2 April, 2013

Triangle Foodie Happenings

Posted in : Events on April 2, 2013 by : The Gourmez

Tags: ali rudel, anniversary, blog, cackalacky, cookbook author, cooks and books, counter culture, dinner, durham, elizabeth turnbull, Events, fearrington, food, hot mini donuts, local, local food, mcintyre books, nancie mcdermott, real thai, seasonal cooking, sola coffee, starting fresh, triangle foodie happenings

Here’s a trio of interesting going-ons in the Triangle foodie world. Two to perhaps attend, and one to be aware of, if you’re intrigued by our food-friendly community. Sola’s First Anniversary, 4/5 & 4/6, all day. Sola Coffee Cafe is having an exciting anniversary celebration with chances to win donuts for a year! Who could
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24 December, 2012

Nonfiction Bragging: Guest Post for the LoMo Market

Posted in : Announcements, Beverage, Cocktail Recipes, Product Reviews, Writing on December 24, 2012 by : The Gourmez

Tags: blog, cocktail syrup, ginger, guest post, lomo market, mixology, muscadine grape, simple syrup, this and that jam, Writing

Nonfiction Bragging: Guest Post for the LoMo Market A few weeks back, I did some cocktail experimentation for the LoMo Market, and I didn’t have the chance until now to link you all to the post on it. It was a lot of fun, and I love when I get the chance to prove I’ve
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20 September, 2012

Nonfiction Bragging – WRAL Review of Munchez (Durham) CLOSED

Comments : 1 Posted in : Dining in Durham - NC, Restaurants, Writing on September 20, 2012 by : The Gourmez

Tags: blog, cubano, dinner, downtown durham, durham, fast food, hot dogs, late night, lunch, mexicano, munchez, out and about, pollos la carbonera, restaurant, review, sandwiches, sides, to go, WRAL, wral

It’s been a while since I posted a bragging entry–I still have much to share! I haven’t even gotten to my Bull Spec story, Bother. But life gets busy, and when it does, the bragging falls off my list of to-dos. Today, though, I have a new WRAL review to share with you! Published on
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4 January, 2012

Lost Vineyards Tempranillo

Posted in : Red Wine, Tempranillo, Wine on January 4, 2012 by : The Gourmez

Tags: blog, catalayud, cherry, chocolate, lost vineyards, poorm man's guide to alcohol, review, spain

Lost Vineyards Tempranillo Calatayud, Spain This medium-bodied and medium dry tempranillo is all you can ask for at $3.99. It smells like dark chocolate and light leather. Cherry comes to mind first when sipping, but that dark chocolate has a stronger presence overall. It’s bitter in a way that ties in nicely to the
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