedding? A diet, and it's proving to be easier than I thought. That's right: I'm doing what most women do before one of the most important days of their lives and having a go at losing some poundage and having fantastically toned arms.<br />
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However, don't misunderstand me. When a food event presents itself to me, I grab at it and don't let go, allowing myself to indulge and appreciate what went in to each dish. I'd like to highlight <a href="http://dishcrawl.com/tampa">Dishcrawl</a>, a relatively new concept in the Tampa Bay area. Dishcrawl takes attendees on a tour of the selected Tampa neighborhood of the night, presenting four different restaurants and allowing those restaurants to showcase a sample of a dish (or a couple of bites of multiple dishes). Dishcrawl also fosters relationships between these ticket-holders and chefs and owners.<br />
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Dishcrawl is a fantastic concept, allowing me to take full advantage of all the food offered, but without having foodie's remorse the next day. Chefs prepare thoughtful dishes to share and they can be decadent, savory, sweet, flavorful, juicy, rich, spicy, or any combination of the millions of food adjectives you can think of. I think it's so wonderful to be able to visit a handful of different restaurants in one night, sampling what they have to offer, feeling satiated at the end without growing a food baby, and making some friends in the process.<br />
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In fact, I spent my <a href="http://buon-food.blogspot.com/2013/03/dishcrawl-hyde-park-edition.html">last Dishcrawl event</a> with two new food blogger friends of mine, Blaire of <a href="http://www.dreamingingredients.com/">Dreaming Ingredients</a> and Joe from <a href="http://bestplacesintampabay.com/">Tastiest Spot in Town</a>. We had so mush fun going from one restaurant to another, from one cuisine to another, and if you think all of the above sounds like a good time, I recommend purchasing tickets for the Bayshore Beautiful tour taking place on Tuesday, March 26th, at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased at <a href="http://dishcrawl.com/tampa">dishcrawl.com/tampa</a> and, if you would like $5 off your ticket, enter code "Jen" (without the quotations, obvi) at checkout.<br />
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Oh, and if all that didn't convince you, Dishcrawl Tampa's ambassador is our very own Tracy Guida, food blogger extraordinaire at <a href="http://myothercitybythebay.com/">My Other City by the Bay</a>. She knows her stuff.Jennifer Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318916537420396302noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331312807942877047.post-18778207941417362602013-03-07T07:14:00.000-05:002013-03-12T23:27:14.883-04:00Marchand's Bar & Grill Celebrates Local With Their Farm-to-Fork MenuGo local. Now more than ever, it's so important to support our local farmers. It's a cause I can stand behind and implore people to do the same. Let's support our local farmers and local businesses. When I was asked to attend a dinner debuting the new Farm-to-Fork menu at Marchand's Bar & Grill, I knew it would be right up my alley.<br />
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<a href="http://www.marchandsbarandgrill.com/">Marchand's Bar & Grill</a> is located inside the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in downtown St. Petersburg. This Farm-to-Fork menu is inspired by the seasonal ingredients from local farms. For each dish, I'm going to point out the local farm where the ingredients are from. Here is a list of the local farms that Marchand's has formed a relationship with:<br />
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<li>Mitchell's Natural Produce</li>
<li>Glory Road Farms</li>
<li>Pure Florida Apiary</li>
<li>Worden Farm</li>
<li>Geraldson Farms</li>
<li>Seeley's Ark</li>
<li>Pasture Prime Family Farm</li>
<li>Hunsader Farm</li>
<li>3 Boy Farm</li>
<li>Jones Potato Farm</li>
<li>Watercress Farm</li>
<li>Eco Farms</li>
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Marchand's, just as I expected, provided us with a quality six course dinner with wine pairings. To begin, we were treated to a <b>Florida Orange Mojito</b>, shown the ballroom of the hotel with it's magnificent chandelier, heard some history of the hotel, learned how the hotel supports local artists and then we were lead to the Marchand's dining area. </div>
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The first course ended up being my favorite of the night: the <b>Mangalitsa "Croque Madame"</b>.</div>
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This toasted treat had the perfect combination of, well, everything. This dish was absolute perfection. Made with ham, Georgia Red cheese, a fried quail egg and served on toasted brioche with a <b>Silk Onion Soup Shooter</b> on the side, I was so pleased. I ended up spreading the yolk over the bread and getting a taste of all of the components with each bite. It was a very, very grown up grilled ham and cheese sandwich, essentially. Wonderful textures, contrasting flavors that all worked very well together- I would drive all the way to Marchand's just for this dish (and I live a good 45 minutes away). </div>
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[Mangalitsa: a curly-hair hog that has been raised at Pasture Prime in Summerfield, Florida. Georgia Red: a washed rind, semi-soft cow's milk cheese produced by Flat Creek Lodge in Southeast Georgia. Florida sweet onions: grown by Cincotta Ranch.]</div>
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The next dish was Tile Fish, something new to me. This plate featured <b>Golden Tile</b> fish, Romanesco cauliflower, Sun choke hush puppies and Rock Shrimp Nage. This fish, cooked with the skin, was flaky and tender, yet had some crunch from the skin. This dish is also low in fat, but it fooled me- that's how rich and flavorful it was. </div>
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[Golden Tile: From East coast of Florida. Rock Shrimp: Deep-water shrimp caught off the coast of Florida. Romanesco grown by Worden Farm.]</div>
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This next one was my second favorite of the evening. What else is better than pork and fried mac 'n cheese together? Nothing, I tell ya!</div>
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The macaroni and cheese was fried crispy with traditional mac 'n cheese inside and served over smoked bacon collard greens, but the main highlight of the dish was the pork cheek, served in a Murcott Tangerine BBQ sauce, which reminded me of upscale asian cuisine. Tender and full of flavor, I savored each bite, willing more pork cheek to just keep coming out.</div>
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Next up!: a <b>Key West Yellowfin Snapper</b> with a chorizo black bean cake and warm yellow tomato vinaigrette and olive oil. It may seem a little strange, but the vinaigrette was my favorite item on this plate. It was light and refreshing, making for a great pair. </div>
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Our last course before dessert was <b>Braised Rabbit</b> with Savoy cabbage and Gold Creamer potato puree in a Pinot Noir reduction.</div>
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Well, it's true: I've never tried rabbit. The thing I love most about being a food blogger, besides all of the wonderful people I get to meet, is that I'm forced to try new food. That's a good thing. Without that experience, I never would have discovered sushi, duck, deer, etc and now, rabbit.</div>
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First, the tiramisu was very yummy. Second, the Caramel Oatmeal Pie was my favorite. Like eating an oatmeal cookie that just makes your mouth water, this pie was that but juicier. Third, I'm not a chocolate fan, but this torte had a graham cracker crust, beautiful lightly torched whipped cream, fruit and pieces of strawberry meringue. </div>
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[Strawberries: from Honeyside Farms. Orange Blossom Honey: from High Hat ranch. Oranges: from Mixon Fruit Farm.]</div>
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Finally, I just want to thank every single person who made tonight possible. To every member of the staff from servers to the chef to the restaurant and hotel managers: thank you for an unbelievable night and great conversation; I can't wait to come visit again. Cheers!</div>
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Jennifer Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318916537420396302noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331312807942877047.post-38551820640274491872013-03-05T06:57:00.000-05:002013-03-05T06:57:00.578-05:00Piquant: A Flavorful French Bakery & Restaurant in Hyde ParkHave you ever been to the Strawberry Festival? Full of shortcake, milkshakes, funnel cakes, corn dogs etc and it's good times and you leave with the Guinness Book of World Records food baby and life is glorious. That's what was in store for me, Blaire (of <a href="http://www.dreamingingredients.com/">Dreaming Ingredients</a>) and Kerry (from <a href="http://snarkandpepper.com/">Snark & Pepper</a>) this past Sunday. Then, I received a text on Saturday that was more glorious than the glorious day I was anticipating. Blaire explained that she got caught in Strawberry Festival traffic coming back from Orlando and that, combined with chilly weather, her new idea was for us three to go to <a href="http://piquanthydepark.com/">Piquant in Hyde Park</a> for brunch instead. Bring.It.On.<br />
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Blaire and I had both <a href="http://buon-food.blogspot.com/2013/03/dishcrawl-hyde-park-edition.html">been to Piquant before</a> during the Dishcrawl Hyde Park tour and I was all too excited to drop everything else we were planning on doing just to go back and introduce Kerry to this charming, beautiful French brasserie. Piquant, taking over the space where Sophie's used to be, has such a classic, wonderful vibe. There are beautiful white tables, clear chairs, a brightly-lit pastry case, classy wallpaper, happy employees, enthusiastic chefs/owners...I mean, the list goes on and on. I am so incredibly impressed. Piquant also serves many gluten-free and vegetarian items. They clearly already have a following, even in their 5 short weeks of being open.</div>
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During this visit, I was reminded that my favorite people to have a meal with are foodies because I'm encouraged to order as much as my little foodie heart desires, take pictures and then spend half my time sharing the pictures on various phone apps. In fact, when I spoke aloud about all the dishes I would be ordering, I was met with a resounding, "Do it!" from my companions. And do it I did.</div>
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It's relatively hard to decide on a single dish at Piquant in one sitting. This is why I not only ordered a handful of items, but I also have many a plan to go back for more. My goal is to order every item off of the menu through my visits. This is not a joke. I will conquer all of the Piquant goodies.</div>
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Since it was brunch time, I started with the breakfast menu. While everything caught my eye, there was one dish in particular that I had to have and it's all because of two words: GOAT CHEESE. </div>
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Oh, goat cheese, you have my heart. Your silky creaminess leaves me in awe. I'll never let go, goat cheese...I'll never let go. xoxo.</div>
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This <b>Goat Cheese Omelete</b> also consists of cantimpalo chorizo, cilantro and caramelized shallots, inside perfectly cooked eggs. The components are spread throughout the omelete so you can really experience the blend of all the ingredients with each bite. The eggs, goat cheese, chorizo and shallots created four very different textures, making this omelete very dynamic.</div>
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I also decided to order a side of the <b>Du Jour Pommes de Terre</b> which happened to be purple potatoes today, another new item to me. These potatoes were slightly crispy and perfectly seasoned. No salt or condiments necessary. </div>
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I certainly appreciated having Kerry at brunch because she decided to order the <b>Banana Bread French Toast</b>...as an appetizer. Yep, I'm in the company of good people. </div>
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Although I wouldn't normally order a sweet dish for breakfast such as this one, Piquant has pretty much changed my mind. The banana bread was wonderful and served with whipped cream, banana slices and maple syrup, then dusted with powdered sugar. </div>
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Next up was the Sunday special: <b>Braised Short Ribs</b> on a french baguette with a red wine demi-glace, poached egg, chipotle hollandaise and crispy onion. </div>
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The last item I had in-house was the <b>Passion Fruit Meringue</b>. Just as wonderful as I remembered it to be, I'd venture to guess that every future visit to Piquant will end with me ordering one of these. The creamy, slightly tart meringue is presented in a crisp shell and it's to die for. To DIE, I say.</div>
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Again, every item caught my eye and I had a very hard time deciding. Eventually I fixed on the <b>Pulled Chicken Sandwich </b>with fontina, cilantro aioli, tomato, crispy shallots and balsamic glaze, served on challah. </div>
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All sandwiches on the lunch menu come with <b>Piquant's Root Vegetable Chips</b> or Pomme Frites. The root vegetables making up these chips include taro, Caribbean sweet potato and yucca, very thinly sliced and crisped.</div>
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The bread was soft with a hint of zucchini and a slight crunch on the crust. A very pillowy bread that I can't wait to try more variations of. The mousse was sweet and juicy, with a very cleansing taste, and the kiwi was an excellent choice to round out the flavors of this dessert.</div>
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I would say to make sure to browse the bakery items during your Piquant visit, but it's not necessary; your eyes will already be drawn to all the opinions available. From cookies and pastries to mousse and freshly-baked bread, the bakery case will definitely provide you with a dilemma on what exactly to order. My suggestion is to just order it all. </div>
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I implore you, dear reader, to visit Piquant. Chefs Rosana Rivera and Ricardo Castro put so much care and creativity into their restaurant and it absolutely shows. The food is quality. Rosana and Ricardo are genuine and appreciative of every visitor. This restaurant deserves everything I see coming their way and I couldn't be happier to be supporting Piquant as they impress Tampa.</div>
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Even though this was only my second visit to Piquant, I immediately felt at home when I walked through their doors. In fact, I felt at home on my first visit as well. It's just that special. I have a feeling Piquant and Tampa residents will blend into a big, happy, huggy family and I'm excited to be a part of it.<br />
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This past Tuesday I attended the Hyde Park tour with my newest foodie friend Blaire from <a href="http://www.dreamingingredients.com/">Dreaming Ingredients</a>. Blaire won a ticket to this tour from my blog and her blog should be in everyone's Google Reader. She's not only hilarious, but she really knows her food- two marks of the perfect food blogger, in my mind.<br />
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Our first stop was <a href="http://www.irish31.com/">Irish 31</a>, the pub I've been meaning to visit. We sat outside on the patio with live music and with the great weather, it was a perfect first stop to meet some new people.<br />
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Irish 31 certainly set the tone for the rest of the night, in a positive way. I was hoping that every other place would be just as good (and they were)! I mentioned in <a href="http://buon-food.blogspot.com/2013/02/food-truck-fun-in-citrus-park.html">my food truck post</a> that I'm a newbie to Shrimp and Grits. Thank you, Irish 31, for continuing my love for this perfect combination. The trio we were presented with consisted of a take on <b>Chicken Pot Pie</b>, a perfect sample amount of their Pot Pie made with celery, carrots, onions, mushrooms and peas in a rich gravy and topped with a bite-sized puff pastry; <b>Legendary Boxty</b>, a perfectly crispy rolled mashed potato ball, lightly fried and served with a housemade horseradish sauce; <b>Shrimp and Grits</b>, sauteed tiger shrimp with red tomatoes, onions and herbs on top of velvety grits.</div>
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Each dish seemed to be made with such precision, from conception to presentation. The smooth mashed potatoes paired nicely with the slightly spicy flavor of the horseradish. Since the potato ball was fried, there were different textures going on in this dish that I appreciated. </div>
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I could have continued to spend my evening on Irish 31's patio, sipping my drink, eating their food, and listening to the live music, but it was time to walk the block to <a href="http://piquanthydepark.com/">Piquant</a>, a new French restaurant and bakery that took the place of Sophie's Bakery & Cafe. Sophie's was eclectic and certainly had its charm, but I have to say that I'm so glad Piquant is in existence. In fact, I went to brunch yesterday and will be posting about it tomorrow. From the moment we walked into Piquant, I knew it would become a favorite restaurant of mine- the decor is classy, light and welcoming. I can picture myself sitting in their cozy reading area with my book and some tea when I just want some time to relax. </div>
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At this stop, we were able to sample their <b>peach-infused iced tea</b>, <b>chocolate croissant</b>, <b>almond croissant</b> and a delightful <b>passion fruit meringue</b>. The croissants were flaky and delicate, with the almond croissant having almonds and honey on the outside and almond paste on the inside. The passion fruit meringue had such a mixture of flavors. There was a tartness and a sweetness and it was served atop a crispy shell. The meringue turned out to be the highlight of my evening. It was so light and airy and really cleansed the palate. </div>
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The third stop of our Hyde Park tour was <a href="http://www.wineexchangetampa.com/">Wine Exchange</a>, a bistro and wine bar. I've been to Wine Exchange many times and I always opt for something with mushrooms. I was excited when a plate of two salads were placed in front of me instead. It's times like these that force you to step away from your go-to dish and try something new. Wine Exchange offered a <b>Cuban Salad</b> and a <b>Grape-Pecan Chicken Salad</b>.</div>
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The Cuban Salad consists of iceberg lettuce tossed with ham, swiss, tomato and green olives with a Cuban vinaigrette dressing. This salad reminded me very much of the 1905 salad from Columbia. Normally I don't like comparing one restaurant's dish to another restaurant's dish, but in this case, it's to point out just how great this Cuban salad is. Everyone in Tampa has heard of and most have experienced the 1905 salad and it's delicious and popular and amazing...and the adjectives go on and on. For Wine Exchange to have something similar is something I definitely want to highlight and congratulate them on because it's different enough to be unique to Wine Exchange, but similar enough that anyone who likes a good vinaigrette salad needs to try this one.</div>
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The Grape-Pecan Chicken Salad features the Wine Exchange's signature chicken salad over mixed greens and tossed with pecans, celery and grapes, with an herb vinaigrette. Our dish was served with a white wine blend from Stark Raving. Blaire said that she thought this combination would be perfect for a quick and light lunch and I completely agree. </div>
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The final stop on our tour was at <a href="http://timpanochophouse.net/tampa/?location=tampa">Timpano Italian Chophouse</a>, a place I have <a href="http://buon-food.blogspot.com/2012/07/winedinetweet-event-at-timpano-italian.html">visited before</a> and love. In fact, Blaire and I have plans to visit again for a full meal and some cocktails. </div>
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We arrived to <b>Black Skillet-Roasted Mussels</b>, tossed with EVOO and sea salt; <b>Fire-Roasted Meatballs</b>, with housemade marinara and basil chiffonade; and <b>Mozzarella Bocconcini</b>, served with Pomodoro sauce. This was my first time eating mussels (I know, it's basically blasphemy), but it's because of Timpano that I will continue to try mussels at other area restaurants. Bravo. One thing my readers should know is that when I go to Timpano, I <i>grub</i>. This is why no pictures exist of my food but rest assured that it was savory with perfect punches of flavor. </div>
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With Cigar City and Bayshore tours coming up, be sure to sign up for a <a href="http://www.dishcrawl.com/community/1952">Dishcrawl event</a> soon! </div>
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And with a thank you to <a href="http://myothercitybythebay.com/">Tracy</a> for being a fantastic Dishcrawl ambassador and <a href="http://www.dreamingingredients.com/">Blaire</a> for being the kind of foodie you can laugh with and learn from, this blog post is over. Fin.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Instead, I'll settle for going to as many food truck rallies as I can, which is why, when my mom told me that her <a href="http://www.broadstonecitrusvillage.com/">apartment complex</a> in Citrus Park was playing host to an official food truck rally, I was in. </span></div>
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The food truck rally ran from noon to 5pm, with each truck lining up down the main road of the complex. I'm notoriously running late. Really, it's a surprise that I'm even able to catch up. But, with promises of a food coma, I was on board (early) and stalking the food trucks for a tasty morsel. </div>
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My first stop was The Killer Samich Truck, a somewhat nondescript food truck compared to the others. </div>
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I locked eyes on the Pork Carnitas and knew we were going to have a beautiful relationship. The Pork Carnitas were made with slow roasted pork, shredded and grilled and pilled high atop a hoagie roll, topped with cilantro-lime slaw and spicy/sweet pickles. This sandwich was then drizzled with a special citrus mayo.</div>
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Being part Cuban, loving roast pork is pretty much in my blood and I have to say that the amount of pork that I've consumed in my 28 years could probably feed a small nation. I would venture to consider myself a pork connoisseur in the making (because being a connoisseur takes a lot more time). It's easy to dry out pork and I've, unfortunately, had many a dry pork sandwich. This particular sandwich packed such a punch of flavor, it's was unbelievable. The pork was juicy and had a slight mojo tang. The crunch from the slaw and pickles added depth of texture, not to mention a unique taste that I'm still trying to figure out how to describe. </div>
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Truly, all of it sounded so great but as this was only my second stop, I figured that I had better scale back a little. The owner and I really hit it off as I told him how much I loved the sample of Gumbo (more on that later) and he allowed me to sample the pork and chicken with their special dry rub which is made from a large number of different spices and unlike anything else I've had. A++</div>
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Not only do participants get to taste some great food, but they also get to meet the chefs and owners of each restaurant, building that relationship, which is always appreciated. Do YOU want to go to the Hyde Park tour? Thanks to Dishcrawl, I have an extra ticket to give away to one lucky reader! </div>
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<br />Jennifer Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318916537420396302noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331312807942877047.post-79488776286314718622013-01-11T00:25:00.001-05:002013-01-11T00:26:05.570-05:00Wat Mongkolratanaram Brings the Taste of Thai to TampaOn the first day of a new job, when you don't know anybody, there is usually this really awkward icebreaker and the first day of a previous job of mine was no exception. All of us in the training class were assigned seats that formed a U in a small room where we were all forced to stare at each other.<br />
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As luck would have it, I was the second to last person to take my turn to tell the group a little bit about myself, which just leaves me more time to agonize internally over what I will say, how I'll sound, if people will be able to tell I'm nervous, etc. Basically, I think too much. When it was my turn, the first thing out of my mouth was, "My name is Jennifer and I'm a foodie", and before I knew it, I was being asked about my favorite restaurants and everyone was offering up their suggestions on places I should try next.<br />
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Talk about the best icebreaker ever. At the break, my new friend Jamie told me about <a href="http://wattampainenglish.com/">Wat Mongkolratanaram</a> (or, the Thai Temple, as it's known around Tampa). She said that the Thai Temple has a following and that I'd be blown away. She was correct on both counts.<br />
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The first thing you must know if you plan on visiting is that they are only open on Sundays starting at 10am and that it gets very busy. I've been going to Thai Temple pretty steadily for the past 8 months and as a regular myself now, I can attest to the fact that even if you have had the longest Saturday night out and the roughest Sunday morning, you should still find your way to Thai Temple, and get up very early to do so. </div>
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Volunteers man all stations on the outdoor patio of the Thai Temple and are some of the friendliest people ever. They are efficient, but are always welcoming, being sure to wish everyone a great day.</div>
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You can choose between beef, pork or veggie noodle bowls with thin, medium or thick noodles. The noodle bowl has beansprouts and other veggies in it, as well as meatballs. You can add fish oil, jalapenos, sugar and crushed red pepper.</div>
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Next up is the chicken and rice station, which always features a number of different curries. Red, green, pumpkin...the curries are all so versatile and come with chicken, beef of pork.</div>
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After the Curry station, you can opt for eggrolls and curry puffs, both of which are always crispy and very flavorful.</div>
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After grabbing a cup of Thai Tea (a delicious drink that reminds me somewhat of a creamsicle), we go sit out by the Hillsborough river. </div>
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Wat Mongkolratanaram offers grilled chicken skewers, grilled corn, fried bananas and sweet potatoes, and a number of herbs, plants, drinks and to-go items. </div>
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Before you leave, make sure to stop inside the temple that is on premise. I took some time at a visit to listen to an expert from Thailand speak about their culture and beliefs. The Thai Temple is also cash-only so be sure to bring a handful of dollars. All proceeds go to the upkeep of the Temple. All noodle bowls and curry meals are $5, chicken skewers and grilled corn on the cob are each $3, Thai Tea is $1. Wat Mongkolratanaram is open from about 10am-2pm.</div>
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<br />Jennifer Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318916537420396302noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331312807942877047.post-25181811714498958452012-11-04T05:55:00.000-05:002012-11-04T05:55:59.227-05:00Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup for #SundaySupperThis week's #SundaySupper is focused on foods that warm your soul. What better dish for this than Chicken Noodle Soup?<br />
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Typically, I only think to eat chicken noodle soup when I'm sick or when it's cold outside. When I first made this soup, I was experiencing neither. But, I really felt like eating chicken noodle soup so I threw some items together (from other soup recipes I've read) and do you know what happened? I came up with some of the best chicken noodle soup I've ever had.<br />
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1 cup Ditalini pasta</div>
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2 tbsp of olive oil</div>
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2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped</div>
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2 stalks of celery, chopped</div>
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1/2 medium onion, chopped</div>
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3 cans of low-sodium chicken broth</div>
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2 tbsp chicken soup base- I used Vigo brand</div>
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Juice from 2 lemons*</div>
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A couple of pinches of parsley</div>
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2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded</div>
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1 2-inch piece of Pecorino Romano, ungrated (can be found in the Deli of most grocery stores)</div>
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1 dried Bay Leaf</div>
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Boil the chicken breasts until cooked. After cooked, shred chicken using two forks, set aside. Saute the onion, carrots and celery in the olive oil until slightly tender. </div>
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Bring the chicken broth, chicken soup base, lemon juice*, bay leaf, and piece of Pecorino Romano to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the vegetables and simmer about 15 minutes.</div>
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Add the pasta and cook until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken and cook another 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and chunk of Pecorino Romano and discard. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and parsley. Season with salt, to taste. Serve with grated Pecorino on top.</div>
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*The best way to obtain juice from the lemon is to roll the lemon under your palm first. Then, cut the lemon in half and squeeze. </div>
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I have to say that I am so pleased with how my chicken soup turned out. The lemon really makes the soup taste bright!</div>
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<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Carrot, Parsnip and Lentil Casserole - <a href="http://www.happybakingdays.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Happy Baking Days</a></li>
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<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Chicken pot pie – <a href="http://gottagetbaked.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Gotta Get Baked</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cholula Chicken Enchiladas – <a href="https://kwistinsfavorites.wordpress.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kwistin’s Favorites</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Eggplant Parmesan – <a href="http://thehandthatrockstheladle.wordpress.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Hand That Rocks The Ladle</a></li>
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<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Beer-Braised Beef – <a href="http://www.sustainabledad.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sustainable Dad</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bigos {Authentic Polish Hunter’s Stew} – <a href="http://www.fastfood2freshfood.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">From Fast Food to Fresh Food</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Brunswick Stew and Rice – <a href="http://www.bigbearswife.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Big Bear’s Wife</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Calico Beans – <a href="http://www.homecookingmemories.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Home Cooking Memories</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Carbonnade Flamande – <a href="http://www.girlinthelittleredkitchen.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Chicken Cacciatore {Hunter Style Stew} with Easy Creamy Polenta –<a href="http://blog.webicurean.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Webicurean</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Chicken & Mushroom Stew On Egg Noodles – <a href="http://galactopdx.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Galactosemia in PDX</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cowboy Beef Stew - <a href="http://www.patti-comfycuisine.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Comfy Cuisine </a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Ham and String Beans – <a href="http://www.cindysrecipesandwritings.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cindy’s Recipes and Writings</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Hearty Moose Meatball Stew – <a href="http://girlinthelittleredkitchen.com/2012/11/dishes-that-keep-you-warm-a-soul-warming-sundaysupper/MrsMamaHen.com" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Mrs. Mama Hen</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili - <a href="http://hezzi-dsbooksandcooks.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Lentil and Chorizo Stew – <a href="http://www.vintagekitchennotes.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Vintage Kitchen Notes</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Seafood Gumbo and Soul Warming #SundaySupper Wine Pairings - <a href="http://www.enofylzwineblog.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">ENOFYLZ Wine Blog</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Soul Warming Hearty Beef Stew - <a href="http://www.inthekitchenwithkp.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">In The Kitchen With KP</a></li>
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<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">30 Minute Black Bean Soup – <a href="http://supperforasteal.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Supper for a Steal</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Black Bean Soup – <a href="http://www.basicndelicious.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Basic and Delicious </a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Black Bean Soup with Hot Roast Pepper Cream - <a href="http://lovelypantry.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Lovely Pantry</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Canadian Beer Cheese Soup – <a href="http://jcocina.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Juanita’s Cocina</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Chicken Pot Pie Stew Soup – <a href="http://rufflesandtruffles.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Ruffles and Truffles</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Chicken Soup with Dumplings – <a href="http://themessybakerblog.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Messy Baker</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Chicken Tortilla Soup – <a href="http://dinnersdishesanddesserts.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dinners, Dishes and Desserts</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Coconut Curry Chicken Soup – <a href="http://damndelicious.tumblr.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Damn Delicious</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup – <a href="http://www.mamamommymom.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Mama Mommy Mom</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Easy Chicken and Dumplings – <a href="http://www.mycatholickitchen.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">My Catholic Kitchen</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Easy Italian Wedding Soup – <a href="http://familyfoodie.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Family Foodie</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Easy Wonton Soup – <a href="http://sonisfood.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Soni’s Food</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">French Onion Sou – <a href="http://www.mommasmeals.org/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Momma’s Meals</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings – <a href="http://www.irunforwine.net/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I Run For Wine</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Lasagna Soup – <a href="http://www.cravingsofalunatic.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cravings of a Lunatic</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup – <a href="http://buon-food.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Mangiamo</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Lentil and Bacon Soup – <a href="http://www.smallwalletbigappetite.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Small Wallet, Big Appetite</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Lentil Soup with Spinach – <a href="http://www.mamasblissfulbites.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Mama’s Blissful Bites</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Peppery Mulligatawny Soup with Cherry Tomatoes & Cilantro – <a href="http://www.suesnutritionbuzz.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sue’s Nutrition Buzz</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Pozolillo Verde {Green Chicken & Corn Pozole} – <a href="http://www.lacocinadeleslie.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">La Cocina de Leslie</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Red Lentil Soup with Crispy Aromatic Coriander – <a href="http://chatteringkitchen.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Chattering Kitchen</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Roasted Jalapeno Soup – <a href="http://www.chocolatemoosey.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Chocolate Moosey</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Rule of Thirds Soup - <a href="http://yummysmells.blogspot.ca/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">What Smells So Good?</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Seafood Chowder – <a href="http://noshingwiththenolands.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Noshing with the Nolands</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Spanish Garlic Soup – <a href="http://pippisinthekitchenagain.wordpress.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Pippi’s In The Kitchen Again</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Spicy Gumbo Z’herbes – <a href="http://www.pescetarianjournal.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Pescetarian Journal</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Spicy Korean Brisket Soup {Yukgaejang} - <a href="http://crispybitsnburntends.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup {Jjamppong} – <a href="http://www.kimchimom.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kimchi Mom</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Spicy Udon Noodle Soup – <a href="http://mytrialsinthekitchen.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">My Trials In The Kitchen</a></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Turkey Noodle Soup – <a href="http://magnoliadays.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Magnolia Days</a></li>
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<li style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Twisted Chicken Noodle Soup – <a href="http://themeltaways.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #8b0808; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Meltaways</a></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: 400;">The theme is #BakeForACure and I've gotta be honest- baking is not my thing. I've heard that you either love to cook </span><b>or</b> you love to bake, or that you are typically only really good at one or the other. I want to love and be great at both! This is why I'm excited to see all of the wonderful recipes that everyone is cooking up. Practice makes perfect, right? I'm hoping to try a number of the recipes and bring the love of baking to my home.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Since my baking skills are lacking, I had to have an easy item to prepare. Also, I couldn't come up with an original recipe, that is how little I'm used to baking. Instead, I looked to the side of the package of a food item that I received from a friend: <a href="http://www.bobsredmill.com/10-grain-hot-cereal.html">Bob's Red Mill Whole Grain 10 Grain Hot Cereal</a>. This cereal is made with high protein hard red wheat, rye, triticale, oat bran, oats, corn, barley, soy beans, brown rice, millet, and flaxseed. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">My foodie friend recommended the muffins as a quick grab and go breakfast, but admittedly, I was wary because, well, the word 'grain' isn't the most appealing when referring to a baked item. Then I thought, 'it seems healthy and if I don't at least try, this grain will just sit in my pantry forever'. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Adapted from Bob's Red Mill 10 Grain Hot Cereal</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">1 cup Bob's Red Mill 10 Grain Hot Cereal</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Mix Bob's Red Mill 10 Grain Cereal and milk; allow to stand for 10 minutes while preheating oven to 400 degrees F and assembling other ingredients.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Now, this is only my second time participating in #SundaySupper, but I've noticed the great community that it is. Even though not everyone was able to get the Chantal pie dish, there were still a number of us who created dishes for our readers so we can support the cause and promote Chantal Cookware. Check out these additional recipes!</span></div>
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<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.275em; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 3em; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.mamamommymom.com/" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #227e86; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Deep Dish Caramel Apple Pie</a> by Mama Mommy Mom</li>
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</span>Jennifer Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318916537420396302noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331312807942877047.post-20434009724328006092012-10-19T16:23:00.000-04:002012-10-19T16:23:26.905-04:00Exclusive News on The Lime SoHo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It is absolutely no secret that I love everything <a href="http://cicciorestaurantgroup.com/">Ciccio Restaurant Group</a>. I've had the fantastic opportunity to visit all of the restaurant locations and experience what each has to offer. I cannot think of another restaurant group that does it as awesome as they do. Their level of commitment to their customers is unparalleled and I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm a super fan that can rattle off menu offerings and specials like it's my job.<br />
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Now, allow me to give myself a little bit of self promotion and encourage you to check out <a href="http://buon-food.blogspot.com/2012/02/lime-fun-modern-mexican.html">my post</a> about The Lime (you'll see why in a little bit). Dang, while you're at it, might as well check out my other Restaurant Group posts too (<a href="http://buon-food.blogspot.com/2012/05/daily-eats.html">here</a>, <a href="http://buon-food.blogspot.com/2012/05/ciccioswater-soho.html">here</a>, <a href="http://buon-food.blogspot.com/2012/04/lodge.html">here</a>, <a href="http://buon-food.blogspot.com/2012/04/lodge-brunch.html">here</a> and <a href="http://buon-food.blogspot.com/2012/08/ciccios-california-cuisine-st-petersburg.html">here</a>) because not only is it always a good time to eat out at one of these places and I encourage you to do so, but also because I want to provide you with a little something something to think about as you read the rest of this post. :)<br />
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The Lime- it's fun, it's modern, it's Mexican, right? Of course! But, it's no longer going to be 'The Lime'. Trademarking isn't my forte, but apparently trademarking issues come up and a lot of restaurants are left to figure out what to do next.<br />
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The Lime is taking it in stride, as I would expect, and reaching out to their community and supporters to help them rename their restaurant! How cool is that? To me, that shows such a profound level of faith in their customers!<br />
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I wanted to share with all of my readers this breaking news! Be sure to check out <a href="http://renamethelime.com/">RenameTheLime.com</a> to enter your ideas for the new restaurant name! Along with knowing that you NAMED A RESTAURANT, for gosh sake, you would also win a $1,000 gift card to the Ciccio Restaurant Group if your name idea is chosen!!!!! (Do I have enough exclamation points here? This is huge news!)<br />
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Let's put on our thinking sombreros and come up with the best names ever for one of the best restaurants ever- something that captures what they are all about!<br />
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Incidentally, is anyone else hungry? ;)<br />
<br />Jennifer Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318916537420396302noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331312807942877047.post-17771846668119690132012-10-16T23:21:00.000-04:002012-10-18T12:37:43.740-04:00Love with Food box, Jump Start the School Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I am limited on my free time and extra funds, but no matter. When it comes to giving back, I want to participate in that as much as possible. It absolutely breaks my heart that there are children in this country who don't eat balanced meals and there are children who go hungry more often than not. </div>
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When I heard about <a href="https://lovewithfood.com/sign_up?ref=85E21">Love with Food</a>, I knew I had to be a part of it. With each <a href="https://lovewithfood.com/sign_up?ref=85E21">Love with Food</a> box, you receive gourmet food samples, which is great, but even better, <a href="https://lovewithfood.com/sign_up?ref=85E21">Love with Food</a> will donate a meal to a food bank. It's win-win!</div>
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This month, the topic is all about healthy and tasty lunches for school. </div>
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Comfort food to me means a dish that brings you joy and reminds you of the place and time in which youfirst ate it. More often than not, I see comfort food as a dish you want me to make time and time again, that's easy and a joy to cook, and also a pleasure to serve to others. I created this soup a long while ago and cook it on a regular basis for our household of two. </div>
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I like to make my own meatballs for the dish when I have the time, but the reason it's such a go-to meal for me is because it can be made with no fuss and almost no clean up. This is where the frozen meatballs come into play and, more often than not, this is how I make the soup, so frozen meatballs is the ingredient that made it into the recipe. After all, I have to leave my fabulous meatball recipe for another time, right?</div>
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil</div>
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1/2 cup chopped onions</div>
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Jennifer Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318916537420396302noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331312807942877047.post-24040685372070243352012-10-07T09:10:00.003-04:002012-10-07T09:13:29.724-04:00Michael Angelo To Host Publix Cooking Class (Giveaway)(*Scroll down for the giveaway*)<br />
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If you know me, it's no secret that I'm obsessed with Publix. I worked there during and post high school and to shop anywhere else on a regular basis is blasphemy in my home. I actually worked for a handful of years at the Publix in Citrus Park, right across the street from my high school. It's the only Publix in Tampa with a cooking school and I have to say, it's pretty neat! With a fully-functional kitchen, Publix cooking schools make learning a meal fun for everyone. The Publix cooking schools offer cooking classes for friends, family, couples and kids.<br />
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While each Publix has a full-time chef who hosts the vast majority of the classes, they are also fortunate enough to have renowned chefs, authors, cooking celebrities and restaurant chefs come into their store to host a class or put on a demonstration. In fact, Wolfgang Puck himself visited my Publix while I was working there!<br />
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Now, Michael Angelo and his mom Sara, the two behind the Michael Angelo Gourmet Foods Italian frozen meals, will be visiting two local cooking schools to put on a Italian holiday meal demonstration.<br />
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Michael Angelo's is one of the only frozen meals that I'll actually eat and how exciting that he chose the Publix schools to share a unique holiday meal! Michael and his mom will be at the Publix cooking school in Tampa on Thursday, October 18, and he will spend the next evening, Friday, October 19, at the Publix cooking school in Sarasota. Tickets are $45 per person and you can register for the class on the <a href="http://www.publix.com/aprons/schools/CookingSchools.do">cooking school website</a>. </div>
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I encourage registration as this class promises to be great! Here is the menu:</div>
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<b>Caprese Stacker</b></div>
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<i>Toasted crostini, grilled eggplant with basil pesto, heirloom tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella seasoned with Italian style dressing</i></div>
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<u><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Primi Piatti</span></b></u></div>
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<b>Rigatoni Pasta alla Norma</b></div>
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<i>Zesty tomato sauce with roasted eggplant, capers, kalamata oliver, calabrian chili peppers and al'dente rigatoni pasta topped with ricotta salata and imported Romano cheese</i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Secondi Piatti</u></b></span></div>
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<b>Beef Tenderloin Ripieni</b></div>
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<i>Beef loin filled with sauteed spinach, prosciutto, imported Romano cheese and pine nuts, seasoned with Tuscan-style fresh herbs and served with roasted vegetables and red wine sauce</i></div>
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<b>Tiramisu</b></div>
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<i>Tiramisu hand-dipped in Belgium dark chocolate, garnished with zabaglione, raspberries and blackberries.</i></div>
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Now, the lovely people at Michael Angelo are supplying me with <b><u>two single-serve vouchers and two family-serve vouchers</u></b> to give away to one of my readers! </div>
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<b><u>All you have to do is comment below (please be sure you leave your email address is the comment if you don't use it to sign in) and tell me what your holiday tradition is AND what your favorite Michael Angelo frozen meal is, if you have tried any. </u></b></div>
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Contest runs from now until next Saturday, October 13th at midnight. Good luck!</div>
<br />Jennifer Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318916537420396302noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331312807942877047.post-50591940804399542502012-10-04T14:11:00.000-04:002012-10-07T09:13:44.062-04:00Seasons 52 Autumn Menu Tasting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ah, Fall. The season where the leaves change, cooler temperatures welcome me in the morning and I anticipate the falling of snow. Oh, wait, I'm in Florida where none of these things happen. Luckily, I believe we may have found something better in <a href="http://www.seasons52.com/">Seasons 52</a>, especially when the feel of Fall is in their new menu.<br />
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Earlier this week I was invited to taste some of the items on the new Autumn menu that was launched last week. <a href="http://www.seasons52.com/">Seasons 52</a> always puts on a great event and this time was no exception. With a handful of us in attendance in one of the private party rooms, it was cozy like the season should feel and we experienced fantastic service from the staff.<br />
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In case you are unfamiliar with the <a href="http://www.seasons52.com/">Seasons 52</a> concept, the restaurant has a pretty great one. They take the freshest ingredients of the season, each season, and craft a menu that truly shows the tastes of that time of the year. There are a few core menu offerings that you'll find year-round, but <a href="http://www.seasons52.com/">Seasons 52</a> really works to revamp their menu each Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter to bring you something new every time. One of the best parts? Every single menu item sits at 475 calories or less. So, not only do you get a flavorful, unique, and seasonally-inspired meal any time, but you can eat guilt-free without really realizing it in the taste of the dish.</div>
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Each dish at <a href="http://www.seasons52.com/">Seasons 52</a> is created by award-winning Chef Clifford Pleau and at the tasting, each course was paired with a wine chosen from the "Drink Them Before They're Famous" wine selection, selected by Master Sommelier, George Miliotes. We were treated to a live video stream of the two of them explaining what we would be sampling throughout the evening.</div>
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First up was the <i>Vista Hills Orange Pinot Gris</i> paired with <b>Portobello Mushroom Flatbread</b> and <b>Double Hummus & Sea Salt Lavosh</b>.</div>
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The "Orange" in the wine comes about because this wine is a white made as if it were a red wine. With both white and red wine characteristics, along with the notes of raspberry, apple and citrus fruit, this particular selection pairs well with everything. </div>
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The flatbread is made with mushrooms, spinach, garlic, a blend of four cheeses (mozzarella, parmesan, goat cheese and gorgonzola) and drizzled with...get ready...Truffle sour cream. In my mind, you can pair truffle oil with just about anything and it's love. Truffle Oil is earthy and warm, yet sweet and savory, and really works to highlight individual flavors in a dish.</div>
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The Sea Salt Lavosh was paired with two different hummus treats. I couldn't decide which I liked more so I alternated between bites, sometimes even mixing, and it was awesome.</div>
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The Edamame hummus was made with mint, garlic and olive oil.</div>
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The Red Pepper hummus was made with garlic, fire-roasted red peppers and chili powder.</div>
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Next, we were treated to <b>Cider-Glazed Grilled Chicken Skewers</b> paired with <i>Farrier Andiron Semillon</i> wine. </div>
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These chicken skewers would be great to order for a private party so everyone can just pick their skewer without having to deal with large spoons and scooping anything. It's an easy presentation!</div>
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If you'd like to order an individual portion as your meal, this would be the presentation you would get. The chicken skewers come with a Fuji apple slaw, toasted pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries- all flavors that go perfectly together. The chicken is coated with both the cider and mustard sauce for a unique taste.</div>
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Next up we had the <i>Avanthia Godello, Valdeorras</i> with <b>Maple Leaf Farms Sesame Duck Salad</b>.</div>
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With chopped greens, apples, mint, cranberries, butternut squash, jicama and toasted pecans, there was a lot going on in this salad, but it presented beautifully. This was my first time trying duck and quail (which you'll see later) and I wasn't completely thrown off like I expected myself to be when I first saw this course on the menu at the beginning of the evening. The flavors were all there and the dressing used really captured all of the components of the dish. The duck was flavored well and added even more depth to a dish that already had a lot of depth.</div>
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Now, when I went to the <a href="http://buon-food.blogspot.com/2012/06/seasons-52-summer-menu-launch-event.html">Summer menu tasting</a> back in June, we had one of the most delicious steaks of my life. I'm a girl who likes her red meat done very, very well. In fact, at Japanese steakhouses I'm jokingly told to "come back the next day so we can cook it all night" and "oh, so you want beef jerky?". I normally won't eat a steak that has any pink in the middle whatsoever and so my experience with beef probably isn't as great as anyone else's. </div>
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However, the <b>Piedmontese Steak</b> at <a href="http://www.seasons52.com/">Seasons 52</a> is my exception. It's a huge, probably incomprehensible, feat for me, but I will eat this steak medium well. It's true! It's so flavorful! In the summer it was paired with asparagus and fingerling potatoes, but for Autumn we have broccoli and sweet potatoes.</div>
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Paired with the steak was the <i>Tilia Bonarda, Mendoza</i>. This wine, from Argentina, is made from grapes grown at a 2,000-5,000 elevation in a long and cool growth process for maximum flavor. </div>
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This next course had a side that I would probably jump through flaming hoops of danger to eat. I guess fungi is my friend as I'm pretty much obsessed with mushrooms. We had <b>Manchester Farms All-Natural Grilled Quail</b> with MUSHROOM RISOTTO and spinach with cipollini onions. </div>
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Again, I had never tried quail before and it was a little more gamey than I am used to, but the flavor was there and I'd go back for more.</div>
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The mushroom risotto was so good that among all of the fresh, unique and amazing flavors, this was the thing that truly captured me. Ah, if only I could make mushroom risotto this well...</div>
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This dish was paired with two different wines: the <i>Michael David Petite Petit, Petite Sirah</i> and <i>Flenelly Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch</i>.</div>
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These old world wines were complex and earthy and paired very well with the Quail and risotto. I vote that the Master Sommelier knows what he's talking about. </div>
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Lastly, and the part that everyone gets the most excited about, we had our choice from the Mini Indulgences.</div>
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Choices include: Key Lime Pie, Mocha Macchiato, Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse, Pecan Pie with Vanilla Mousse, Belgian Chocolate Rocky Road, Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cannoli (my personal favorite), Market Fresh Fruit and the newest one for Autumn, <b>Pumpkin Pie with Ginger Snap Crust</b>.</div>
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In this mini, there are two layers of everything- mousse and crust- so you get the full taste in each bite!</div>
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Thank you once again to <a href="http://www.seasons52.com/">Seasons 52</a> for truly making our tasting a great experience to share!</div>
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<br />Jennifer Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318916537420396302noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331312807942877047.post-59108059627868811112012-09-10T23:14:00.000-04:002012-09-10T23:14:23.729-04:00Eats! American GrillMy inspiration to start a food blog came, in part, from fellow Tampa foodies. The local foodies are a neat bunch and I'm so glad to be among their ranks, with the chance to learn from them and chat about our common interest. A favorite of mine is Tracy from <a href="http://www.myothercitybythebay.com/">My Other City By The Bay</a> and since discovering her blog, I've been a faithful reader and participator in her posts and giveaways, and have gotten to know her as a friend as well! <div>
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About a year and a half ago, I won a giveaway of Tracy's for a gift card to Pinkberry and we set up a day to meet at <a href="http://eatsamericangrill.com/">Eats!</a> so I can get my prize. And so my love affair with Pinkberry and Eats! began.</div>
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Since then, I've dined at Eats! multiple times and recently, Tracy hosted a #GetYourEatsOn Tweet Up and we tried a number of items I hadn't had yet. Additionally, Eats! and Tracy have been gracious enough to supply me with one gift certificate for $50, good towards anything at Eats! (entry form is at the bottom of this post). </div>
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<a href="http://eatsamericangrill.com/">Eats!</a>, located on South Dale Mabry by Gandy, features classic American cuisine from different areas of the country, and I was so excited to come in, mingle, and eat some fabulous food!</div>
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First, we sampled some sandwiches and burgers to prepare us for featured items during football season. We tried the Pepper Jack/Jalapeno Burger, Classic Black & Blue Burger, Midwest BLT, French Dip and Philly Cheese Steak.</div>
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The <b>Midwest BLT</b> is an Eats! classic and an absolute favorite of mine! At the suggestion of Tracy, it was one of the first dishes I ever tried at Eats! and I've ordered it consistently ever since. The <b>Midwest BLT</b> is served on Texas Toast and topped with two fried green tomatoes, peppered bacon, lettuce and then topped with their own Signature Spicy sauce. At this particular visit, I tried the Heat sauce. The Heat sauce is so spicy, but adds incredible flavor! In fact, Eats! was featured on the Food Network show "Heat Seekers" for this sauce; hosts Aaron Sanchez and Roger Mooking were definitely impressed. </div>
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The BLT was also served with a side of <b>Macaroni and Cheese</b>, a delectable side that should be ordered every visit!</div>
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The next sandwich we had was the <b>French Dip</b>. Made with seasoned roast beef, topped with Swiss cheese, Eats! serves this sandwich with a fantastic side of Au Jus for dipping. Everything is right with this one.</div>
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When I was a kid, I enjoyed Cheez Wiz on crackers all day, every day. It's been about two decades since, but when I saw Cheez Wiz as a topping on the <b>Philly Cheese Steak</b> sandwich, I was intrigued (and excited). On this sandwich, the shaved Rib-Eye is seasoned with US Soil and topped with the Cheez Wiz Cheese spread and sauteed onions, on an Amoroso roll...and it's every bit as great as I thought it'd be.</div>
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Clockwise from left, we have the <b>Cajun BBQ</b>, <b>Sweet Thai</b>, <b>Garlic Parm</b>, and <b>Spicy Chipotle</b>. All of the wings were great, but my favorite was the Spicy Chipotle.</div>
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A couple of years ago, I started my job as a paralegal with an attorney based in St. Petersburg and when you are the only two individuals in the office, you take every opportunity to go out for lunch. A frequent visit of ours was <a href="http://stpete.cicciostampabay.com/">Ciccio's California Cuisine</a>. Located on 4th Street and 37th Avenue North, Ciccio's was a very convenient location that provided healthy and affordable lunch options for us. </div>
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Since moving on to another position on the other side of the bridge where I live, I hadn't come up with the time to visit this location again. It wasn't until I was out at another <a href="http://www.cicciorestaurantgroup.com/">Ciccio's Restaurant Group</a> location, <a href="http://www.lodgetampa.com/">The Lodge</a>, that I heard from my former boss that our favorite lunch spot had undergone a complete renovation. With some gracious help from the owner, a dinner date was made so I could see the changes and try the new Cali Flats on Two$ Tuesdays!</div>
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Arriving on a rainy day as I did doesn't do much to damper your mood, or make for a dreary meal at the new Ciccio's; it's nearly impossible with the multiple colors, brilliant lights and clean layout. </div>
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The Ciccio's St. Pete that I knew was a cool location, but it was also a third of the size and much darker than the new look. Although the atmosphere was still pleasant and relaxing, the openness and brightness of the new area is so welcoming and refreshing.<br />
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On Tuesdays after 5pm, Ciccio's offers a nice $2 menu consisting of such items as beers, sangrias, Cali Flats and select sides. <b>Cali Flats</b> are smaller tastings of their bowls on top of an open-faced grilled tortilla. With nine different Cali Flats to choose from, I decided on a White Sangria to sip on while looking over our options.<br />
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Refreshing and light, with apple and sprinkled cinnamon, this <b>White Sangria</b> is incredibly unique and unlike any sangria I've tasted elsewhere. </div>
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The <b>Mexican Cali Flat</b> is made with chopped chicken breast, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream (I opted for it on the side), cheddar cheese and crispy lettuce. With a slightly spicy kick, the Mexican is universally enjoyed.</div>
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The <b>Gigante </b>is made with avocado glazed buffalo chicken breast, crispy onions, pickled jalapenos, diced celery, lettuce, crumbled blue cheese and Lime Ceasar dressing. Named after one of the owners, Jeff, the Gigante is probably something I've never have tried if it wasn't his namesake. Not only am I usually not a blue cheese fan, but the idea of anything "pickled" isn't particularly appealing to me. Little did I expect the burst of flavor I got from this flat and even though I know how great Ciccio's food is, I was still surprised by how much I enjoyed this choice. </div>
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You'd think that with the strong ingredients in this flat there would be a flavor that would overpower everything else and yet, I'm pleased to report that this is not the case. A perfect blend, I'd recommend the Gigante to the worst critic and expect a positive review.</div>
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My favorite of the night, the <b>Citrus Cali Flat's</b> success can be contributed to the drizzled citrus aioli, which is pretty much the perfect sauce. The Citrus, aside from the aioli, is also made with chopped chicken breast (or you can choose to have seared rare tuna instead), avocado, shaved red onion, lettuce, tomatoes and diced cucumbers. </div>
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Throughout our Cali Flats tastings, we received two drinks to share. </div>
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The <b>Cali-Jito</b> is made with wine based rum, fresh mint, sugar, soda and muddled lime. </div>
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The <b>Cali-Rita</b> is made with Agave wine fermented with fresh citrus juices.</div>
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Having wine based liquor created a slightly different taste than the norm. However, I loved it! I felt like I was enjoying a lighter and healthier version.</div>
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The <b>Filet Mignon Quesadillas</b> are composed of strips of filet mignon, black beans, roasted poblanos, cilantro, spicy corn guacamole, pepper jack cheese and sour cream. The filet pieces were tender and juicy and the other ingredients blended well together.</div>
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I certainly can't say that I know what each of these ingredients are, but nonetheless, the <b>Tuna Poki</b> consists of charred ahi tuna tossed with fresh minced ginger, cilantro and a spicy garlic Rayu ponzu sauce served over jicama and cucumber tossed with yuzu tobikko and sesame seeds atop chilled Asian noodles. The chilled noodles were shocking at first as I've never tried anything like it, but the flavor of the tuna was fabulous and I liked the nice blend of everything.</div>
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I very much recommend a trip to Ciccio's St. Pete, especially on $2 Tuesdays!</div>
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A special thanks to Ciccio's owners and staff for a great night out!</div>
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For more information about Ciccio's, including what they are all about and the healthy choices available, check out my blog post about the SoHo location: <a href="http://www.buon-food.com/2012/05/ciccioswater-soho.html">Ciccio's/Water</a>.</div>
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Jennifer Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318916537420396302noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331312807942877047.post-12753139472545811202012-08-09T20:16:00.001-04:002012-08-09T20:16:38.754-04:00Celebrate National Rum Day with Captain MorganGenerally, I prefer vodka over rum and it wasn't until I went to the <a href="http://www.buon-food.com/2012/05/captain-morgan-black-spiced-rum-event.html">Captain Morgan event</a> at Ciro's Speakeasy that my mind was changed. At this event, we were treated to five different cocktails, all made with Captain Morgan's new Black Spiced Rum and I became a believer!<br />
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Now, I'm pretty excited to celebrate National Rum Day next Thursday, August 16th. Thanks to <a href="http://www.captainmorgan.com/en-us/">Captain Morgan</a>, I now have three recipes to share.<br />
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First, try <b>The Satisfaction</b>.<br />
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1.5 oz. Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum</div>
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The Satisfaction is an easy-to-make cocktail, named for the real-life Captain Henry Morgan's flagship, believed to have been found off the coast of Panama last summer. </div>
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Featuring Captain Morgan's newest product, Black Spiced Rum, this sweet cocktail is the perfect drink to round out the summer.</div>
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If you are celebrating National Rum Day with a large group, the <b>Captain Morgan Black Privateer Punch</b> is a great option, with a refreshing kick.</div>
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Just when I thought my love for Seasons 52 was at a peak, they come out with an amazing deal that I cannot wait to take advantage of.<br />
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Daily until 6pm and running through August 31st, Seasons 52 is offering a new, personalized tasting experience! For only $15 per person, you can enjoy the wine tasting by first selecting a flight of three pours. There is a total of eight different wines to choose from (see below), hand-selected by George Miliotes. After tasting the flight pours, select your favorite wine and receive a full glass to enjoy along with a flatbread of your choice. </div>
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<li class="yiv230663556MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Santa Julia Pinot Grigio, Mendoza ’11</b> -<i>a crisp, clean Argentine with aromas and flavors of lemon, pear, and pineapple with a long, almond finish.</i></span></li>
<li class="yiv230663556MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Paso a Paso Verdejo, La Mancha ’10/’11</b> -<i>an innovative wine that’s highly aromatic, with flavors of apple and melon and a hint of lemon and lime at the finish.</i></span></li>
<li class="yiv230663556MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Selbach Qba Riesling, Mosel ’10/’11</b>- <i>handmade specifically for Seasons 52 by Johannes Selbach himself, a blend of sweet melon, grape, apple, star fruit, and quince flavors and Meyer lemon finish.</i></span></li>
<li class="yiv230663556MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Anna’s Merlot, Slovenia ’09</b> -<i>a plummy, ripe raspberry flavor with long, smooth tannins.</i></span></li>
<li class="yiv230663556MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Mirassou Pinot Noir, California ’10/’11</b> -<i>a balanced blend of pomegranate, cherry, and red currant flavors, a touch of earthiness, and a silky smooth finish.</i></span></li>
<li class="yiv230663556MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Wrongo Dongo Monastrell, Jumilla ’10/’11</b> -<i>flavors of ripe blueberry and rich black currant combine with fine, smooth tannins and a pleasantly mineral finish.</i></span></li>
<li class="yiv230663556MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Gascon Malbec, Mendoza ’10/’11</b> -<i>arguably one of the richest, most flavorful red varietals, this vintage is velvety and full-bodied, with flavors of black raspberry,<a href="" name="_GoBack" rel="nofollow"></a>plum, & blueberry, with a powerful yet smooth tannic finish.</i></span></li>
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<li class="yiv230663556MsoNormal"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><b>Ripe Plum Tomato</b> -<b> </b><i>fresh basil, roasted garlic, melted Parmesan cheese</i></span></li>
<li class="yiv230663556MsoNormal"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><b>Garlic Chicken </b>-<b> </b><i>balsamic onions, roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese</i></span></li>
<li class="yiv230663556MsoNormal"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><b>Spicy Chipotle Shrimp </b>- <i>grilled pineapple, feta cheese, roasted poblano peppers</i></span></li>
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<br />Jennifer Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318916537420396302noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331312807942877047.post-89965425921479475712012-07-28T20:19:00.001-04:002012-07-28T20:38:20.004-04:00#WineDineTweet Event at Timpano Italian ChophouseThere was a time when I didn't drink wine. It's pretty surprising to me even, and I lived it, but it's true. I can't pinpoint when I became such a wine fan (it probably has a lot to do with the fact that my best friend married someone who works for a wine distributor), but it's happened and it's in full force. Fortunately for me, there have been some recent events highlighting food and wine pairings. I've been lucky enough to attend a couple of them.<br />
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<a href="http://timpanochophouse.net/tampa/">Timpano Italian Chophouse</a> hosted myself and a couple of other Tampa foodies (including my good friend <a href="http://myothercitybythebay.com/">Tracy</a> and Tampa Trib's food writer extraordinaire, <a href="http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/life/related/C70/">Jeff Houck</a>) to try out their new Wine & Summer Menu during a #WineDineTweet event. Timpano is one of those places I've driven by a million times, always meant to try and just never have. It's located in Hyde Park, with a fantastic area of outdoor seating, and it is always bustling. </div>
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When we arrived for the event, we were seated in a half-moon booth facing the bar, which proved to be a bigger highlight of the night than one would think. Suffice it to say that we had a blast watching the bar patrons drink more...and more.</div>
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Anyway, once we mingled for a little bit, we were greeted by the Restaurant Manager, Jesse Dippre. Jesse explained how the event would go, with a wine pairing for each food sampling. We were also introduced to Executive Chef Antoine Ludcene, a passionate Chef who was a pleasure to get to know. </div>
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Shortly thereafter, it was time for our first course, the <b>Artisanal Cheese & Charcuterie </b>($19), paired with <i>Il Poggione </i><i style="background-color: white;">Rosso di Montalcino</i><span style="background-color: white;"> wine. </span></div>
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The platter is a chef's selection of cured meats and artisan cheese with additional goodies:</div>
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1. White Cheddar; 2. Prosciutto; 3. Grapes; 4. Smoked Duck Patrami 5. Crusty Ciabatta; 6. Soppressata (Italian Chicken Sausage); 7. Salami; 8. Green Apple slices; 9. Country Olives; 10. Cranberry Stilton Cheese; 11. Membrillo (Quince Paste); 12. Humboldt Fog Cheese</div>
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Jeff suggested the sausage, Humboldt Fog and Quince Paste on top of the ciabatta. When Jeff Houck suggests you try a combination of food, you just do. It was an amazing combination. Really, everything on the platter was enjoyable. The duck was peppery, but balanced well with the red wine, which had hints of wild berry- so good!</div>
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Next, we tried the <b>Tuscan Egg</b> ($8), paired with <i>Belle Glos "Meiomi" Pinot Noir</i>. The Tuscan Egg is made with a soft boiled egg inside of crispy chicken sausage, on top of Diavolo sauce. </div>
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To make the meat, Antoine covered the chicken sausage with Panko and deep fried with a combination of shallots, garlic and fresh herb. The Diavolo sauce is made with tomato sauce, heavy cream, fresh herbs and salt and pepper, topped with fresh Parmesan cheese shavings. My favorite food of the night, I pretty much scraped every last ounce of Diavolo sauce that I could get. The Tuscan Egg was a perfect combination of crispy and soft.</div>
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Our third mini-meal of the night was the<b> Osso Bucco</b> ($18) paired with <i>Damilano "Lecinquevigne" Barolo</i>. </div>
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The Osso Bucco dish was light, yet rich. With tender pork shank, creamy Parmesan risotto and a bold pork demi-glace, this dish packed a punch of flavor. </div>
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The paired wine, from the Piedmont region, had an earthy tone, with hints of black fruits and currants. The wine really was a great pairing with the red meat. Mm-mm!</div>
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The following meal allowed me to try something I never had before: scallops. Unbelievable, I know. I've just never had any desire to have scallops and, in all honesty, I avoided them because the thought of eating scallops was off-putting to me, but when a restaurant is gracious enough to host you, you try everything so that's what I did. And...I was not at all disappointed!</div>
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These<b> Pan-Seared Scallops</b> ($25), with asparagus, sweet cream polenta and with a lobster cream sauce, were out of this world. The polenta was a little too sweet for my taste when by itself, but the paired wine, <i>Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio</i>, helped to create a nice balance. The scallops, drizzled with the lobster sauce, created an elegant seafood dish. Recipe coming soon!</div>
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The <b>Chocolate Layer Mousse Cake</b> was thick and creamy, not unlike a brownie interspersed with layers of mousse. The Cookies & Cream ice cream was great too.</div>
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Thank you so much to Jesse and Antoine for making the event special!</div>
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Additionally, <a href="http://timpanochophouse.net/tampa/">Timpano</a> has a host of ongoing and upcoming events- every Tuesday, stop in for Ladies Night and indulge in select martinis for $3! On Wednesdays, enjoy 1/2 off oysters at the bar! Every Saturday and Sunday, Timpano has an a la carte brunch from 11-2pm, featuring a Bloody Mary bar and unlimited mimosas for $12. </div>
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Upcoming is Madonna's birthday celebration on Tuesday, August 14th at 7pm. Timpano will be the official location of the birthday party celebration with lemon drop Madonna-tinis (Madonna's favorite drink), a Material Girl shopping spree giveaway from a number of Hyde Park shops, a Madonna look alike contest and a band playing Madonna songs all night!</div>
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On Friday, August 17, Timpano will play host to the Bombay Sapphire bartending event sponsored by GQ Magazine. A "blue carpet" will be laid out and the participating bartenders will create cocktails using Bombay Sapphire. They will then be judged by London mixologists. The winner will go to Las Vegas to participate in the national competition!</div>
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Intrigued by Timpano? Be sure to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TimpanoTampa">like them on Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/timpano_tampa">follow them on Twitter</a>!</div>
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When it comes to favorite restaurants, well, <a href="http://www.datzdeli.com/">Datz Deli</a> is one of mine. I first tried Datz a long time back when they hosted a Sam Adams event. Since then, I've visited and tried so many items on the menu. I've been there for an early breakfast get together with my friend <a href="http://www.myothercitybythebay.com/">Tracy</a>. I've been for happy hours and dinners. I've stopped by for a nice lunch before catching an early movie. </div>
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One thing about Datz is they are always ready and willing to host events with other companies and, even better, they host tons of their own events, open to the public. The other night, I had the opportunity to attend a Dine Tampa Bay and Foodspotting event at Datz. The event served to introduce the new menu at Datz, and share information about <a href="http://www.dinetampabay.com/">Dine Tampa Bay's</a> Restaurant Week and the <a href="http://www.foodspotting.com/">Foodspotting</a> phone app.</div>
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Restaurant Week runs from August 3-17 and will feature 121 different Tampa-area restaurants. Each participating restaurant will create a special 3-course prix fixe menu. Depending on the restaurant, the cost will be $25, $35, or $45. Get more information and make your reservations <a href="http://www.dinetampabay.com/about-the-event">here</a>. </div>
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<a href="http://www.foodspotting.com/">Foodspotting</a> is an app available on Android and iPhone. The idea is that you can take a picture of the dish you ordered at a restaurant and upload the picture to share with app users, tagging the restaurant and the menu item's name. Foodspotting serves to share the dishes you can find locally and if you allow the app to use your GPS, you can find uploaded dishes at restaurants in your area. It's an awesome concept! See the video below!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">When we arrived for the event, there was a part of Datz set aside for attending bloggers. We were greeted by Heather from Datz (fun fact: according to her business card, she is the Director of Fun- how awesome is that?!) and she went over how the event would run and what menu items we'd be trying. Heather was also always around to answer questions about Datz. The event started off right with some Popsicle Cocktails!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">The first one I tried was the <b>Blueberry Popsicle Cocktail</b>.</span></div>
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Sparkling wine, blueberries and lemon make up this cocktail and it pretty much rocked my socks off. The cocktail as pictured is fantastic to begin with, but as the popsicle melts, it gets better and better. I admit that I struggled between allowing the popsicle to melt into the drink and just biting out huge chunks to enjoy. Ultimately, I did a little of both ;) </div>
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Next up was the <b>Tropical Citrus Popsicle Cocktail</b>.</div>
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Made with tropical juices, including OJ, sparkling wine and cayenne pepper, this cocktail was so refreshing. The 2 cocktails have such different flavors that I recommend trying both!</div>
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Once we had an opportunity to chat a little, the first menu item was given out for us to try- the <b>Watermelon Feta Salad</b>. </div>
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This salad is made with fresh watermelon, pickled red onion, feta cheese, arugula and finished with chili-lime salt. I've been to a handful of food events since the beginning of summer, all of which feature the restaurant's seasonal watermelon dish, and this one is my favorite. I love how Datz puts its own special touch and ingredients in the salad, yet the normal, traditional watermelon flavor is still there. Too often, the natural juices of the watermelon are overpowered by seasonings, but Datz does it perfectly right.</div>
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The <b>Poutine </b>consists of crispy fries topped with a cheddar cheese curd demi-glace, topped with an egg, sunny-side up. This item was certainly interesting- something I'd never think to combine, but it works! The fries are nice and crispy, the demi-glace is tasty and reminds me of a sweet gravy. The egg was a nice bonus too.</div>
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Our next dish was the <b>Fish 'N Crisps</b>- beer-battered Atlantic cod, fried crisp, served with housemade chips, dusted with malt vinegar powder and served with tartar sauce and fresh lemon. </div>
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The cod was flaky and cooked to perfection and the malt vinegar powder kept the batter from turning soggy. Now, if you've been to Datz you'll agree with me and if you've never been to Datz you'll soon learn, that they are known for their chips! They are sweet and salty and usually drizzled with creamy blue cheese and green onions, accompanying their sandwiches on the regular menu.</div>
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The <b>Rillette</b> is whipped mortadella mousse topped with dried cherries and toasted pistachios, served with toasted brioche garnished with fig balsamic. I loved the toppings on the mousse- I'd eat that just by itself, and the toasted points with the balsamic was great. Mortadella is an Italian pork sausage and I recommend it!</div>
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Thank you to Datz, Dine Tampa Bay and Foodspotting for the amazing event! The new Datz menu will launch this Friday so check it out! Also be sure to try out the Foodspotting app and make your reservations for Restaurant Week!</div>
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Now for the real fun part! When we were enjoying our meal, I noticed the Home Brew kit that Datz sells along the wall and spoke to Heather about it. Datz has graciously donated a Home Brew Kit for me to give away, along with 2 spots for a winner and their guest to attend Datz's Homebrew Basics event! I also have 2 meal vouchers (entree and beverage included) to give away! So,<b> there will be 3 winners</b>!</div>
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1. Homebrew Kit + 2 tickets for winner and a guest to be my guest to the Homebrew Basics event/class at Datz. The event is on Tuesday, July 24th at 6:30pm. The Kit and tickets to the event are a package giveaway item. Therefore, you have to be able to attend the event to win the Homebrew Kit. Upon selecting the first place winner, I will ask the winner if they will be able to attend the event. If not, I will select a new winner and the original 1st place winner will win the second prize (below) instead. We have 2 extra spots reserved so I want to make sure the winner of the kit can attend the event. :) If you know for sure that you cannot attend this event, please let me know in the comments below.</div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">*You only have to be able to attend the event to win the homebrew kit. You <u>do not</u> have to attend the event to be able to win the meal vouchers- those will be mailed to the winners.*</span></i></b></div>
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This giveaway will start now and end Thursday, July 19th at midnight. Winners will be contacted Friday, July 20th and announced via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MangiamoEats">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/JLoBug">Twitter</a>. Winners have 24 hours to respond to me, or to reach out and claim their prize. </div>
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A couple of weeks ago, I received an email inviting me to the <a href="http://www.seasons52.com/">Sea</a><a href="http://www.seasons52.com/" style="background-color: white;">sons 52</a><span style="background-color: white;"> Summer Menu Launch event with some fellow food bloggers and media people. I was put on the <a href="http://www.seasons52.com/">Seasons 52</a> radar by my friend Katie at </span><a href="http://rufflesandtruffles.com/" style="background-color: white;">Ruffles & Truffles</a><span style="background-color: white;"> (check out her site for her post on this launch) so my post cannot begin with a thank you to her for getting me the chance to try out Seasons and experience this event!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">I had never been to <a href="http://www.seasons52.com/">Seasons 52</a> before, but it's been on my 'must-try' list from day one. The idea of healthy eating without compromising the taste of a meal is very important to me. We won't go into how I'm faring, but I vowed that in 2012 I would create and indulge in more meals that combined these qualities. In case you are unfamiliar with <a href="http://www.seasons52.com/">Seasons 52</a>- every menu item comes in at under 475 calories and the menu changes every season to include seasonally-inspired dishes. Basically, you can eat guilt free and it's guaranteed that you'll never get tired of the menu options. Perfect!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">When the majority of us had arrived, we were taken to one of the private areas, the Napa Room, to begin. While mingling, we were all treated to flatbread and a glass of the paired wine, Aveleda Vinho Verde. This Portugal wine is so crisp and refreshing and has a lower alcohol content than most wines. The flatbreads were definitely a treat! </span><span style="background-color: white;">The first flatbread we tried was the<b> BBQ Chicken</b> with balsamic onions, sliced scallions and melted Parmesan. This flatbread was so good!</span></div>
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My favorite flatbread, however, was next: the <b>Artichoke & Goat Cheese Flatbread</b>. </div>
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Topped with leaf spinach, balsamic onion, roasted peppers (and the artichoke and goat cheese, of course), this flatbread was crispy and so delightful. The artichokes were juicy and honestly, I just wanted a whole plate of them. </div>
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Next up was the first course, the <b>Chilled Lobster & Shrimp Spring Roll</b>. The shellfish are blanched and rolled in the rice paper. Accompanying the roll was a sauce trio consisting of cool salsa verde (made from tomatillo and avocado), aromatic lemongrass (lemongrass and mayo) and sweet-hot red chili (an amazing spicy and sweet variety). </div>
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All of the sauces worked well with the roll, but the salsa verde option was my favorite. Paired with the spring roll was the Hirsch #1 Gruner Veltliner, an Austrian wine with a nice white pepper aroma- a perfect taste for the asian cuisine. </div>
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Our second course included a salad and a vegetarian sampling. The first, the <b>Organic Arugula Salad</b>, was composed of watermelon, grilled golden beets, goat cheese, jicama and toasted pistachios, served with a light cumin lime vinaigrette.</div>
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The sampler, <b>Summer Vegetarian Tasting</b>, was certainly interesting and dynamic. The platter consisted of "grains of life" (quinoa and farro with mint and mandarin oranges), a soft taco (mole, salsa verde, black beans), chili relleno (stuffed with spinach, mushrooms and cheese), roasted asparagus, cedar toasted tofu (rubbed with mustard and topped with mango chutney) and a cheese and balsamic tomato slice.</div>
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The asparagus was perfect and that goes a long way with me. They marinate the asparagus in olive oil, pepper and lemon juice before slow roasting to perfection. My favorite part of the vegetarian tasting was the taco. All of the ingredients really blended together and the crisp taco shell really made it stand out.</div>
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The third course included fish and steak. We received the <b>Wild Alaskan Copper River Salmon </b>first, served family-style, with corn risotto, fresh asparagus, roasted pepper and lemon-infused mustard dill sauce. The salmon was paired with Chehalem INOX Chardonnay. </div>
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For whatever reason, I have always steered clear of all fish with the exception of shellfish. It wasn't until recently that I became open to branching out and trying things that I had previously "shunned".<br />
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This salmon, surprising me, was my absolute favorite food of the evening. Even though <a href="http://www.seasons52.com/">Seasons 52</a> has salmon on their core, permanent menu, this Copper River salmon is only available by the season for 6-7 weeks. </div>
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After the salmon, we each received our own <b>11oz Piedmontese All-Natural Bone-in Strip Steak</b>, served with roasted asparagus, cremini mushrooms and Fingerling potatoes, and paired with the Markham Cellar Merlot. </div>
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This steak comes from grass fed, all-natural cattle that is naturally lower in calories by 25% due to the lean, double muscled structure of the beef. To cook, <a href="http://www.seasons52.com/">Seasons 52</a> used a red wine sauce and made the crust of the steak from black pepper, freeze-dried molasses and lavender. </div>
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Lastly, we received the Jam Jar Moscato wine to pair with our dessert, the <b>Mini Indulgences</b>. Individual servings of classic desserts, this fourth course was shared and a perfect end to the meal. </div>
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I tasted samples of the Blueberry Cheesecake, Pecan Pie with Vanilla Mousse, Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cannoli (my personal favorite- the cannoli was so crisp and buttery), Market Fresh Fruit, Strawberry Shortcake and Red Velvet. Other options were Key Lime Pie, Mocha Macchiato, Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse and Belgian Chocolate Rocky Road.</div>
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At 2 different points of the evening, we were treated to two cocktails: the <b>Watermelon Refresher </b>and the <b>Strawberry Lemon</b>, both made with <a href="http://atlanticorum.com/">Atlantico Rum</a>. </div>
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The Strawberry Lemon is made with the Reserva Atlantico rum, mint, muddled strawberries and lemon. The Reserva rum is a bit drier than the Platino, with hints of light oak and tropical fruits. I loved both cocktails and I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite. </div>
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My first time at Seasons 52 will probably go down in the record books as one of the best events ever and I'm so glad I got to participate!</div>
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<a href="http://www.seasons52.com/">Seasons 52</a> is open for lunch and dinner, can help with group and event dining and has locations throughout the US. </div>
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<br />Jennifer Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318916537420396302noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8331312807942877047.post-70541473304987430012012-06-16T15:36:00.000-04:002012-06-16T15:36:43.491-04:00Father's Day (or any day) DrinksFather's Day is this Sunday and for any of you with a father who loves their liquor, here are some drink recipes provided by <a href="http://www.bulleitbourbon.com/gateway.aspx">Bulleit Bourbon</a> and <a href="http://www.dickel.com/">George Dickel Whiskey</a>!<br />
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