Delancey’s – Perfect Southern Goodness
I know some of you already know this, but if you’re late to the Foodie Party, I also write for a local magazine here. I try to share each article with you after it’s published. However, I’m a month behind. This one is from the December 2012 issue of Alamance Magazine. It’s about the most … Read more
Believing in Humanity…and Curtis Stone, too!
I am a firm believer that people come in and out of our lives for a reason. I also believe that the kindness of strangers is still alive and kicking. Whether it’s the person you pass in the street you exchange smiles with, or it’s the server at your dinner table…we all meet for a … Read more
Dreams of a Restaurant of Kindness…
In the grand scheme of life, we are put here to be good human beings. I am finding more and more that kindness is actually catching on. It’s becoming “trendy” might I venture to say? Seemingly, people are more aware of the human condition than ever before. We know that our neighbor was laid off … Read more
Are you following Fresh.Local.Good food group as well?
I just wanted to pop in real quick and make sure you were aware of the other blog I am writing. Don’t worry, I haven’t stopped The Onyx Plate. *smiles* I just don’t want you to miss out on the amazing food I’m writing about with the Fresh.Local.Good food group! Go to the site and … Read more
My New Project! Fresh. Local. Good. food group Blog!
I know it’s been a while since I have posted, and please forgive me. Between introducing a new kitten to a well established older cat in our home, long days of work and exercise, and now a dabble of a cold, it has surely been busy. But that’s all the ho-hum of what’s been going … Read more
Villa Rosa – A loving taste of Italy
Anytime you walk into a restaurant and you are met with a 100.5 sanitation grade, you know it’s going to be a decent meal. When you are seated at your table by the woman the restaurant is owned by and named after, you know you’re going to be enjoying a meal prepared with love. When … Read more
Birthday Brunch at Iron Hen Cafe…
Crabcake Benedict I know I just wrote about Iron Hen Cafe. But, I couldn’t resist going back on Sunday for my Birthday Brunch. Since I have already poured my heart out with all the details as to why this place is a tremendous place to eat, I’ll just show you photographs of the food we … Read more
The Sara Video Series: Have you eaten at Formatos?
Let me introduce you to Sara. She is four years old. A very tall, cute and smart four year old. She’s the hub’s little sister, and quite frankly may be the smartest of the two (I jest, I jest). *smiles* Youth is knowledge and clarity. You’re not jaded, you haven’t been disappointed in life, you … Read more









