Food

Grilling Out – Dessert


Posted by Joel on 07 Sep 2012 / 0 Comment


Your grill can also be used for dessert. This is a simple preparation that can add a dessert to any grilled meal. When you are grilling, you will carmelize existing sugars in the food to add sweetness and textural contrast. Grilled fruit is a delicious addition to your meal. This recipe works for any stone […]

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Food

Grilling Out – Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce


Posted by Joel on 03 Sep 2012 / 0 Comment


Labor Day is upon us, but with a weather forecast that still includes 100 degree days, grilling is far from done for Southern Ash.  After our extended burn ban, the remnants of Hurricane Isaac dumped a few inches of rain here meaning I can fire up the grill again. Lamb Burgers on a Ciabatta Roll […]

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Cigars

New Aurora 100 Anos to Celebrate 125 Years of Draper’s


Posted by Bradley Phillips on 01 Sep 2012 / 0 Comment


On our last visit to Washington DC, we had our first visit of W. Curtis Draper’s Tobacconist, one of the oldest shops in the country. While visiting, the clerk told me that they would be releasing 4 cigars this year from 4 of the largest manufacturers; La Aurora, Padilla, Padron and Fuente. Perhaps the most […]

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Food

Situational Vegetarian – Grilled Radicchio Slaw


Posted by Joel on 21 Aug 2012 / 0 Comment


Vegetarian grilling isn’t hard, happens to be tasty, and even if you are eating meat you ought to be including veggies every time you grill. First, review the general notes about grilling.  I use charcoal, I usually do a two zone fire with the coals heaped on one side for a hot zone and a […]

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Food

B-Side Nails Brunch


Posted by Bradley Phillips on 17 Aug 2012 / 0 Comment


We talk about brunch a lot here and rightly so, who doesnt love brunch? It’s quite possibly the best meal of the day and “brunch” sounds so much better than “linner”, “drunch” or “lunchfest”. As far as brunch goes, the term has become synonymous with B-Side, an unassuming little spot connected to Lily’s Dim Sum […]

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Cigars

Mallard’s Bar at the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock Beefs Up Cigar Selection – A Video Tour


Posted by Bradley Phillips on 09 Aug 2012 / 1 Comment


A few months ago we got the opportunity to visit with John Kacur Jr of the Cigar Box, a virtual giant in the cigar consulting industry. Over the past few months the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock has taken great lengths to make Mallard’s Bar one of the premiere place in Little Rock to enjoy […]

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Style

Summer Style – Office Wear


Posted by Joel on 02 Aug 2012 / 0 Comment


Summer style can be hard when you live in the South.  We are in the middle of another stretch of 100+ degree days with a drought covering our fair area.  What is a man to do with his wardrobe when there is no way to avoid sweating? We will take a quick look at some […]

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Food

Savor the City and Food Thoughts


Posted by Joel on 27 Jul 2012 / 0 Comment


We talk a lot about eating in and cooking in these parts (okay, I do a lot of that talking), but local establishments are the crown jewel of the social fabric of a city. It is time, once again, for Savor the City – Little Rock Restaurant Month!   While there have been criticisms in […]

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Food

Grilling Out – The Basics!


Posted by Joel on 25 Jul 2012 / 0 Comment


Grilling is the natural cooking method in the summer when you live in the south.  I was going to wait until the county burn ban was over to post this, but instead I’m going to post this so we can all be ready to get back to grilling (and snapping snazzy pictures in my gonzo […]

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Drinks

Get Ready for National Daiquiri Day!


Posted by Joel on 17 Jul 2012 / 0 Comment


Daiquiris are the drink for the sweltering middle of the summer. Take a cue from Papa, by which I mean Ernest Hemingway. It is the summer and it is hot. At some point you want a refreshing beverage. Papa Hemmingway was known for his Daiquiris. Yes, Daiquiris. While the Daiquiri, like the Margarita, has suffered […]

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