I’ve decided to create a separate category to document my favorite things around Charleston – everything from top-rated experiences to sandwiches and ice cream flavors – so that, should you wish, you can make them a part of your own visit.
Continue reading “Zero George: A Charleston Dining Experience”
If you’ve read my About Me page then you’ll know that I spent the Fall of 2008 studying and working in Florence, Italy. Two of my favorite experiences during that time both involved food: my Mediterranean cooking class and the time I spent working in a small restaurant. I learned so much during my time in Italy about the value of eating with the seasons. Continue reading “From the Garden: Walnut Pesto Pasta”
When we built our home four years ago, one of the first updates I made was to convert a portion of our backyard into a garden. I made four raised beds (very necessary where we live because being close to the coast means that the soil is pretty sandy), and I grow almost everything from seed. The intention was to be able to personally source as much of what we eat as possible. I use only organic fertilizers and absolutely no pesticides, so I know that when I feed my family from our garden, we’re putting only good things in our bodies. Plus, by growing almost everything from seed, our home garden represents a sizable saving on the amount we spend on produce (I haven’t bought salad greens, tomatoes, or peppers in over a year).
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I honestly don’t think that I’ve ever been anywhere more whimsical than Carcassonne. Allow your brain for a moment to conjure up the images of castles, knights, princesses and dragons. Imagine walking down the cobbled streets of a medieval village or wandering through the town market surrounded by the sounds of village life and the smells of fresh bread and smoked meats. Now do a quick Google search of Carcassonne and bask in the knowledge that such a place still exists. It’s a real town, with a real castle, built during the days of real knights. Continue reading “A Winter Recipe Series: Carcassonne, France”
We’ve reached the time of year when all I want to eat is comfort food: big bowls of soup, homemade pasta, and slow-cooked everything. Winter food, basically. So I’ve decided to write three separate posts about three of some of my favorite cold weather recipes that I picked up during my travels. Each one is a regional recipe from a place that I’ve traveled to and loved, and I’ve decided to start with this deliciously hearty Beef and Guinness Stew.
Continue reading “A Winter Recipe Series: The Lake District, England”
I have some exciting news to share! If you’ve read my post about our trip to The Smoky Mountains (A Long Weekend Getaway: Smoky Mountain National Park) you’ll know that we had the pleasure of staying at a beautiful B&B while we were there. Well…I’ve teamed up with the owners of The Yellow House Bed & Breakfast in Waynesville to offer you a great deal just in time for planning a perfect holiday getaway or surprising someone with an amazing Christmas gift:
Continue reading “Exciting News About The Yellow House Bed & Breakfast!”
One of my favorite things to do on a Saturday is to head to a local farmers market for a good stroll and a bite to eat. Luckily for me, living in Charleston, SC means that I can literally feed this love of mine at one of the best farmers markets in the nation. If you’re planning on being in Charleston over a weekend, you absolutely cannot miss the opportunity to come out and see it…and smell it, and taste it.
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