Category Archives: Alcohol

W.I.N.O.s

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Kasey

Last night to celebrate my mother’s birthday, my sister and I treated her (and ourselves ) to a Wine & Cheese Pairing class at W.I.N.O.s (aka the Wine Institute of New Orleans).  Since wine and cheese are two of my … Continue reading →

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Red Wine Pork Chops

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Kasey

Growing up, my mother cooked pork chops just about every week.  She prepared the chops in the same basic fashion which usually involved baking or pan searing them seasoned with S & P and garlic powder.  By the time I … Continue reading →

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Long Island Wine Country

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Kasey

  I apologize for my absence.  Over the past couple of weeks, I have been relaxing and trying to enjoy the last few days of summer.  Over Labor Day weekend, I was in NYC for a bachelorette party.  The highlight … Continue reading →

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Bronzed Scallop Pasta

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Kasey

Hello y’all!  I know you must be wondering where I’ve been.  Well, I took a 4 day girls trip to Destin, FL for my best friend Claudia’s Bachelorette Party.  I’m Maid of Honor for her wedding so I was in … Continue reading →

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Party Planning

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Kasey

Ever wonder how much pasta to cook for 100 people?  Well, we cooked 12 pounds of pasta for my friends’ couple shower on Saturday!  It was a mafia/mobster themed party so we emphasized Italian food.  Along with the marinara sauce, … Continue reading →

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A Healthier Option to Deep Fried Fish

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Kasey

Happy Tuesday!!!  My first Monday of 2010 was super productive.  To begin, I had a busy day at work which included precepting a new dietetic intern!  After work, I had a successful library trip (more on that in a bit), … Continue reading →

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Holiday Grocery Shopping

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Kasey

Good Morning!  Yesterday’s grocery trip was successful.  I was able to get lots of good looking produce for the fruit tray I’m bringing for my family’s Christmas Eve party (Tomorrow!!!).  -Raspberries -Blackberries -Kiwi -Pineapple -Pomegranate -Grapes   The pineapple was … Continue reading →

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Fire Roasted Tomato Chicken

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Kasey

Two days till my family’s annual Christmas Eve party!  I’m bringing a fruit tray… last year, I introduced many family members to pomegranate seeds and kiwis; I couldn’t believe some of them have never had kiwi!?  My “exotic” fruit tray … Continue reading →

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Shrimp White Wine Pasta

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Kasey

Happy Friday!!! It’s been a typical New Orlean’s winter so far… scarf worthy weather one day and flip flop appropriate weather the next.  Cory and I have no plans for the weekend and I’m looking forward to taking it easy; … Continue reading →

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Turkey Day Tips

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Kasey

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I thought some tips on maintaining a healthy balance during the upcoming holiday feast were in order.  Did you know most Thanksgiving dinners are more than 2,000 calories?  That is a day’s worth of … Continue reading →

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