Drizzling rain and humidity made this Fourth of July a little soggy, but it didn’t fizzle out completely. Cupcakes are always festive, so I decided to whip up a batch of golden vanilla cupcakes and white icing. I considered adding red and blue dye to the icing, but the blueberries and strawberries I had on […]
The sultry, sweaty humidity of this week’s 90-degree heat wave had me reaching for my Origins Peace of Mind to dab under my ears and neck. As the cooling minty sensation began to work its magic, I thought, I should provide something just as soothing for my stomach. So I recalled an old summertime favorite: […]
Hot weather may encourage a cooling trend in some kitchens, but my thoughts turn to salsa, gazpacho and the burning sting of peppers. I guess this is like applying capsacian to alleviate pain. The natural chemical found in peppers has been found to turn off pain receptors. So hot you don’t feel the burn? Well, […]
I’m a little sad to see holiday baking is over. It’s my favorite time of the year to indulge in all things sweet and buttery, but now that it’s January, I have turned to leaner recipes. Most major food and home magazines tout a healthy lifestyle and diet makeover. Although I’ll still experiment with baking […]
A food lover’s dream was served up Sept. 8 as 20 restaurants opened their doors for the seventh Savor the Flavor culinary experience in downtown Fayetteville. The Faith in Action fundraiser satisfied the tastes of Dickson Street patrons and offered several new dining options for this year. Sara Bartlett, the nonprofit’s Washington County program director, […]
