Our team pulled out all the stops for our office cookie exchange! We got nearly everyone crossed off our list at The Holiday Patchwork Market this past weekend! Here, just a few of our goodies from Little Homestead Farm, Southern Elegance Candle Company and a tote bag featuring a design by Bronwyn Gruet, courtesy of […]
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(1) Regional Grand Taste Couldn’t get enough of Grand Taste last year? This year, we’ve added a regional equivalent to the line up. Sample local delights at the original Grand Taste Thursday, April 20 – then expand your culinary horizons to encompass the whole southern region at our Regional Grand Taste on Saturday, April 22. (2) Gluten-Free
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Harvest Soup I often use extra virgin olive oil to finish my puree soups as it keeps the richness and viscosity without the heaviness of cream. By The Boot Chef Rob Kinneen (Makes 2 quarts, or 8 bowls) 2 oz. canola oil ½ an onion, roughly chopped (5 oz.) 2 stalks celery, roughly chopped (3
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Originally from Wisconsin, Chef Jason Cunningham’s parents moved to the area in 1996, with Jason following soon after to live with them and save money to go to culinary school. In March 2001, after finishing school, he started as a line cook at the Washington Duke. A month later, he was a sous chef. Eventually
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Let me preface this by saying I’m inherently lazy when it comes to physical exercise. I’d rather walk – more like stroll – to the ends of the earth before embarrassing myself doing squats or scissor jumps in some trendy aerobics class. Thankfully for me, there are other options, such as the relatively new craze
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As a musician, the one thing that sets my nerves on edge during the holiday season is the seemingly endless loop of canned music played in most public places. There are days when I grit my teeth and think, “If I hear the Johnny Mathis recording of ‘Sleigh Ride’ just once more…” The trouble is,
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We had a blast celebrating with Triangle Family Services at its 14th annual Gingerbread Benefit. These gingerbread houses are true works of art! This delicious Harvest 18 mixed green salad comes complete with apples, blackberries, almonds, shrimp and honey balsamic dressing. American Meltdown‘s Scarborough Fare hit the spot while we were holiday shopping at The Streets at
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The Animal Protection Society of Durham held its annual Tails at Twilight Gala at The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club to benefit the Durham shelter and its animals. More than 260 guests participated in silent and live auctions and raffles at the Wizard of Oz-themed event, raising $127,500 to help “animals in need find the
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At this point, it’s a cliché: This year has been a downer. A drag. Worthy of a do-over. So Inspire MEdia Network – the Durham nonprofit that focuses on kindness and empathy – is winding down 2016 by focusing on the good, as per usual. On Thursday, Dec. 22 at 6pm, Inspire Media is hosting
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Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” – Thursday and Friday, 7:30pm; Saturday, 2pm, 5pm and 8pm; Sunday, 2pm and 5pm – Your heart is sure to grow three sizes while watching the magic on stage as this holiday classic comes to life at the Durham Performing Arts Center. To complement busy holiday schedules, a 5pm show has
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