Category Archives: Foodie Love

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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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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Le Chou de Bruxelles – Sherbrooke/Montreal

Posted on October 22, 2010 by erinparker75

Remember the lovely Quebecoise girls we met in San Sebastian? Well, turns out Gab’s parents own a restaurant in Sherbrooke, about 1.5 hours from Montreal. I promised her I would go (she wouldn’t be back by then) and once I … Continue reading →

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Breakfast in Montreal

Posted on October 20, 2010 by erinparker75

Breakfast outings are some of my favorites, when I can manage to get up early enough… St. Viateur Bagels Has anyone ever had a la baba aux pommes? Let me tell you something: Cheyne is like a homing pigeon for … Continue reading →

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MonsterWine – Tuscany

Posted on September 17, 2010 by erinparker75

Monsterville Horton IV, CWE is to whom I credit my wine snobbery. Before Monsterville, I was quite content to pop to the shop for a $5 bottle of Barefoot Pinot Grigio and begin my weekend drinking this frightful juice with … Continue reading →

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Texas Wine Country

Posted on June 11, 2010 by erinparker75

Raul and I decided to pop over to the Texas Wine Country last weekend – one final hurrah together before our big trips (him: Africa – work; her: NYC, Spain, Netherlands, Canada – pleasure). Texas is hot. In case you … Continue reading →

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Andalucia

Posted on May 8, 2010 by erinparker75

Step aside, Mi Luna, there’s a new kid in town. And he knows the proper way to my heart – authentic tapas, wine served in vasos, and live flamenco music and dancing. The boy and I found ourselves downtown – … Continue reading →

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A Festivus For The Rest Of Us

Posted on April 20, 2010 by erinparker75

I do love a good festival. And iFest has never disappointed. I know it’s a tall order, but this really is a phenomenal experience. And the focus is the Caribbean this year!! Hello?!!? In another life, I think I actually … Continue reading →

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Blue Nile Review

Posted on March 18, 2010 by erinparker75

A lunch date with my boo led us to delightful African fare – Blue Nile Ethiopian. The restaurant was virtually empty save for a few occupied tables. Which is odd since the food is so unique and so good. Me … Continue reading →

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Lemon Tree Review

Posted on March 8, 2010 by erinparker75

Hated this place!!! Ugh. I have reached a new low. I always pride myself on picking exceptional restaurants, and here I faltered horribly. Here is what happened at Lemon Tree: The night started at 8:30pm on Friday night – dinner … Continue reading →

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