February 2013

Blues, BBQ & Bourbon Roadtrip: Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee

February 28, 2013
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After we packed up at the Shack-Up, we drove up to Memphis to get some breakfast. Blue Plate Café is a big, clean, welcoming place nestled in Court Square. We ordered simple breakfasts of eggs, grits, bacon, and their famous biscuits and gravy.  The biscuits were giant fluffy pillows of buttery goodness, and the gravy […]

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Montreal Food Guide: Guest Post for OffMetroNY

February 20, 2013
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OffMetroNY, a green travel site for New Yorkers, graciously asked me to do a guest post on the Montreal food scene.  As a newcomer in this city, I’ve still got a lot to explore, but here I’ve laid out some of my favourites so far!  Thanks a million to OffMetro for the opportunity.  They also […]

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Arugula, Blood Orange, and Avocado Salad

February 14, 2013
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Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Here’s a recipe for a beautiful, healthy salad that will impress your sweetheart… and counteract some of that chocolate and culinary decadence!  Plus, avocado is supposed to be an aphrodisiac… ooh, la la! Enjoy! Arugula, Blood Orange, and Avocado Salad adapted from Epicurious Print Arugula, Blood Orange, and Avocado Salad Author: Megg (adapted […]

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