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What are You Hungry For this Month?
If you're looking...
Pick Your Charlotte Food Hall. A Scoop Girls’ Guide to 9 Local Food Markets
Can't decide what sounds good to eat? Not in...
Saturday 2/22 is National Margarita Day. Here is Our Guide to the Best Margs in Charlotte Right Now.
We'll take any excuse to drink a margarita —...
Here are Our Favorite Soups from Around Charlotte
During the short, often dreary days of winter, there's...
Why and How You Should Be Using Coconut Oil
Over the course of the past few years, I’ve become a bit of a coconut oil maniac, and I’ve been using it like crazy.
If you’re not using coconut oil, maybe you've seen it in the store or heard something...
6 Salmon Recipes You Need to Try
I'm kind of obsessed with salmon.
When I go to a restaurant, it is a pretty safe bet that I'll order salmon if it's on the menu.
Over the years, I’ve put lots of salmon recipes to the test at home...
Your Happy Valentine’s Anti-Aging Chocolate Berry Smoothie
I'm afraid of many things- heights, roller coasters, bungee jumping, clowns...
But aging doesn't scare me one little bit.
And why should it? There are many benefits to growing older, such as a stronger sense of self, friendships that have cultivated...
All the Food Rage: CRONUTS
This is the Kardashian of food trends. And by that we mean, way over the top and way too much press for their own good.
Cronuts are essentially a cross between the croissant and the donut, invented by Dominique Ansel...
Queen’s Feast (Charlotte Restaurant Week) starts this Friday.
Charlotte Restaurant Week® returns July 19-28, 2013.
Enjoy old favorites and get to know what's new at Queen's Feast, when over 100 upscale restaurants around town offer 3 courses (or more) at dinner for only $30 per person.  This summer's...
10 Pasta Salads Perfect for Backyard Picnics and Parties.
There's something to be said for that picnic staple that haunts the memories of backyard bbq's. Pasta Salad is a one-dish wonder that can sit all day or night on the buffet without wilting, and presents summer's seasonal bounty...
Where are the best patios for outside dining in Charlotte?
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"Would you like a table outside today?" Isn't it delightful to hear those happy words...
Where to Go for Mother’s Day Brunch in Charlotte.
What better way to celebrate mom then to take her out for brunch? After all the meals she made (and continues to make) for us, it’s the least we can do. Here’s a guide to some of the best...
Cinco de Mayo: Drink Recipes for the Homebodies
It's just a few short days away, when we get to loudly celebrate the start of a new sunny, skin-bared season.
And I've got nothing but really great ideas for y'all since I will not be partaking in much fun...
Where to snack, sip and shop in Savannah
Believe it or not, Savannah's not all ghost tours and girl scouts. The quaint Georgian town is as charming and beautiful as it is vibrant. With yesteryear appeal and a cultural pulse, it's a must-visit destination for any Charlottean looking for a quick getaway....
Happy Mardi Gras Girls. Here’s an easy King Cake Recipe. Who’s gonna get the baby?
Since Fat Tuesday is coming up, I thought I'd share an easy king cake recipe my friend Rebecca told me about - she calls it the Trailer Park version of king cake but I call it the Why Scratch-Bake Anything king...
Super Bowl Sips and Kicks.
by Lauren Blake
It's almost Super Bowl Sunday. An excuse to eat, drink and be merry ... and then eat and drink some more. Catering or cooking, there's one Super Bowl staple you just can't go without. Get the shaker...