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To Cheese, or Not to Cheese?
I have made eggs in many forms, in casseroles, frittatas, egg cups, etc. But I realized I had never actually made a quiche. I like quiche, and it seems to be a fairly simple dish, so why hadn’t I made it? It was clearly time to rectify that. Quiche actually originated in Germany, though it is often considered a French dish. There are many varieties of quiche, but one of the classic recipes is Quiche Lorraine. It is named after the Lorraine region of France. Traditionally, this particular quiche is an eggy custard with bacon and onions baked in a pastry crust. It’s possible that it’s the English who later…
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What’s the Deal with Wegmans?
North Carolina has a lot of transplants from the Northeast, particularly New York and New Jersey. When word got around that Wegmans was coming to town, these people were ecstatic. Wegmans is a supermarket chain that started in New York in 1916 and is still family owned. It is a favorite among Northeasterns for their products, service and pre-made foods. When Wegmans opened here in Raleigh last month, 3,000+ people lined up on the first day to get into the store. Some started lining up the night before, Black Friday style. This had me and many others wondering what in the world could be THAT special about a grocery store?…
