Hey blogger-friends!
We just wanted to stop in and say how excited we are that Virginia Bloggers continues to grow!
Take a minute to check out the blogroll and “meet” some other local bloggers!
Oh and if you haven’t liked the Virginia Bloggers Facebook page yet, go give it some love!
One last thing, don’t forget that our next meet up is THIS SATURDAY @ 1pm in Richmond, at Kabab Grille! We’re hoping to meet some new faces, so please send us an e-mail if you haven’t already RSVP’d!
Virginia LOVE,
Hey blogger-friends!
We just wanted to stop in and say how excited we are that Virginia Bloggers continues to grow!
Take a minute to check out the blogroll and “meet” some other local bloggers!
Oh and if you haven’t liked the Virginia Bloggers Facebook page yet, go give it some love!
One last thing, don’t forget that our next meet up is THIS SATURDAY @ 1pm in Richmond, at Kabab Grille! We’re hoping to meet some new faces, so please send us an e-mail if you haven’t already RSVP’d!
Virginia LOVE,
Come join the Virginia Bloggers at Kabab Grille in Richmond on August 4th at 1:00 PM for a #VAis4Bloggers meet-up, where we will feast on authentic halal Pakistani (Punjabi) dishes prepared especially for us by the creative, and award-winning kitchen.
Kabab Grille has offered us a 50% discount ($5.75 for everything except drinks) on an array of menu items that will be served to us family style, as well as the opportunity to sample more of what we’ve tasted—or entirely different dishes altogether—from the impressive lunch buffet.
In addition to the ever-changing buffet menu, some of the dishes prepared exclusively for us will be Chicken Tandori Kababs, Goat Curry, Channa Masala, Tofu Jalfrezzi, Tandori Naan, Chicken Curry, and assorted Basmati rices. Vegetable dishes will rotate throughout the day, but may include Baingan Bharta (eggplant), zucchini, and Daal Tarka (lentils).
And of course, let’s not forget the real reason I’m going to be there: Halwah, a saffron-and-pistachio infused cream of wheat dessert that I first tasted at the Richmond Vegetarian Festival and subsequently had a near- foodie heaven experience.
[For directions, please visit Kabab Grille’s website.] You can also check out their Facebook page here!
Hope to see you there!
Twice a year restaurants in Charlottesville cook up delicious three-course meals and do a little good for the community while they’re at it.
Restaurant Week is upon us running through July 15th. For $26 diners can create a three course meal from 16 participating restaurants. Let me tell you, three courses for $26 is a darn good deal. In fact, I’m pretty sure in Philadelphia and Washington, DC (my old homes) dinners are $35. Not only can you try out a new restaurant, but your meal will also include a $1 donation to the PB&J fund.
The PB&J fund is a local organization that connects Charlottesville youth and families with the resources and knowledge necessary to help develop a healthy diet. PB&J Fund runs a number of programs throughout the year, from healthy lunches for toddlers and Mom’s to cooking programs at the Boys and Girls Club. Last year, PB&J was able to provide over 5,000 meals to Charlottesville students over winter break so no one went hungry without the stability of free lunch. More than 50% of Charlottesville students participate in the free and reduced lunch program, many of who rely on school meals as their primary source of nutrition. So during winter break PB&J Fund works to help fill those gaps with nutritious food and education.
The money raised through Restaurant Week will support the “holiday giving” program, which sends holiday gift baskets home with students in Charlottesville city schools so they too can enjoy a holiday meal. If your local to Charlottesville or are free to make a mini-road trip this weekend, join in the Restaurant Week fun and help out a few kids.
Tweet pictures of your meal to me (@ieatasphalt)! I’ll be dining out tonight!
Hi I’m Krissy from Make it Naked where I share my love for good, naked, gluten-free food. I haven’t always been gluten free, just over a year now, but it’s become my new way of life and let me tell you, it tastes good! The 4th of July is upon us, so I thought I’d share a few great recipes for the holiday. Let (gluten) freedom ring.
Wishing you all a safe, happy and healthy holiday filled with friends, family and, of course, good, gluten-free food!