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Taste the World: Social Media and Culinary Culture Collide
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Musings of a food and travel enthusiast. Monday, April 27, 2009. Social Media and Culinary Culture Collide. In my Strategic Social Media class, we are examining the benefits, strategies and tactics of social media. Yes, it is new and scary, but if you (a company) choose not to embrace social media, you are truly missing out on very valuable marketing, both self and through your customers. Follow this link to reach the ABC News feature on Kogi BBQ. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Follow me on Twitter.
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Taste the World: March 2009
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Musings of a food and travel enthusiast. Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Beyond my parent's influence, my love of cooking and food blossomed at a very young age. The first cooking show I watched religiously with my mother was Cooking With Caprial. Circa early 1990s, before I was 10 years old! Today, my cooking show repertoire has expanded drastically. . Inspired by Anthony Bourdain's new takes on some of today's hottest cooking TV shows. Rachael Ray's 30-Minute Meals. Who doesn't love Giada? She's gorgeous an...
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Taste the World: May 2009
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Musings of a food and travel enthusiast. Tuesday, May 12, 2009. I'm A Plant Mommy! Say hello to my new herb garden at my apartment! I have two different themed pots: Mexican and Italian. In my Italian pot, I have Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley, Oregano, and Basil. In the Mexican pot, I have Roma Tomatoes (Yes, I know that is technically Italian), Ancho, Jalapeno, and Serano Chilies, and Cilantro. I love having fresh herbs around, but I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my tomatoes and chilies. I am an aspir...
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Taste the World: January 2009
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Musings of a food and travel enthusiast. Monday, January 26, 2009. No Substitutions. No Ketchup." - Black Rabbit Bistro. The clarification that appears at the bottom of the menu sets the tone of this Eugene restaurant gem. "No Substitutions. No Ketchup." Like you could ever need Ketchup on any of the delectable dishes offered at this affordable high-brow bistro. . The menu offers many exotic proteins from mussels to frog legs and veal to rabbit. Per the season, many of their dishes feature truffles, ...
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Taste the World: April 2009
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Musings of a food and travel enthusiast. Monday, April 27, 2009. Social Media and Culinary Culture Collide. In my Strategic Social Media class, we are examining the benefits, strategies and tactics of social media. Yes, it is new and scary, but if you (a company) choose not to embrace social media, you are truly missing out on very valuable marketing, both self and through your customers. Follow this link to reach the ABC News feature on Kogi BBQ. Saturday, April 25, 2009. The Group at Tru. Drawn in by p...
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Taste the World: October 2008
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Musings of a food and travel enthusiast. Tuesday, October 28, 2008. Sitting amongst the Germans in the Haufbrau Keller,. The English Garden's beer garden, I was thinking to myself, "I never want to leave this place." Munich was a dream, and my comfort there can only be described as having my roots take hold in the place that called to my soul. Yes, it really was that deep. Beer, brats, and the fall; what more could I need in life? And was it all worth it? Tuesday, October 21, 2008. 8221; he replies laugh...
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Taste the World: September 2008
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Musings of a food and travel enthusiast. Monday, September 29, 2008. Formal Dinner and Etiquette Workshop. As far as dining out at Italian restaurants, they supplied us with a valuable list of Do's and Dont's. Here it is, word for word:. Sitting down in a bar (which in Italy is actually a cafe). Asking for coffee, you must be more specific. Asking for a "latte," they will hand you a glass of warm milk. Finding a starbucks anywhere. Supersize coffee, or supersize anything. Get there too early, 8:00 at the...
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Taste the World: Top TV Picks
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Musings of a food and travel enthusiast. Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Beyond my parent's influence, my love of cooking and food blossomed at a very young age. The first cooking show I watched religiously with my mother was Cooking With Caprial. Circa early 1990s, before I was 10 years old! Today, my cooking show repertoire has expanded drastically. . Inspired by Anthony Bourdain's new takes on some of today's hottest cooking TV shows. Rachael Ray's 30-Minute Meals. Who doesn't love Giada? She's gorgeous an...
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Taste the World: Hot Doug's:Encased Meats::Peanut Butter:Jelly
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Musings of a food and travel enthusiast. Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Hot Doug's:Encased Meats: Peanut Butter:Jelly. Landing in Chicago energized me the way only a big, bustling city can. Mentally, I absorbed the spirit of downtown and I thrived. I love to be in the big city, and Chicago was no different. . Surprisingly (for some), when I was planning my trip to Chicago, my list of to-do's included trips to restaurants and foods to sample; Hot Doug's, Tru, deep-dish pizza and korean cuisine. Eavesdropping o...
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Taste the World: February 2009
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Musings of a food and travel enthusiast. Wednesday, February 25, 2009. For the Love of Kimchi! All the stars are aligned. I have heard so much about Kimchi, a Korean dish of spicy fermented cabbage, and I can't wait to learn more! According to lifeinkorea.com. Here is the recipe for those who are just as curious as me! 1 head napa cabbage. 1 medium daikon radish. 3 scallions, thinly sliced. 3 garlic cloves, minced. 4 tablespoons fresh ginger. 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes or kimchi spice mix. Despite th...
