Archives: Bits and Bites

Fifth Quarter: Roman Holiday Oxtail Stew

The fifth quarter, or butcher’s cut, is offal traditionally kept by the butcher for home cooking. Often inexpensive and always tasty, RVANews’s monthly column, Fifth Quarter, offers less-traveled recipes that are both good and offal.

We’re feelin’ hot! hot! hot!

The winter starts to feel a little long at this point. I know we’re not in Ottowa, but 30 degrees is 30 degrees, people. Looking for a way to warm up? Head to the kitchen.

Light lunches

Despite all of the portion control and calorie counting going on in the New Year, somehow lunch still seems to stump us all. Well fret no longer. We’ve got tips, recipes, and even shopping lists to help you keep you eating healthy all day, every day of 2010.

Bee Box #12: Crumb Snatcher Cocktail Party

Here is how to host a low-fuss cookie swap party for the holidays. Hold this gathering after Christmas/Chanukah to catch up with your friends and loved ones. Tacky holiday sweaters and R&B Christmas covers optional.

Potluck soup

Still scrambling to put together your contribution to the family’s holiday dinner? Try this sweet, spicy, rich, and tangy dish that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser (courtesy of Ipanema Cafe’s head chef).

Nanny’s banana pudding

For most of us, holiday meals are really about the desserts. Here’s a great one, from my family to yours…

Creamy butternut squash

Our holiday recipes continue as local foodie, Jason Guard, gives us a delicious alternative to a meat-centric feast.

The King is Coming

Our inside sources (the cashier at Lowes) tells us that a Burger King will be built in the spot where the old Wendy’s & Chubby’s were on Forest Hill Ave. I shall remain loyal to 5 Guys for my fast food burger fix.

Roast pork loin with crackling

Tired of turkey? Bored with beef? Try roasting a bone-in, skin-on pork roast for a delicious holiday change of pace. It’s easier than you might think.

New Japanese restaurant in Carver

While shopping at Kroger in Saturday’s miserable weather I caught sight of this sign in the former Movie Gallery store across the parking lot. I spoke with the Japanese owners who say they plan on opening sometime in January. The restaurant will feature individual habachis where meals are be cooked and served tableside.

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