We all want to put thought and care into the gifts that we purchase for those on our holiday shopping lists. But what do you get for the person who has everything, the teacher who is destined to receive the same assortment of mugs, pins, and ornaments every year, or that sweet aunt of yours […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: For the grammarians in the group, we do realize the error in our ways here. However, ‘Best Places With Which to Cheat on Your Kitchen’ seemed a bit much. Apologies. You know that friend who hosts parties, luncheons and impromptu get-togethers at the drop of a hat? Who always drops off a “covered […]
This year, why not deviate from the traditional bottle of wine and hand that hostess (or grandma, or coworker) a gift that will keep giving all year round? The 2015 crop of cookbooks will impress everyone from your foodie friend to your college-age cousin who’s just learning to cook for himself. They’re easy to wrap, but their fun […]
You may love to order sweet potato fries at your favorite local burger joint and may have baked them in a casserole for Thanksgiving dinner, but did you know that sweet potatoes can be used to make breads, desserts, salads, smoothies, and even burgers? Believe it or not, you can even use them to make breakfast! By incorporating […]
The new BJ’s Warehouse opened in Midtown without too much fanfare, at least in my circles. My friends had mixed feedback about shopping BJ’s, and I wasn’t convinced another warehouse store was the answer to my already over-engineered grocery shopping decision tree. It’s a complex if/then calculation that involves Costco, Trader Joe’s, Harris Teeter, Whole […]
It’s not often you have access to a photo tour inside the Biltmore mansion, especially at Christmas. Thanks to Mark File of ROMANTIC ASHEVILLE,here’s our inside look at the Biltmore holiday display this year. Road Trip Anyone? Guest Post from Mark File, RomanticAsheville.com Travel Guide It’s the most wonderful time of the year at America’s […]
If you find that you have to trade in your skinny jeans for stretchy yoga pants every year once January rolls around, I have some tips that you may want to keep in mind during the holidays. I’m not talking dieting, starvation, or deprivation. These tips are sensible, totally doable, and won’t spoil any of […]
We know, hunting Pinterest for recipes, prepping for what seems like months and fussing over who sits near whom at the dinner table sounds like the perfect idea of a relaxing Thanksgiving holiday. But if your hands are still dry from all the dish washing you took on last year (go you), you may wonder if […]
With the holidays just right around the corner, I want to introduce you to some amazing locations that offer delicious chocolate desserts, and to their amazing owners & creators here in Charlotte. Whether for corporate gifts or parties, important events, weddings or a perfect gift, these chocolate treats are sure to impress and make a […]
Pumpkin pie, pecan pie, apple pie… Every year on Turkey Day, most of us sit down to those same old Thanksgiving desserts after our traditional dinner. While I’m all for tradition, there’s nothing wrong with shaking things up a bit every now and then. And what better way than with desserts? These 23 dessert recipes […]
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There are some foods that have always sounded a bit too healthy even for a health nut like me (such as wheat grass shots). Up until just a few months ago, eating anything containing hemp sounded especially unappealing. However, I continually read about its many valuable nutrients and decided that I should be a little more open-minded. […]
