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Seafood Gumbo

November 19, 2015 Marion Branch 0

The roux for this gumbo toasts in the oven, and only requires occasional stirring. […]

Drink : Not Your Fathers Root Beer

September 17, 2015 Marion Branch 0

Not Your Father’s Root Beer Wauconda, Illinois $10.99 / 6-pack I was in a corner liquor store looking for a beer to pair with my dinner. Most of the options ranged from uninspiring to terrible. Then […]

How To Eat Sushi : Feast Your Eyes Infographic

September 11, 2015 Marion Branch 0

This handy infographic will give you a quick lesson on the proper way to eat sushi. […]

Yalumba Y Series Viognier 2014 : Wine Wednesday Review

September 9, 2015 Marion Branch 0

The Yalumba Y Series Viognier 2014 is dry and full bodied with notes of citrus peels and apricots. […]

Cook: Crab and Spinach Lasagna

September 4, 2015 Marion Branch 4

My local mom & pop grocery had Maryland back-fin crabmeat on sale. I had some ricotta cheese on hand, so I decided to make crab lasagna. Please be warned that I like an ignorant amount of mozzarella on my pasta. Yes, I know Italians never mix seafood and cheese. I’m not Italian. […]

Feast: Beefalo Bobs Carryout

September 2, 2015 Marion Branch 0

Sliced thin with a deli-slicer and piled on a bun, pit beef can make a roast beast sandwich hang it’s head in shame (I’m looking at you — Arby’s). […]

Cooking Hacks Everyone Should Know : Feast Your Eyes Infographic

August 28, 2015 Marion Branch 0

Take a look at this handy infographic, then amaze your friends when you peel an entire head of garlic in seconds! […]

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Drink: 2015 Maryland Governor’s Cup

August 26, 2015 Marion Branch 0

I was honored to be invited to be a judge in the annual Maryland Governor’s Cup for the seventh year in a row. Judging is a wine competition is both a lot of fun and a lot of work […]