File this one under “Love What I Do.” As many of you know, in 2015, I first contracted with the NCRLA (North Carolina Restaurant &
Category: Television Appearances
Drink Local Cocktails and Mocktails
Six – well, seven plus – sensational ways to Drink Local with cocktails and mocktails easy enough for any home bartender. All of them with
Getaway to Greenwood, Abbeville & Ninety Six, South Carolina
It’s time for a little food-centric adventure… this trip finds us in the towns of Greenwood, Abbeville and Ninety Six, SC. You’ll love it all as
Nc Specialty Foods Association Awards
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
Eating Your Way Through Jacksonville NC
Its summer, and we are all looking for a getaway. When I travel it is always food-centric, as my interests take me to local restaurants
from Your kitchen Garden: Pesto
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme… and all sorts of basil, oregano, varieties of mint, lavender and if you plant early enough, maybe even cilantro, too.
Mothers Day brunching in Charlotte
With so many Charlotte area chefs and restaurants offering Mothers’ Day Brunching options, I thought I’d get you started with a short list of hidden
Keep It Local
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
Eating out, Dining In and To-go From Uptown Charlotte Restaurants
Time for another round of the Take Away on To-Go dining options. This time with a focus on Uptown Charlotte restaurants. Not only that, but
Kick Up The Flavor for your Superbowl Spread
It’s that time of the year. Superbowl Sunday will most certainly look different for all of us, as we are all still social distancing and
The Take-Away on Take Out Dining In Charlotte
Time for Take Out. Right now, its the very best way to support our local restaurant community. While restaurants are open for business and many
A New Spin on Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
Soup and a Sandwich. My go to here is always grilled cheese and tomato soup; with a big “Yes”, when it comes the question of
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
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
Take A Day Away, Destination: Greenwood, SC
Destination Greenwood, SC. If sheltering in place and staying at home has you a little stir crazy these days – maybe you just need to
As Charlotte restaurants reopen, Here’s What you need to know…
June 25 Update – Remember the three W’s – wash your hands, watch your distance and WEAR A MASK – when you go out in
Home Delivery: The New Way to Shop Local
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
How To Eat in Season
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 –
Made In The Carolinas for you to Eat and Drink Local
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
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
Queen’s Feast 2020 Winter Edition
It’s Baaacck. The 10 day stretch of dining delirium known as Queen’s Feast or Charlotte Restaurant Week. 2020’s Winter Edition of this biannual “Royal Repast”
Charlotte Restaurants Near Me
How many times have you been on the search for a great place to go to eat and googled , “Charlotte Restaurants Near Me” ?
Charlotte Restaurants on the Radar
As we start this year, I, like you, find myself with many new Charlotte restaurants to try, that’s for sure. Add all the new places
December Restaurants: A RoundUp of Holiday Cheer
If you are talking restaurants, 2019 has been a busy year for Charlotte. Almost every day in November a new dining establishment opened its doors
More Ways to Eat and Drink Local
As this first week of December almost comes to a close, I’d like to offer another round of wonderful ways for you to eat and
Six Sensational Ways to Drink Local
It has become a holiday tradition. My December post with a half dozen or so ways to drink local this holiday season and on into
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
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
Asheville NC : Falling into the Season
Time for all that leaf peeping don’t you know. The best place to take it all in and enjoy the fresh air and cooler preseason
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