Who can resist two holiday favorites, white chocolate and peppermint? Combined, they're almost sinful! So in what ways can you combine the two this holiday season? For one, you can try this delicious sounding recipe from Better Homes and Gardens. The recipe is for White Chocolate Peppermint Drops (Cookies) and I can't wait to bite into one! This one is for all... [Read more...]

Hey there Enclave at Crossroads! Turkey Day is right around the corner! Can't you just smell those delicious aromas wafting from the kitchen as you read this? A nicely cooked turkey is often at the forefront of many Thanksgiving dinners. For one little bird, there are HUNDREDS of ways to prepare it. I know the winner of our turkey giveaway will want to prepare... [Read more...]

We all know that Raleigh is pretty epic when it comes to food choices. The hardest decision is never what to eat, but where to go? With the newest addition to the Glenwood South district, Sushi O, the 'what's for dinner' question just got a bit harder. So if you're a fan of sushi at half the competitors price, you should definitely read on! Sushi O is... [Read more...]

When asked what are the greatest things about Raleigh, I know that the word "food" has to come out of your mouth at least once. If not, then you don't know what you're missing! Raleigh is home to some of the most dynamic restaurants in the country, and you can sample some of those great tastes with the Downtown Raleigh Food Tour this Saturday, September... [Read more...]

For the longest of time, it seemed like every city in the nation had a beer week but Raleigh. Even Charlotte boasted of one! This week, all of that changed with the inaugural Raleigh Beer Week. Raleigh Beer Week spans from August 30 to September 3rd, and has different events at different venues around the city that patrons can partake in.  Since... [Read more...]

Get your taste buds ready everyone, because Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week is here once again! Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week is a weeklong dining extravaganza showcasing the culinary talent in the heart of the city! If you're a true foodie, or just enjoy great food, head out this week and feast! The event lasts from August 23th - August 29th, so... [Read more...]

Hey Enclave! Do you enjoy a good wine tasting every now and then? I'm sure there are a few of you out there that do. ;) If you are one who partakes, then you'd like to know that every weekend, Total Wine (Raleigh) offers a free tasting of fine wines from around the world. The fun thing about the wine tastings at Total Wine is that there is a different... [Read more...]

Hey Enclave! If you don't really shop at Farmers Markets, you should definitely give it a try. This Saturday, August 14, you have a chance to do that at the Midtown Farmers Market in the heart of North Hills in the Commons in Raleigh. Farmers Markets are great because prices are lower, and the quality of food bought there is much better than that... [Read more...]

Hey Enclave! This blog post is going out to all of our new residents, those of you who are new to the Raleigh/Triangle area, and for those who just enjoy the great food of Raleigh. Since you've been living in Raleigh, have you had a chance to sample all of the food that she has to offer? If not, here's your chance: on Saturday, August 7, (as well as subsequent... [Read more...]

Champagne Saturday; has a nice ring to it doesn't it? Have you been visited by the AVON lady lately? Well, tomorrow, you can visit her. :) AVON independent sales rep and beauty consultant Mary MacRae Warren is hosting Champagne Saturday in Durham. Beauty do-overs, bubbly, berries, and chocolate; that doesn't sound like too bad of a time. At this... [Read more...]

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