Tag Archives: southern food

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist 8111-137 Creedmoor Rd Raleigh, NC 27613 Last week was Triangle Restaurant Week, when an assortment of local restaurants run a special set menu. We were meeting up with Lynn and some of her friends. I ended up narrowing … Continue reading

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Disconnect

We found mangosteens in the supermarket today! I recognized them from the Yihai market, but I really didn’t expect to find them in such close proximity to drive-thru hush puppies. Tweet this!

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Thanksgiving

Luke started a group writing challenge to list seven things we’re thankful for this Thanksgiving. I had to go over a little, and I kind of combined some things, because an endless list — while great for me — wouldn’t … Continue reading

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Things I Love About The South, Part 1

1) Hushpuppies 2) Biscuits 3) If you turn on the radio, you can always find Creedence Clearwater Revival playing on one station or another. Tweet this!

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