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Monday, September 12, 2011
Events Photos: Greek Festival
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 10:19 AM
If you missed out on the annual Greek Festival — well, we feel sorry for you. Here are some photos of the authentic Greek salad, pizza and desserts that were among the many treats offered at the festival. How often do you get to choose from homemade Kataifi, Melomakarona, or Baklava?!
- Tremaine Tillman
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Food News Local cupcake cakery wins Food Network's Cupcake Wars
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 10:04 PM
Tonight, my Twitter stream was blowing up with excited tweets for @cupcrazed, a local cupcake cakery. And they definitely deserve all of the props.
Congrats go out to Heather McDonnell, owner of Cupcrazed, located in Baxter Village. She and her assistant Debbie McDonnell won first place in the Food Network's hit show Cupcake Wars. Tonight was the season finale, titled "Country Cupcakes," and if you've ever watched the show, you know it's serious business.
They'll be on Charlotte Today on Monday morning, and you can catch a replay of the season finale episode on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. on the Food Network.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Liquid Diet Swig: How to make Thirsy Beaver's Beavosa
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 11:13 AM
If you like beer and you like mimosas, then the Thirsty Beaver Saloon's Beavosa may be the drink for you. In this episode of "Swig," bartender Molly Poe of the Thirsty Beaver, 1225 Central Ave., shows us how to make the unique drink.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Liquid Diet Avión Tequila launch party at Mez
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Sep 6, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Whenever I think of tequila shots, the country song lyric "Tequila makes her clothes fall off" plays in the back of my mind. But a taste of the spirit doesn't have to lead to drunken mishaps. In fact, you can actually sip it. Who'd have thunk it?
If you're a tequila drinker, check out the launch party for Avión Tequila, happening this Thursday, Sept. 8, 6 p.m., at Mez. Avión, which boasts to be the world's smoothest tequila, is made in Jalisco, Mexico, and was recently recognized at the 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition with Double Gold distinction. (Side note: If you're a watcher of the show Entourage, you may already be familiar with this brand.)
Avión Tequila shots are going for $4, bottle service at $145, and $1 from every drink sold goes toward the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Fund.
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Dorie Greenspan's Tiramisu Cake
This layered cake is definitely a "pick-me-up" with a little booze and caffeine.
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Braised Chicken with Shallots 2
I don't think I'll be making this again, but hey, if you like shallots more than a fat kid likes cake, then go for it.
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Crockpot Arsenal: Pork Tenderloin with Chunky Pear Sauce 1
When standing over a hot stove sounds an awful.
