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Battle of the Cheesesteaks

by TT on May 17th, 2012 | Restaurant Reviews

The last week of April we took two of our teens on a combined work/pleasure trip to the mid-Atlantic region. With a schedule of a few meetings here, a little sightseeing there, we were able to enjoy the kids' week off from school while maintaining a relaxed business schedule. Journeying down the Atlantic coast, we made stops in Baltimore and Philadelphia.

Of course, one of our purposes for visiting Philly was to see historic sites. However, I'd be fibbing if I didn't admit that an equally as important purpose was to eat cheesesteaks at Geno's and Pat's. I know, a

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Camembert Substitute

I was making a cheese tray the other weekend and was hoping to find camembert at my local market. Unfortunately, they had none. I had extra time, so I went to a different shop and was able to find camembert. However, I may not always have that much shopping time. What would be a suitable replacement for camembert?

Brie. Camembert and Brie are both semi-soft cheeses made from cow's milk, inoculated with the same penicillium

Chef Chris Gatto

by TT on May 16th, 2012 | Chef Interviews

We've traveled across the country from west to east, learning about spring menus at many fabulous restaurants. It seemed appropriate to end this article series with a restaurant that has locations in multiple states. We were able to speak with Chef Chris Gatto, the executive chef for Uno Chicago Grill. Originally known for their deep dish pizza, this restaurant offers so much more.

When I spoke with Chef Gatto, he was working in the

Vegtable Cream Cheese

by TT Jr. on May 14th, 2012 | Recipes, Spreads & Sauces

I love bagels. I just love them, specifically toasted. And with cream cheese. They are so delicious when they are still hot and the cream cheese starts to melt on them. My favorite flavor is salt bagels, and they are delicious with plain cream cheese, but sometimes that gets a little boring. So, I decided to make a vegetable cream cheese to see how it tasted with my mom's yummy salt bagels. It tasted

Key Lime Tart

With spring fully in season, I think about utilizing fruits in more of my dishes. There's something about the chill of winter that makes me shy away from many fruit-based dishes. However, with longer days filled with sunshine and steadily increasing temperatures, the thought of a tropical salsa or a fruit salad becomes much more appealing.

Today's Best B&B Bites recipe would be an excellent choice. Provided by Maple Leaf Inn Bed and Breakfast