File this one under “Love What I Do.” As many of you know, in 2015, I first contracted with the NCRLA (North Carolina Restaurant &

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File this one under “Love What I Do.” As many of you know, in 2015, I first contracted with the NCRLA (North Carolina Restaurant &
Six – well, seven plus – sensational ways to Drink Local with cocktails and mocktails easy enough for any home bartender. All of them with
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
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
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
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme… and all sorts of basil, oregano, varieties of mint, lavender and if you plant early enough, maybe even cilantro, too.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Destination Greenwood, SC. If sheltering in place and staying at home has you a little stir crazy these days – maybe you just need to
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 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? It’s easier than you think. Happy to share six sensational ways to eat and drink locally and in season –
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
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
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”
How many times have you been on the search for a great place to go to eat and googled , “Charlotte Restaurants Near Me” ?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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