GOOD EATS & TRAVEL
Where to Find GLUTEN-FREE Meals in Charlotte ~ Our 2025 Update
Whatever your reason for eating gluten-free might be, if...
January ’25 Restaurant Openings, Closings, Events & Food News
Ring in the New Year by exploring the newest...
2025 Restaurants Openings to Look Forward To – Local Foodie Picks
2025 is shaping up to be the perfect combination...
What’s For Dinner? Glazed Balsamic Mushrooms
Looking for a healthy & hearty side dish that doesn't need a lot of "dressing" up? This dish will do the trick, with the help of POUR OLIVE's Ultra Premium Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar.
The best part is, it's...
Vegetarian Thanksgiving dishes that even meat lovers will enjoy
If you had asked me five years ago to describe a typical vegetarian Thanksgiving, I would have used words like bland, boring, and tasteless, and I am sure that many people would have agreed with me.
In recent years, however,...
Alaska ~ Our Next Bucket List Destination
Alaska, The Last Frontier and The Land of the Midnight Sun, is so much more than eskimos and igloos. From the glaciers in Juneau to the whale sightings in Ketchikan, it's an adventure you won't want to miss. Alaska...
Healthy, creative, & spooky Halloween snacks for children
On Halloween, children have one thing and one thing only on their minds.
Candy.
While it might seem pointless to feed your child anything on Halloween that isn't completely made of sugar, your kids will love these fun snacks and won't...
What’s For Dinner? Butternut Squash & Toasted Pumpkin Seed Sage Pesto.
The QC has a small group of independent boutique-style food businesses which help me survive the dinner grind on a weekly basis. I've asked them to help inspire us for dinner, and I'll be sharing their ideas and recipes...
Nutritious, festive, & fun Halloween dinners
Halloween is that day of the year when nearly everyone... trick-or-treaters, costume party goers, scary movie watchers.... suffers from a massive case of sugar overload.
The last thing that anyone needs on Halloween is an unhealthy dinner to go along...
Scoop Road Trip: Where to Go and What to Do in Greenville, SC
Pack your bags, weekend trippers!  We’re going on a road trip to the South Carolina Upstate.  Known for its perfect blend of natural beauty and local art, Greenville serves up a rich dose of rich Carolina culture in an...
So, what’s the deal with Rock Salt restaurant in Park Rd Shopping Center?
Where my dry cleaners used to be? Â I'm ok with having to go to the Quick Cleaner's new location but only if the restaurant replacing them is going to be on the plus side. Â Right now, this is what...
What’s For Dinner? Caramelized Broccoli & Cauliflower Croquettes with Gremolata Hollandaise
How many times a week does this question come up in your life? WHAT'S FOR DINNER TONIGHT?
Whether it's coming from your spouse, your kids or just yourself, it seems someone is always asking What's for Dinner Tonight? Mostly, I've...
A busy woman's guide to healthy eating
I'm probably a little biased, but I think that women are amazing. Â We juggle school, family, work, friends, volunteer service, and so much more.
It's probably safe to say that we run the world.
Since ruling the world is kind of...
12 recipes that will make you fall in love with butternut squash
Everyone seems to be gaga over pumpkin right now, and while I definitely understand the hype, I'd like to turn your attention to butternut squash- a winter vegetable that is low in calories, high in dietary fiber, and has...
12 delicious smoothies for fall
Over the summer, I got into the habit of drinking an icy cold smoothie for breakfast every morning. Â They were not only refreshing, but the smoothies also made me feel energized, healthy, and well-nourished.
Well, it might be cooling off...