GOOD EATS & TRAVEL
Whether You Are Thinking DRY or DAMP This January, or Anytime, Here are Our Fave Mocktails Right Now
It’s that time of year again – dry January....
Restaurant Openings, Closings, Holiday Events and Food News for December
It’s the holiday season and that means plenty of...
Here Are 85 Heated Patios in Charlotte to Get Us Through Winter 2024
The weather is (finally) getting colder in Charlotte, which...
10 easy snacks that won’t wreck your diet
In the past, eating between meals was discouraged when a person is trying to drop a few pounds. However, snacking isn't necessarily a bad thing at all. In fact, eating a couple of snacks during the day can prevent...
Scoop Road Trips : Where to stay, shop and indulge in Asheville, NC
Asheville, NC is one of those magical towns that you'll hate to leave and, somehow, always find your way back to. With quirky shops, eclectic eateries and unique watering holes lining its charming streets, there's always something new to...
Thinking of a visit to The Most Magical Place on Earth? Help with your trip to Walt Disney World from Mann Travels
Have you planned your spring or your summer vacay yet? Sometimes it's hard to decide where to take a family, especially if different ages are involved, but one trip that's always on everyone's list is WALT DISNEY WORLD.
Spanning 40...
Why cauliflower is all the rage these days
I never saw this one coming, but cauliflower is the hottest thing since kale.
That's right. Cauliflower, the white, boring, and seemingly tasteless cruciferous vegetable, is now the most coveted item in your local grocery store's produce aisle.
While much of...
6 ways to add more greens to your diet
We all know that greens are good for our health, but most of us don't eat them regularly enough to truly reap their benefits. And their benefits, by the way, are pretty incredible and include a more youthful appearance,...
6 healthy alternatives to refined white sugar
Refined white sugar isn't in candy, sweets and desserts; it seems to be hidden in nearly everything these days. Packaged convenience foods, condiments, breakfast cereals, and salad dressings are just a few examples.
As a result, Americans are consuming way...
Our #1 Dream Vacation. A guided trip through South Africa.
It's a safe guess that a trip to Africa tops many Bucket Lists.  Visions of amazing sunsets across the desert, taking in breathtaking waterfalls, once in a lifetime sightings of big cats, rhinos, elephants, hippos, crocodiles and exotic wildlife.  ...
Tuesday is Mardi Gras Girls. Here’s an Easy King Cake recipe.
Since Fat Tuesday is coming up (with or without parades, NOLA still celebrates), I thought I'd share a king cake recipe my friend Rebecca told me about - she calls it the Trailer Park version of king cake but...
Why you should ditch the bottled salad dressings
How many times have you seen someone pile their salad plate with all sorts of healthy veggies only to top them off with a pound of extremely unhealthy dressing? You may even be guilty of doing that yourself.
Well, did...
Where to Go on Valentine’s Day
Here are our suggestions for where to go to dine and drink in on Valentine's Day, whether you're spending it with your beau or your gals.
e2 emeril's eatery: Could this special V-day menu be any lovelier? If you dine...
Scoop’s Picks for Romantic Valentine’s Weekend Retreats
Whether you want to shack up cabin fever-style in the mountains or stroll down the charming streets of Charleston with your love, we've got a few ideas for romantic retreats to make this Valentine's Day extra sweet.
Asheville: Contrary to...
10 healthy Valentine’s Day desserts
The cards, the jewelry, the fresh bouquets of flowers... I just love Valentine's Day.
Oh and let's not forget the candy. I mean, what woman can resist a nice big box of delicious chocolates?
Unfortunately, February can really test a person's...