NC FOOD & WINE EXTRAVAGANZA

If you're a foodie and enjoy sampling creative food dishes and drinks, visit A TOAST TO THE TRIANGLE this Sunday evening, March 8. 

Participate in various auctions and raffles to win great prizes.  Last year over 1000 people attended this annual fundraising event which supports various programs in North Carolina.

Some of the participating restaurants are listed below, but there are many more highlighted on their website at: www.toast2015.org

Group discounts are also available.  Enter the number of tickets and the discount will be automatically applied in your shopping cart.
1 Ticket - $75
2 Tickets - $67.50 Each
4 or more tickets - $62.50 each

Event Location
NC State University McKimmon Center
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Event Time
Sunday, March 8, 2015
6:00-8:30 p.m.

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PIZZA PASTA SALAD

 According to all you magazine, this recipe is one of the most shared on Pinterest, and it's not surprising.  Taking just 10 -15 minutes to prepare, it works well for  a romantic dinner, a party, or a family get-together.

INGREDIENTS

Salt and pepper
1 pound short pasta such as bow ties, shells or penne
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
3/4 cup sliced marinated artichoke hearts
8 ounces bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella nuggets), halved (about 18 pieces)
4 ounces pepperoni or salami, diced
             1/2 cup shredded fresh basil leaves                             2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

Preparation

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain well and spread on an oiled baking sheet to cool. Don't worry if the pasta sticks together. It will come apart when mixed with oil.

2. Transfer the cooled pasta to a large bowl and stir in oil. Add vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, bocconcini, pepperoni, basil and oregano. Toss well and season with salt and pepper.

IN THE KNOW WITH RO: WIN A ROMANTIC GETAWAY TO MEXICO

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WIN A ROMANTIC GETAWAY TO MEXICO

Just because Valentines' Day is over doesn't mean you can't still get away from it all for just a little while with that special someone! If you're 21+ years or older and a resident of the United States (excluding Illinois, Tennessee and Utah) enter for your chance to win a 4 Day/3 Night Trip to Cancun/Riviera Maya in Mexico. 

The Rosa Regale Romantic Getaway Sweepstakes may be entered once per person, per day and ends on March 31, 2015 at 11:59pm (ET)

Facebook Entry 

One (1) Prize: A three night/4 day trip for two(2) people to Cancun/Riviera Maya in Mexico. The prize includes round-trip economy-class airfare to Mexico from a major airport nearest the winner’s residence and three (3) nights hotel accommodations in one (1) room, double occupancy at an all-inclusive resort. ARV: $3,500

Good Luck!

Thanks to Sweeties Sweeps.