Bloom Restaurant has a big city vibe with a small town feel. Located in the historic Wasena neighborhood in Roanoke, Virginia, this modern sleek restaurant offers a seasonal menu that highlights fresh local food. Don’t let the unassuming facade fool you, there’s lots to love inside! The Roanoker Magazine will feature Bloom in upcoming issues….
Cajun 15 Bean Soup
As the weather gets cooler, we’ll be ready with lots of soup recipes…here’s one of my favorites: 16 servings 20 ounce package Hurst’s HamBeen Brand 15 Bean Soup Mix with cajun seasoning packet (soak beans in water overnight) 4 cups vegetable stock 4 cups water 12 ounce country ham hock 8 ounce ham steak, cut…
Very Berry Lemon Drop Martini
This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine “Behind the Page” blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! One of my favorite cocktails is a Lemon Drop Martini. The citrus twist of the lemon with the sweet sugared rim on the cocktail glass is the perfect combination for my taste buds….
Magical Food Pairings with Cameron Hughes Pinot Noir and PetitVerdot
Please visit Cameron Hughes website and discover the wide selections of wines they offer from the world’s best wine producing regions and sell it directly to us for a fraction of the price. https://chwine.com/ Pinot Noir is my favorite late summer wine. It is a precious wine made from delicate grapes that grow only in…
My Favorite Chili Recipe
SLOW COOKER KETO CHILI Even if it’s hot outside, chili is the perfect dish for lunch, dinner or a snack. A little pepper sauce in the chili and some avocado and sour cream on top will cool down your tastebuds. I recently received some PERi-PERi sauce from my friends at Nando’s. PERi-PERi is a pepper…
White Bean Hummus With Pine Nuts Drizzled with Smoked Olive Oil
This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine “Behind the Page” blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! May 13, 2019 is International Hummus Day. The word “hummus” means chickpea in Arabic. Traditionally, hummus is made by blending garbanzo beans (chickpeas), garlic, lemon juice, tahini, spices and olive oil. Often served…
Back To School Red Beans And Rice
This fast and delicious recipe is for anyone who is experiencing “back to school – who has time to fix dinner” dilemma. There are two secrets to really good red beans and rice. 1. Let the rice cool before adding it to the beans. If the rice is still warm it will become a gooey…
Mango Tango – Fabulous Summer Cocktail
This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine “Behind the Page” blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! Fruit + Prosecco = the perfect sunny weather cocktail. I love to mix Prosecco with peaches (classic Bellini), raspberries (raspberry Bellini) and limes (Prosecco margaritas). Now I have a new favorite Prosecco…Mionetto. My friends at…
My Favorite Salad ~ Baby Bok Choy!
This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine “Behind the Page” blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! The first time I tasted this salad I fell in love with it. A salad with a lot of crunch is a happy salad in my book. This baby bok choy salad with…
When A Bee Sting Is A Good Thing!
Bee Sting Cocktail This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine “Behind the Page” blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! Have you heard the buzz? March 24 is National Cocktail Day! Let’s celebrate! I am going to begin with my favorite pastime: window shopping downtown to find whimsical cocktail goodies. chocolatepaper…
