Find the Best Dessert in the Triangle

Nothing is better than knowing the location of elegant dining within a short distance from your elegant home. Here at the Alexan North Hills we value you and understand your needs for refinement and culinary pleasure. Enjoy the luxury of homemade desserts created daily at the Oxford or the simplicity of getting cupcakes delivered from The Cupcake... [Read more...]

Are you responsible for bringing a dish to this year's Thanksgiving feast? I usually contribute a side dish or two to the Thanksgiving table. There are a few side dishes that are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, and Sweet Potato casserole is one of them! If you're still up in the air about which side dish to bring along, give this Sweet Potato Casserole... [Read more...]

Having friends over to your Alexan North Hills apartment for a little Halloween Party but haven't finished planning the menu yet? If this sounds like you then you have to give this easy Strawberry Ghost recipe a whirl! It's simple, festive and yumm-o! You'll only need these 5 ingredients... 30 fresh strawberries 8 ounces white baking chocolate,... [Read more...]

It's almost here...Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week is next week! This week-long dining event showcases the city's culinary excellence for all seeking to please their palate! “Select restaurants will offer tantalizing, three-course prix fixe dinners for either $20 or $30, depending on the venue. Savor the delectable dishes prepared by downtown Raleigh’s... [Read more...]
Make a BBQ Stop at The Pit in Raleigh

Just about 7 miles from Alexan North Hills you'll find The Pit, a stylish joint serving up traditional, Eastern North Carolina BBQ. Southern charm and the smell of delicious BBQ greet you at the door and continue to enchant you during your entire experience! Don't be surprised when you don't find plastic forks on the table, this BBQ joint does it up... [Read more...]

Going to a party to celebrate Independence Day next weekend? This Flag Cake is sure to be a hit! What you need! 4 cups fresh strawberries, divided 1-1/2 cups boiling water 1 pkg. (6 oz.) or 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) Jell-o Gelatin, any red flavor ice cubes 1 cup cold water 1 pkg. (12 oz.) prepared pound cake, cut into 10 slices 1-1/3... [Read more...]
Warm weather and a cool dessert are the perfect pairing! Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts of all time so when I discovered this recipe it screamed "Make Me"! So I did! One word = YUMMY! Lemon Cheesecake Squares with Fresh Berries Crust: 9 whole graham crackers 5 tablespoons butter Filling: 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room... [Read more...]
Join us for a resident social event at Hot Point Cafe on Thursday, March 18 from 6:30-7:30pm. See you there! Looking for something to do to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? The Irish Tenors will be at the Meymandi Concert Hall at Progress Energy Center on Wednesday March 17th, 2010 from 8-10 pm. If you're in the mood to go out and paint the town green....try... [Read more...]


