It’s true! I’m blessed with emails from folks telling me that they came upon my website, but most of the time they ask about chickens. I’m serious. My most recent inquiry involved a woman who was looking for a home for two magnificent Buckeye Roosters, and she was wondering if they could take them...
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The Kimberton Inn (2105 Kimberton Road, Kimberton, PA 19442) 610-933-8148 Visited 6-23-10 I’ve come back to the Kimberton Inn, to prove a point. I would like to compare their monthly wine dinner with other fine restaurants, because I feel it’s arguably the best wine dinner in the area. So off I went with my...
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333Belrose (333 Belrose Lane, Radnor, PA 19087) 610-293-1000 Sometimes success can go to your head. I think it’s human nature to slip into a busy routine and forget the finer points of service. This may be what’s happening at 333 Belrose. My frequent dining companion showed up for dinner (apparently she doesn’t do lunch),...
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Water, Water Everywhere This is a very simple and refreshing way to drink more water this summer. Get a 2-quart pitcher and a handful of freshly picked mint, stalks and all. Wash the mint, and twist it in your hands, bruising it to release the oils. Place the mint in the pitcher and fill...
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(6-16-10) IDENTITY THEFT! A friend of mine recently had his “identity” stolen. Sound strange? I thought so too, so I looked into it. Here are some of the fascinating facts I have learned. According to the Federal Trade Commission, someone can steal your identity by using your name, social security number, credit card number,...
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This week we have two wonderful sauces for adding some nice flavor to your barbeque. First is a Chimichurri Sauce from Argentina, which is a great topping for chicken or beef. The second sauce is a Salsa Verde, which pares well with Salmon or scrambled eggs. There are several variations to this recipe, I...
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Bahama Breeze (320 Goddard Blvd., King of Prussia, PA) 610-491-9822 Visited 6-15-10 Bahama Breeze has been my go-to lunch spot in King of Prussia for quite some time, but I wanted to see how they would perform around high noon, when they were crowded. I was to meet a much too infrequent dining companion...
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Road Rage Makes Me Really Angry! Ok, maybe it’s inconsiderate drivers who make me really angry. You know who they are-or maybe you’re one of them! Let’s see. First in line are the folks who don’t signal their turns. Not enough hands I expect, since one is on the wheel and the other is...
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Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from an article that appeared in Playboy Magazine last summer (why yes, they really DO have articles!). I have added to it, and tweaked it as necessary. 1. MEAT- The most important step in making pork ribs is buying the right meat. Most local butchers will be happy...
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Yangming (1051 Conestoga Road, Bryn Mawr, PA) 610-527-3200 Visited 6-5-10 I’m highly sensitive to MSG. One might even say allergic. Over the years I’ve had to stay away from Chinese food (and I love it!) because it’s usually loaded with the stuff. Even places that advertise “No Added MSG” are suspect. That’s why it...
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