Author Archives: erinparker75

Blue Ridge Parkway

Posted on November 15, 2010 by erinparker75

The Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina is a must see. And as of this year, it turned 75 years old. Happy birthday BRP! Thanks for being awesome. This is the first American highway built solely for recreational purposes, and … Continue reading →

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Bouchon

Posted on November 11, 2010 by erinparker75

Bouchon means cork in French. I learned that in Montreal thanks to my master teacher. Thanks to my retention skills, I was able to teach the fella my new vocab word. This place was charming with a capital C. I … Continue reading →

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Bucatini all’Amatriciana

Posted on November 10, 2010 by erinparker75

….Or just Amatriciana if you’re so inclined. This is a simple pasta dish of tomatoes, olive oil, cheese, and pancetta. When Raul first asked me to make this dish so we could open a special bottle of Brunello, I crinkled … Continue reading →

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WurstFest is the Best Fest!

Posted on November 9, 2010 by erinparker75

When Wursting, it’s important to get there early. Don’t end up like me and drive in after dark. You will just end up sitting in bumper to bumper downtown traffic trying to park. Once the sun sets, there is no … Continue reading →

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Biltmore

Posted on November 5, 2010 by erinparker75

Raul and I took a long weekend to Asheville, NC in October. Shame on all of you for keeping this glorious place to yourselves without sharing! It was lovely. We flew in and went straight to the Biltmore. This baby … Continue reading →

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Monkeying Around on Halloween

Posted on November 3, 2010 by erinparker75

Halloween this year involved a birthday party + costumes. You can never go wrong with any celebration where costumes are involved, but when it’s a birthday – even better cause you can pretend everyone is dressing up for YOU. You … Continue reading →

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October Wedding

Posted on November 2, 2010 by erinparker75

A couple of weekends ago we headed out to the country for a lovely outdoor wedding of a family friend. Outdoor wedding + Samoan traditions + military personnel = pretty cool. Also, there were these rad personalized water bottles for … Continue reading →

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Grits a Ya Ya

Posted on October 29, 2010 by erinparker75

I stumbled upon this recipe while reading a random article about The Fish House. There’s something about Florida that draws me like a magnet – maybe it’s the palm trees swaying in the warm breeze, the blue gulf waters teeming … Continue reading →

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Interview With a Vampire?

Posted on October 27, 2010 by erinparker75

This just socks. I had an interview several weeks ago with a woman whom my recruiter described as a “socialite”. No joke. The woman actually used that term to describe herself. I stopped listening to the rest of the job … Continue reading →

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Benise Spanish Guitar

Posted on October 25, 2010 by erinparker75

Miller Outdoor Theater is one of the best things about living in Houston. It’s this massive, imposing structure of an outdoor theater, with covered seating and an expansive hill that just beckons concertgoers to laze on its lawn. But why … Continue reading →

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