Photo Gallery on the Blog
Photos of interest from the beautiful to curious.
What in the ... Kitchen?
Can you identify the picture?What in the ... Kitchen?
Launching a new conversation piece - What in the ... Kitchen?Ahh Boeuf Bourguignon
Finally I find my fav.....Boeuf bourguignon.Dinner at Home in Paris
What does dinner look like when you are cooking in the cuisine capital of the world?Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Fresh Basil, let me counts the ways I can consume you!
Alicia's obsession with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella continues.
Lafitte Foie Gras - oh my goodness!
Historic Street Market in Paris plus traditionally made foie gras equals a very happy girl!
"Midnight in Paris" at midnight in Paris
Why not see the popular Woody Allen movie about midnight in Paris at midnight, in Paris?Harry Potter stars sighting in Paris!
Chance sighting of some of the co-stars of the Harry Potter movies right outside my apartment!Oh Les Salades!
Of course the French have amazing salads, but we can too!A taste of the new Courtyard by Marriott Bistro
Before I headed to France, I had an opportunity to sample the new Bistro menu at the Courtyard by Marriott.Happy July 4th!
Celebrate!What's your guilty pleasure food?
Alicia admits her occasional craving for....
How to make a lattice pie crust
Easy as pie - really!Welcome home Elva!
Celebrating a special kind of homecoming.What are you serving this holiday weekend?
Alicia is grilling shrimp, what are you serving?Caffe Phoenix Still Pleases
Caffe Phoenix in Historic downtown Wilmington, NC still pleases the palate, even after 21 years.64th Annual Azalea Festival a big success!
Alicia attends her first North Carolina Azalea Festival in Wilmington, NC and sees what all the fuss is about.Making crepes in Paris
While visiting Paris in January 2011, I shot one of the many crepes I ordered being made. This one is a strawberry jam filled crepe. Bon Appetite!Making Plans for Paris
Alicia talks about what makes her want to go to Paris for the summer.
"Proper" Southern Food in the Old Boone Jailhouse
If you love Southern Food, you'll not be disappointed in
Proper in Boone, NC.Stonehenge is still a mystery
Alicia marvels at what we don't know about Stonehenge.
Cake as art: Exploring Washington, my new back yard
After several months of limbo, Beverly starts exploring Washington, her new hometown.
Crazy about Fresh Air Food Markets
Alicia explores why she loves fresh air food markets.
White House Christmas party: Food, glorious food!
I went to a holiday reception at the White House and met the President. It was wonderful!
My search for grits in Seattle
Grits are the taste of home I crave when I'm traveling. But finding great grits in Seattle?
What's the strangest food you've consumed before noon?
Alicia gets brave at breakfast at Lola in Seattle.
Where do you like to have afternoon tea? For us, the Carolina Inn is perfect!
Meeting for afternoon tea is such a civilized affair -- and yes -- it's all about location, location!
Tenting for termites: It's the ultimate pantry purge!
Tenting your house for termites means you take out every crumb of food. Who knew I had stashed chocolate in so many places?
I'm falling in love with Seattle
Alicia goes to The international Food Bloggers Conference in Seattle and comes back home to NC yearning to head back west as soon as possible!
Dive! (the film) will make you think!
New documentary about food waste in the US will get you thinking.Eat Me in Manhattan! Italian market offers food for body and soul
From Parmigiano Reggiano to Prosciutto di Parma, DiPalo's Fine Foods offers the best -- amazing gourmet Italian imports and first-rate conversation, too.
Local Food and Local Knowledge with Liza Gyllenhaal: Discovering your inner gardener
At its heart, gardening is the urge to add order and context to the landscape, to somehow harness and humanize the wild.
Alicia's CSA experience - Chapter 1
Alicia shares her organic farm Community Shared Agriculture experience.
How does my garden grow? I'm gonna find out!
I decided to plant a raised organic garden in my front yard. Here's how it went.
Photo Gallery - Pillsbury Bake-Off wrap up
An inside glance in photos of the exciting 44th Pillsbury Bake-Off.Photo of the week - Pillsbury Dough Boy
We were thrilled to have our picture made with the Pillsbury Dough Boy at the 44th Pillsbury Bake Off in Orlando, FL this week. The $1 million winner will be announced on the Oprah Winfrey Show on Wednesday.Photo of the week - Signs of Spring
Photo of the Week, Signs of spring 2010.Photo of the week - Mountain Sunset and Moonrise
Photos of the week. Last week we were at the coast and so we headed to the mountains for this week's photo.Photo of the week - Intracoastal Waterway sunset
Photo of the Week- Intracoastal Waterway Sunset, NCLove a Margarita? You've gotta try these!
Whether you love a margarita or would rather pass, you have to try these amazing drinks.Photo of the week - Billy Beer
Do you remember Billy Beer?
Photo of the week - Bottles
This week's photo.Photo of the week - Volunteers
This week's photo.
Photo of the week - Rainbows in Waves
This week's photo was taken at Manhattan Beach, CA
How walnuts get from the tree to you: A photo tour
Alicia toured California walnut orchards and processing plants to discover how the nutritious little nuggets get to her kitchen. Here's a photo tour!
How I gained 10 pounds in a delectible month: Was the weight really worth it?
Spending a month studying Spanish in Buenos Aires came with a bonus: An extensive food and restaurant culture and 10 pounds to prove it! Any advice?






































