Category Archives: Culinary Adventures

Reinterpreting the Ham & Swiss Wrap

Posted on March 16, 2011 by LiliBitting

I am very lucky to live extremely close to my office – not only do I have a super short commute on rainy days like today but I also occasionally go home for lunch. Although I definitely don’t recommend going … Continue reading →

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Awaiting Spring with a Dinner Party

Posted on March 15, 2011 by LiliBitting

Like many, the start of Day Light Savings signals to me that spring is coming. To celebrate the sun not setting until 7PM I held an “awaiting spring” dinner with two friends last night. Despite the chilly temperatures and cloudy … Continue reading →

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It’s all about the ingredients!

Posted on March 14, 2011 by LiliBitting

We all know the old adage that the quality of the final product is only as good as the quality of the ingredients – I bet you never thought to apply that to popcorn! At this point my obsession with … Continue reading →

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That came frozen?!

Posted on March 14, 2011 by LiliBitting

This isn’t my first time raving about Fresh Direct and I am sure it won’t be my last! This time I’m impressed by one of their frozen meals, Bay Scallop and Vegetable Risotto. Fresh Direct is known for their freshly … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Grilled Cheese

Posted on March 8, 2011 by LiliBitting

Who doesn’t love a good grilled cheese sandwich? I know I do! This sandwich is certainly not the typical – have a with a cup of tomato soup – kind of grilled cheese sandwich. It honestly is the product of … Continue reading →

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Epic Burrito

Posted on March 7, 2011 by LiliBitting

I am a big fan of the burrito – I think it offers an incredibly versatile way to combine the common ingredients I usually have in my fridge into a quick and easy meal. Beyond the tortilla, I love a … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Breakfast

Posted on March 3, 2011 by LiliBitting

Looking back at Table’sUp it’s clear how much I love breakfast foods. Weekend brunch is one of my favorite things – although this is mostly to do with the leisurely pace of cooking and consumption! Beyond brunch on the weekends, … Continue reading →

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Well isn’t that pretty…

Posted on February 25, 2011 by LiliBitting

My simple salad for lunch: chopped arugula, leftover chicken, 1 clementine and chopped walnuts with Newman’s Own Light Cranberry Walnut Vinaigrette. Next time I will cut the clementine sections in half to ensure I get a piece with every bite … Continue reading →

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Ginger Chicken Meatballs with Snap Peas & Edamame

Posted on February 24, 2011 by LiliBitting

Last night I made a Real Simple recipe Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs with Edamame and boy was it good! As good as it was, it wasn’t really a teriyaki so I’ve decided to call it Ginger Chicken Meatballs instead. I opted … Continue reading →

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Friday Chicken Dinner

Posted on February 22, 2011 by LiliBitting

Friday Night Dinner Parties may be my new favorite thing! I always leave work at the end of the day on Friday simultaneously exhausted and looking to celebrate the start of the weekend. Normally for me, exhausted wins and I … Continue reading →

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