by Fanny Slater | Jan 29, 2019 | Food Blog
Home is where the Boondini’s is. At least it was until I moved to downtown Wilmington in 2012, tucked myself into the Port City’s cozy culinary scene, and put roots in the ground via house and husband five years later. Up until making a permanent space for myself in...
by Fanny Slater | Mar 20, 2018 | Food Blog
This is how we roll Featuring Manini’s Gluten Free Ravioli Growing up, I didn’t even know chickens had fingers. Most kids believe that these bready, fried nuggets come straight from a freezer bag. Not me. In our house, my dad made practically everything from scratch....
by Fanny Slater | Mar 9, 2018 | Food Blog
My Marinara Masters (alternatively titled: That time Leonardo DiCaprio almost asked me to marry him) You know the adolescent expression, “If you like it so much—why don’t you marry it?” That’s how I feel about pizza. Seriously. Have you ever met a savory, foldable,...
by Fanny Slater | Aug 17, 2017 | Food Blog
Let’s talk about cream puffs. Although I’m not a sucker for sweets, profiteroles hold a special place in my heart. The pastry chef at my family’s favorite restaurant in north Raleigh, Margaux, has mastered the art of the perfect...