Monthly Archives: August 2012

Blogosphere Finds: Fun Foodies

Posted By: Gastrogirl, 29th August 2012, in News, World of Food
Today I’ve a quick roundup of some of my favourite finds from the ever-expanding foodie blogosphere.  I’ve mostly my younger, cooler and thoroughly more fun little brother to thank for the headsup re these blogs.

1. The Comic Strip at Nert.me: check out this fun and...

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Friday Night Comfort Food: Chicken Parmesan

Posted By: Gastrogirl, 17th August 2012, in Dinner a Deux, Feeding Families, Man Food, Recipes, Student Corner, Weekly Favourites
Y’know, I never heard of this dish until I visited the United States. Wherein I found it on every single menu. Seriously, it’s absolutely everywhere, and oddly enough pronounced “Chicken Parme-zhan’. (Perhaps, correctly, I've no idea - Mr Italian Foodie could probably advise!) Personally, I’ve never seen it in an...

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Cool Website Find: Budget 101.com’ Copy Cat Recipes

Posted By: Gastrogirl, 15th August 2012, in News, World of Food

Do you ever crave that special sauce or delicious bread that you used to have in some faraway country or random restaurant?

For me, it’s usually American food, peddled to the masses by the big-name brands.  For example, the Chicago Potbelly ‘Wreck’ Sandwich with hot peppers...wow, just thinking...

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Restaurant Review: White Friar Grill and Restaurant

Posted By: Gastrogirl, 13th August 2012, in Dining Out, Restaurant Buzz
Emily Holmes has good taste.  This extends to style, interior design, and, it appears, restaurants. Like White Friar Grill, for example, which she chose as the location for a most overdue catch-up a little while ago.  Ranked at a very impressive #11 of...

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Bank Holiday Boy Treat: Black Pudding Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Streaky Bacon, on a Bed of Potato Rösti and Wilted Spinach, accompanied by Dijonnaise Sauce and Toasted Pinenuts

Posted By: Gastrogirl, 3rd August 2012, in Dinner a Deux, Man Food, Recipes, Weekly Favourites
I'm not gonna lie. This isn't a dish you can throw together on a Corrie ad break while the kettle's boiling on a Wednesday evening.  It's a weekend dish, and probably, a bank holiday one at that. It takes  a bit of doin', but boy, is it worth it. This...

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