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Another giveaway: Coupon Queen DVD

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Susan Samtur, who bills herself as the Original Coupon Queen, will be in town tomorrow doing a shopping trip for the television stations, I presume. (I passed up the opportunity.)

But her husband did send me a copy of her DVD entitled: "Super Shopping with the Coupon Queen: Your guide to becoming a Super Shopper with all the tips and tricks from the original Coupon Queen, Susan J. Samtur." 

I thought the least I could do is give the DVD to one of the Mouthful readers. 

You know the drill. Leave a comment at the bottom of this post by noon, Friday, Feb. 12. 

NOTE: Do not leave a comment at the bottom of one of my reminder posts. Only comments at the bottom of THIS post will be entered into the drawing. 

Win a copy of Thomas Keller's new cookbook

Tags: Mouthful

OK folks, I'm doing it: giving away a copy of Thomas Keller's new cookbook, "Ad Hoc at Home." It has a small tear on the book jacket but I don't think a true Keller fan is going to turn up their nose at a free cookbook over that.

You have until noon, Friday, Feb. 19 to leave a comment at the bottom of THIS post to be entered for a chance to win. 

NOTE: Don't leave a comment at the bottom of one of my reminder posts because you won't be in the drawing to win. Only leave a comment at the bottom of this original post. 

Wine tastings across the Triangle

Here is a list of upcoming wine tastings across the Triangle: 

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wines for $10 a glass in support of our February charity of the month. 5 p.m. today. 4325 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 571-6200. www.flemingssteakhouse.com
Chatham Street Cafe
6 p.m. Thursday. Free to taste; $5 a glass. 140 E. Chatham St., Cary. 380-1193. www.chathamstreetcafe.com/
Taylor’s Wine Shop
Great chance to pick up something special for your sweetheart. 6 p.m. Thursday. Free. 10005 Six Forks Road, Raleigh. 847-3069. www.taylorswineshop.com
Museum of Life and Science
Looking for a classy date for you and your science sweetie? Join us for an enchanting evening learning the science of wine. Stimulate your brain and your taste buds with wine sampling and education from Wine Authorities and the Chatham Hill Winery. 7 p.m. Thursday. $18 museum members; $20 nonmembers. 433 W. Murray Ave., Durham. 220-5429, ext. 313. www.lifeandscience.org/events

Click READ MORE for the complete list. 

Julie Singer of Durham wins Momofuku cookbook

Tags: Mouthful

The winner of the Momofuku cookbook giveaway is Julie Singer of Durham. Congrats!

Don't worry if you didn't win. I'll be giving away another cookbook next week. 

Still looking for Superbowl plans for Sunday

Here's a reminder that these two events are happening Sunday:

Buffalo's Southwest Cafe is hosting a wing eating contest during halftime. It costs $10 to enter but the proceeds are donated to The Jimmy V Foundation. If you win, you get 10 wings every day until the next Super Bowl. Talking about getting your wings fix.

For those who just want to watch the fun, wings cost 45 cents each and domestic bottled beers cost $2. Buffalo’s Southwest Café located at 7504 Creedmoor Rd. Raleigh.  

Michael Dean's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar is hosting a Super Bowl Party.

The first 100 guests will receive free Superbowl pool squares. Here's how the Superbowl pool works:

The numbers that go along with each row/column of the Super Bowl squares sheet will be randomly drawn after all Super Bowl squares have been sold. This makes it so all players have the same opportunity to get any set of numbers. It also means you don't have to know anything about football as it all comes down to the luck of the draw.

Winners must be present to claim their prize.  Prizes are: $50 for first, second and third quarters and $100 for the final score.

The party begins at 4 p.m. Mash House drafts cost $3. Domestics beers cost $2. Raw bar items will be buy one get one free. A special Super Bowl menu includes these items for $6: Asian BBQ Wings, Three-Alarm Chili, White Chicken Chili, Michael Dean’s Shrimp Nachos, Sliders, Roasted Garlic and Vegetable Pizza, Shrimp Pizza, Prosciutto Pizza and Roasted Chicken Pizza.

Last chance to win "Momofuku" cookbook

Tags: Mouthful

Reminder: You must leave a comment at the bottom of my earlier post
before NOON TODAY to be entered for a chance to win a copy of
"Momofuku" by David Chang and Peter Meehan.

HERE is the link for where you must leave a comment. 

 

Big Boss Beer dinner at Broad Street Monday

Reminder: if you are looking for something to do Monday night, Durham's Broad Street Cafe is hosting a Big Boss Beer Dinner at 7 p.m. You get five courses, five beers for $40.

Here is the menu:

  • A reception with assorted cheeses and Amber Rye.
  • First course: Wood Fired Citrus Marinated Salmon over Arugula Pomegranate Salad with Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing and Applewood Smoked Bacon paired with Angel Angel.
  • Second course: Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Apple Chutney and Gingered Sweet Potato Soufflé paired with Bad Penny
  • Third course: Jamaican Jerked Chicken with Pineapple Salsa and Caribbean Coconut Rice and Peas paired with Hells Bells
  • And for dessert: Espresso Creamed Tiramisu with Raspberry Coulis paired with the Big Operator

Tickets available now at The Broad Street Cafe and via etix.

Call 416-9707 for tickets.

Taste wine and chocolates tomorrow

Here is a reminder if you are still looking for Valentine's Day gifts: 

Chapel Hill Wine Company is partnering with Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for a chocolate and wine tasting on Saturday, Feb. 6 between 1:30-4:30 p.m.

The event occurs at the wine company's Chapel Hill store at 2809 Homestead Road. 

The wine company will be offering tasty wines, including plum wine and
Ruby port, to pair with the chocolates. Chocolate truffles will be
available for purchase during the tasting.  

For more information, call 968-1884.

Local Yogurt expands to North Raleigh

Durham's Local Yogurt is opening its second location in North Raleigh in the North Ridge shopping center off Falls of the Neuse Road.

"Local" in Local Yogurt refers to being locally owned and operated. The toppings also are made from ingredients purchased from local farms and vendors. 

Some of the folks behind Local Yogurt are Six Plates Wine Bar owner Matthew Beason and former Six Plates chef Ted Domville. Their original location is across from Nana's and a couple doors down from Wine Authorities

Domville says they hope to open the North Raleigh location in April. 

Gluten free and vegan pudding!


My three-year-old daughter and I recently tried the So Yummi gluten free and vegan pudding carried at Whole Foods in Raleigh and I have to say we are addicted. The pudding is naturally sweetened and low in fat which is appealing to me as a mama with a child who loves chocolate pudding. Plus it's vegan which means I can eat it also!
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This blog's focus is all things food in the Triangle: where to dine, where to shop, what to eat, what to cook. Food writer Andrea Weigl, photojournalist Juli Leonard and food critic Greg Cox will maintain this site.

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