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30 Of The Best Pimento Cheese Recipes

Aug 13, 2015 | scoop team

Long before my doctor broke the tragic news that I am lactose intolerant, I had a love affair with pimento cheese. I must be feeling a bit nostalgic today because I have been dreaming about all of the delicious pimento cheese recipes that I used to make…and then some.   I’m talking burgers, biscuits, dip, […]


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What To Do & Where To Go Around the Lake (August 13, 2015 Edition)

Aug 11, 2015 | scoop team

Thursday, August 13 the Bayne Brew Run Club will host a fundraiser to support the Avon Walk to End Breast Cancer starting at 5:30 p.m. There will be prizes, 8 drafts, raffles, the Auto Burger and Fry Guys Food Truck, and giveaways. The Bayne Brew Run Club takes place every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The […]


Health+Wellness

The Scoop on Stand-Up Paddle boarding & A GIVEAWAY from My Aloha Paddle and Surf

Aug 11, 2015 | scoop team

Stand-up paddle boarding, or SUP as the insiders call it, is a fitness and recreational activity where an oversized surfboard and a long paddle are used to cruise along the lake or ocean. Stand-up paddle boarding originated in Hawaii several decades ago, but has gotten increasing popular in the states in the past few years. […]



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What To Do & Where To Go Around the Lake (August 6, 2015 Edition)

Aug 5, 2015 | scoop team

Thursday, Aug. 6 will be your night to get all cultural at the bi-weekly Cornelius Cultural Arts Group Art Crawl at Bella Love. Plus, it’s open mic night. If you haven’t been yet, be sure to go because this event features some of LKN’s and Charlotte’s most creative artists in a unique, collaborative setting. From […]


Food and Travel

Kindred Named in Top 50 New Restaurant's by Bon Appetit Magazine

Aug 5, 2015 | scoop team

Exciting news for Lake Norman (Davidson’s) very own KINDRED!! Bon Appetit Magazine has named it one of the top 50 new restaurants in America…..and they are in the running for top 10!  Needless to say the Kindred fam (pictured below) must be doing backflips and crossing their fingers and toes for a TOP 10 spot! […]


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21 Different Cucumber Recipes For August

Aug 3, 2015 | scoop team

Cucumbers are a staple that you’ll find in even the most basic salads.  A lot of people complain that they can be boring and don’t have much taste, but I find that, when used in the right way, cucumbers can be quite appetizing, refreshing, and surprisingly tasty. Cucumbers also have antioxidants and anti-cancer properties, can fight […]


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What To Do & Where To Go around the Lake (July 30 Edition)

Jul 30, 2015 | scoop team

  The Peninsula Yacht Club opens its Farmer’s Market this Thursday, July 30 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. You can expect to find seasonal fruits and vegetables, grass fed beef and pork, fresh seafood, eggs, local honey, homemade peanut butter sweetened with honey, artisan breads and baked goods, healthy granola, cold pressed fresh juices, hand-crafted marinara sauces, […]


Food and Travel

Big Big BIG News From Uber for LKN!

Jul 29, 2015 | scoop team

Cab schmab. Uber is the new way to travel. I am sure I am not the only Lake Normaner who has wanted, tried, hoped to use Uber, only to be let down. “No drivers available in your area.” {Throws phone across room and cries} Well fret no more…they are coming!!! Uber released this statement saying […]


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Customer Appreciation Day This Saturday at Lavendar Boutique

Jul 29, 2015 | scoop team

Stop by Lavendar Boutique this Saturday August 1st for their Customer Appreciation Day! Guests will enjoy food, drinks, a free blow-out and braid from CJ at Williow Salon, swag bags with every purchase, a gift from everyone’s favorite jewelry line Towne & Reese and a coupon for a free spray tan from Rebecca Younce at Gl’amour*!! […]


Family

GIVEAWAY ALERT: Sea Life Aquarium at Concord Mills Octonauts Preview

Jul 28, 2015 | scoop team

Looking for one more last-minute summer event for the family? Look no further! Captain Barnacles and Kwazii of The Octonauts, a popular animated children’s television show on Disney Jr., will visit SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium August 7 through 23. During this time you can take photos with the characters at scheduled onsite meet-and-greet events and become part of the Octonauts crew by participating in […]


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20 Healthy Ways To Grill Out This Summer

Jul 28, 2015 | scoop team

My husband has a collection of grills in our backyard: one uses propane, one needs pellets, and another is for charcoal.  Thankfully, it is easy to make healthy meals with them, and my figure hasn’t suffered at all. If he decides to start collecting deep fryers, that might be a whole different story. When it comes […]


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