Looking for a Girl’s Night Out or a Date Night with your better-half?  Mark your calendars for a special night of Dessert & Wine with a Preview Screening of Men Always Leave-Limited Series hosted by Royal Cheesecakes and Varieties Bakery in Brier Creek Commons, Thursday December 14, 2017 from 7pm-9pm.  Tickets are $15.00 per person and include: light […]

BUILT [Custom Burgers] is the new addition to Alston Town Center located on 5033 Arco Street in Cary, NC.  It joins the recently opened Whole Foods and existing businesses like CYCLEBAR and MOE’S Southwest Grill.  BUILT is a fast-casual version of The Counter restaurant chain and debuts its first stand alone location in North Carolina. The eaterie […]

I am not a doctor, however, anytime I am sick, I will supplement medication with teas and soups to help soothe a sore throat, cough or congestion.  First hand medical attention from a physician to properly diagnose a cold, flu or other ailment is always key.  However, I find comfort in some old-fashioned remedies using […]

Last week, I shared one of my recent adventures and most memorable culinary experiences of 2017 in Hendersonville, NC.  My morning included a tour of Underground Baking Company and Independent Beans Roasters with co-owners Matthew Hickman and Lisa Hoffman, a tour and beer tasting at Sanctuary Brewing Company and cocktails, dinner and dessert at Chef Jesse Roque’s […]

Analysis I am excited to contribute and share my first book review as part of the WOW! Women On Writing Blog Tour for Never Too Late: From Wannabe to Wife at 62, written by B. Lynn Goodwin.  The author’s memoir chronicles  her first and only serious relationship and marriage to Richard – a two-time widower she […]

Anytime I think of Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills in Rutherford County, the 1980’s classic Dirty Dancing, immediately comes to mind.  One of my favorite scenes in the romantic film is the dance lift that takes place in Lake Lure with actors Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.  In addition to Dirty Dancing, did you know that Rutherford County […]

Dollywood is a theme park located in the Knoxville-Smoky Mountains metroplex in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.  The 150-acre theme park is host to thrilling rides, Splash Country water park, traditional crafts, live entertainment, delicious food, DreamMore Resort and Spa and more. I recently spent a little over 24 hours in Dollywood to experience a food-centric media […]

Hawaiian shave ice is an ice-based dessert made by shaving a block of ice to achieve a light and fluffy snow-like texture.  It is important to note that the frozen treat is called “shave ice” and not “shaved ice”.  The ice is soaked with syrups that can range from lush tropical fruit flavors like passion fruit, […]

The night before I visited Fayetteville, North Carolina, I could not sleep.  No surprise since I always anxiously anticipate the cities that are a part of my travel and food series.  When I cannot sleep, I research food.  In this instance, I started investigating the most popular sweet treats in Fayetteville.  Although my itineraries are […]

Calling all North Carolina Foodies!  Monday, August 27th, will be the hottest and most anticipated NC culinary event of the year.  Got to be NC Agriculture will host the NCRLA Chef Showdown at Charlotte’s Aria at Founders Hall from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM.  The third annual 2018 Chef Showdown will feature 21 Chefs and 6 Mixologists representing […]

Mark your calendars for the much anticipated Hendersonville Restaurant Week which starts March 15th – 24th.  North Carolina’s City of Hendersonville and Village of Flat Rock will both participate in their first restaurant week that will span ten full days.  Locals and visitors alike will have the opportunity to experience multi-course special prix fixe menus for […]

Isn’t wonderful when you find a treasure in your own backyard?  On 152 Morrisville Square  Way, sits Taste – Vietnamese Cuisine Restaurant, an unassuming, yet, surprising delight.  As a start to the delectable journey, I ordered the tofu shrimp wrap rolls (Tàu Hủ Ky Cuộn). Rice paper houses a grilled shrimp patty, lettuce, mint, carrots, cucumbers and […]

The Carolina Ale House – Downtown Raleigh, located on 500 Glenwood Ave., is hosting their 2nd Annual The Spirited Pig Summer Shindig event Saturday, June 25th to benefit Stop Hunger Now. The event will showcase spirits from TOPO Distillery, Jim Beam, Effen Vodka, Marker’s 46 as well as beer from six local breweries. There will […]

I was in a baking bind Sunday morning while concocting my brown sugar cinnamon scones. Typically, I gather all of my ingredients first, but my kitchen is always fully stocked that it did not cross my mind that I might be missing ingredients.  While I set aside all my dry ingredients in a bowl and gathered my wet ingredients, I […]