Don’t you just love when one delicious dish leads to the next? Such was the case for me this weekend when I prepared two very

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Don’t you just love when one delicious dish leads to the next? Such was the case for me this weekend when I prepared two very
It’s a post that bears repeating. A chill in the air means its time to bake Cinnamon Rolls. If this weekend round of January 2022
This post was inspired by a quick Instagram reel I recently did on cooking with Lion’s Mane Mushrooms. You can watch the reel I made
Six – well, seven plus – sensational ways to Drink Local with cocktails and mocktails easy enough for any home bartender. All of them with
File this one under “Love What I Do” or, in this case, maybe I should say under “I’m Nuts About What I Do!” But, not
In anticipation of National Sandwich Day on Wednesday Nov. 3, I’ve been asked to share a few of my favorite things between two slices of
The NC Specialty Foods Association is a great resource for locating local product across the state of North Carolina. And, As you know I am
June means beachtrips and family vacations, tending to kitchen gardens and, as in any other season of the year, taking time and make considerations to
As a long time food and travel writer, my mantra and my niche has become to keep it local. I encourage my readers to eat
For those of you who follow this blog regularly – or follow my social media, you know I’m a big fan of eating and drinking
Homemade Ham Biscuits and Cheesy Rice Middlins also know as Rice Grits. Practically perfect fare for any breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. And, an excellent
If there was ever a challenging year to start something new, its been 2020. But all said, lots of great things have happened this year,
Keep it Local, it’s my mantra. Shop local, eat local, drink local, celebrate local. This past weekend, today and, I’m sure tomorrow too have felt
In recent years the Saturday after Thanksgiving has become a day to celebrate shopping with small local businesses. Such was the case on Sat Nov
It’s pumpkin season in the Carolinas ( and everywhere else as well) ! Time to celebrate the seasonal squash of October. Let’s get right to
Today I’m sharing Five Fabulous Things to celebrate October (& one of them is a pair of cocktail recipes!) With so many ways to safely
While you are out and about, I’ve got a great find to share. While you are shopping local, be sure to treat yourself and buy
It’s time for local figs. Actually almost past time, so get ready, time’s a wastin’. Things are about to get figgy! I love the summer.
What is it that you Crave, Clt? As restaurants reopen in the Queen City, we are all asking the same question. Where can we go
Nothing says, “Here’s to Eating Local”, better than Summer Seafood on the grill! But, where to shop for seafood? I am glad you asked…. Take
Tiz the season for a bounty of Summer veggies and a wonderful time to shop, cook and eat local. A couple of weeks ago, I
How are you eating local? This time a year, for me, a weekend Farmers’ Market trip almost always includes the purchase of several bulbs of
Want to learn how to cook? Although I hate that we can’t be gathered together in the kitchen, on the farm or around the table;
Home delivery. The convenient new way to shop local and support local businesses. With farmers markets open on the weekends; and farm stores open during
No better place to shop for local produce, proteins and product than from local farmers markets, farm stores and locally run businesses. In late March,
The world seems topsy turvy right now. In the wake of the COVID-19 corona virus, Charlotte restaurants, chefs and farmers are flexing creative muscles, so
If you love to eat local and are in search of vegan or vegetarian proteins, allow me to teach you how to cook with Hempeh.
How to eat in season? It’s easier than you think. Happy to share six sensational ways to eat and drink locally and in season –
Its time for another culinary adventure. This one takes us to South Carolina’s York County, to follow the 2020 YoCo Taste Trail. Thanks to the
So many ways to eat and drink locally, all of them this week produced, packaged and made in the Carolinas. With one bonus find, not