Tag Archives: North Carolina

Win Announced With LocalTV Interview


I knew that it would be different to be interviewed on TV, but it was more than different. It was such an honor and a “blast” to have Raleigh’s local station, WNCN TV-17‘s own Page Crawford interview me this morning. Page … Continue reading

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Cookies Good Enough for Santa!


Dear Santa, I have been a very good girl this year. I have made many blog entries and have created some great recipes this year. I’ve also won a few contests as well. So, if you don’t mind Santa, I … Continue reading

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Simple with a Sweet and Tangy Side


I decided to create another dish to enter into the North Carolina Sweet Potatoes 2011 Sweet n’ Healthy Blogger Recipe Contest. Today is the deadline and you know me, wait ’til the last minute. I’m hoping to wow the judges … Continue reading

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A Cookbook Could Warm the Heart?


I’m hoping that using a public library could help me win the hearts of Kraft judges with this video pitch for a 30-second web commercial. Perhaps? or Perhaps Not? It was fun trying to film. It was also a little tough … Continue reading

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Philly Week #2 and Still Keepin’ it Southwestern


The snow and ice that hit North Carolina and much of the Eastern part of the US last week, kept me inside and filming at my house. With another entry into the RWOP Philadelphia Cooking Creme Video Contest, a very … Continue reading

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Enjoying the Snow with a Christmas Dinner Recap!


Well, I’ve got to show everyone the wonderful snow here in North Carolina. (below)  Wow!! 6 inches and it’s still snowing and will be for a few more hours. YEAH!! I’ll be making snow cream again!!  A deer appeared first … Continue reading

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In Honor of the State Fair: Fried Pickles


The North Carolina State Fair starts this Thursday, October 14th. I am so excited. So, I had to start the week off with a fair-type FRIED EVERYTHING food . . . Fried Pickles. It’s an easy recipe and a treat … Continue reading

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