Archive for August, 2009


Written by Monica Surfaro, guest food blogger

After a lifetime enjoying the good grub and happy experiences of NYC roadside diners, I was hankering for the same here in Tucson. Every town needs at least one awesome round-the-clock center…

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One of the authors of the famous Silver Palate Cookbook – Sheila Lukins — has died from brain cancer. She also wrote a monthly column for Parade magazine.

The Silver Palate Cookbook delivered…

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Though a fairly popular chain of restaurants now, the first Melting Pot opened in 1975 in Maitland, Florida, with the first franchise following in Tallahassee, four years later. Since that time they’ve spread across the Unites States…

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Twitter Updates for 2009-08-31


  • Mary: Trader Joes Garden Patch Veggie Soup is only 60 calories and a 1-cup serving counts as 2 veggies. Works for me http://sml.vg/hWp27J #
  • Mary: white bread today. I could smell that it was

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Twitter Updates for 2009-08-30


  • Mary: A creative and healthy breakfast of black beans, fried mush and fresh tomatoes http://sml.vg/0f3yYm #
  • Mary: fun garden art from dishes. http://sml.vg/CcYv00 #
  • Lebanon Ohio "Breakfast Club" restaurant. Nice

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Twitter Updates for 2009-08-29


  • My veggie drawer – sugar snap peas (great raw on salad), zucchini, romaine lettuce, carrots, apples. http://sml.vg/K1me6s #

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The first Thanksgiving with the extended New Orleans family after my 21st birthday was a bit surreal: my Uncle was mixing Mimosas but the carton (pour out a third of the juice, fill with Champagne, shake and pour) and…

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Tucson restaurant news…it’s busier than ever

RumRunner Anniversary Celebration
Join RumRunner to wrap up “Year 2″ at their new location at 3131 E. First Street on Sunday, August 30, 2009 from noon until 6 p.m. Enjoy complimentary…

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Twitter Updates for 2009-08-27


  • Went to Maynards Market for lunch. Ate a delicious Cuban pork sandwich (half for dinner) and a Bibb lettuce salad with figs and pistachios. #
  • Hungry by mid-morning or mid-day? Try adding some protein into your

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It’s all about ME.

The ME people sent me four 4-packs of Find Your ME beverages.

Since it’s not all about me, I decided to share with several people so I could get a variety of opinions.…

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