Tag Archives: food

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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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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Erin Envelops Europe

Posted on July 31, 2010 by erinparker75

How’s that for alliteration? I try, I try. June 20 marked the beginning of a month long gift to myself: New York City, Spain, the Netherlands, and Canada. The premise behind the trip was to visit my friend Lana, mate … 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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Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 26, 2010 by erinparker75

I’m a bit tardy with this post but meh. I know many women who hate this day. To be perfectly frank – I never have. Simply because I have never given it much thought. So I don’t understand the angst. … Continue reading →

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Food, Inc.

Posted on February 25, 2010 by erinparker75

Aaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhh!!! That is me typing my frustration at the meat industry in this country, along with shaking my fist. Take that, FDA! I watched Food, Inc a few weeks ago, and while my passion isn’t as fresh, it has grown … Continue reading →

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Kanomwan or Bust

Posted on February 18, 2010 by erinparker75

After a hankering for some Thai one Friday night, Raul pulled out his restaurant bible (zagat) and did a little perusing to see what new haunt we could scare up. Pun intended 🙂 Enter Kanomwan. The kicker for us was … Continue reading →

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La Comida De Peru

Posted on January 31, 2010 by erinparker75

There’s nothing that I love more than a heaping plate of fresh, homemade ceviche. And my little Incan import delivered on just that tonight! Along with “poor man’s paella” * which was deeeeeeeeeeelishus for sure. *poor man’s paella – only … Continue reading →

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A delightful salad indeed, sir

Posted on January 20, 2010 by erinparker75

Es pretty good. All I’m sayin…. It’s easier to get Raul to acquiesce to “vegetarian night” when there is polenta and avocado involved. Nom Nom Nom

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