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
Category: Recipes
Hocus Pocus, It’s October
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
Cooking with Eggplant
Last night I posted this photo of the eggplant on my instagram and pinterest feeds. I purchased four or five of these beauties last weekend
Local Pear – Fection
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
Recipes inspired by A Visit to the Heart of North Carolina
My day trip last week to visit Asheboro and Seagrove North Carolina, both in the Heart of North Carolina, has resulted in two things this
Local Figs In Season
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.
Cooking with South Carolina Boiled Peanuts
They are a well-known summer staple in the South. You see them at roadside farm stands and at farmers markets. And, folks who love a
Summer Seafood
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
Eat Your Summer Veggies
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 To Cook with Fennel
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
How to Make Seafood Pot Pie
Looking to find great seafood choices while you are still sheltering in place; and even after restrictions start to relax a bit? My friends at
Eat Local And Plant-Based when you Cook with Hempeh
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.
Charlotte Chefs and Restaurants lend a helping hand
I have always said that very wonderful things happen when and where Charlotte chefs gather. And, it is incredible how very short of a time
Have a Foodie Field Day this Superbowl Weekend
Wouldn’t be a Superbowl post if I didn’t kick things off by sharing one of my favorite photos! So before we huddle up with all
Cooking with Local Condiments
Cooking with condiments shortcuts meal prep and makes it all easy. Ready for a great recipe? I love sharing all of the delicious ways you
Holiday Helpers Edition of Eating Local
When it comes to eating local, you know I am always on the search for new and interesting products, produce and proteins to share. In
Nuts About Pecans
Is it Pi-kon or Pee-can? No matter how you say it, pecans are the local nut of the season. Today’s post is driven by my
Thanksgiving On the Table
With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, you may be feeling a bit down to the wire. Don’t panic. Panicking never helps anything. Take a
Eye On The Pie
No doubt your holiday menu this season will involve a pie or two. While there are lots of great places in town to order for
Eat Local Drink Local
I love what I do! This morning, I am excited to be sharing six sensational ways to eat and drink local on The Charlotte Today Show
The Sandwich. A Great Way to Eat Local.
Invented in 1762 by John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, today I find this “best thing since sliced bread” a wonderful way to showcase
Happy Birthday, Julia Child
August 15, Happy Birthday Julia Child. Child, who passed away in August of 2004 was our nation’s grande dame of cuisine and my personal culinary hero. She
Summer Says, Ice Cream
Nothing beats a cone or a bowl of ice cream, anytime of the year, But in the heat of the summer it a go-to for
Everything’s Peach -y
In a sister post to a duo of peachy recipes she shared last week, this week Heidi Billotto continues to eat local and drink local with a how to video and even more recipes featuring South Carolina peaches and peach products from Titan Farms. #TellThemHeidiSentYou
The Karma of Local Cucumbers
Its time to celebrate the season with all that is local and right now for Charlotte Culinary Expert Heidi Billotto, that means celebrating the karma of local cucumbers.
Where and What to Eat
Food writer Heidi Billotto has had a busy couple of weeks. Follow her culinary adventures and food-centric travel as she share her “What I Eight” list of don’t miss local eats from NC Cheeses to SC Onion Rings. #TellThemHeidiSentYou
Fried Green Tomatoes
I don’t know who decided to fry the first green tomatoes, but I am sure glad they did! Credited with strictly Southern roots, a quick
Eggs. The Sequel.
Heidi Billotto shares more on cooking with eggs, plus this post includes a fun video and a delicious recipe for Heidi’s Spinach Souffle!
The Egg. All You Need to Know
Nothing like fresh local eggs. The taste is divine so use them for every meal! Heidi Billotto shares all you need to know about cooking with local eggs.
A Time for Local Strawberries
Here is a wonderful way to eat local this late spring early summer season! Local strawberries across the Carolina’s are in their prime. So dig in and enjoy! Heidi Billotto shares two great strawberry recipes in this post – one sweet, the other savory.