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. […]
I thought that pomegranates were intimidating for the longest time. Seriously, those puppies don’t look easy to get into, do they? But after stumbling across so many delicious looking recipes involving pomegranate, I finally decided to hit up the internet for some help with cutting and de-seeding a pomegranate. See a helpful tutorial here. (By the […]
We have a problem going on in Charlotte right now. Here it is: A friend asks if you’ve been to the newest restaurant / brewpub / bakery / wine bar that just opened…meanwhile you’re still trying to find time to try out last month’s hot spot. It’s a good problem to have. But, with all that’s […]
I know, it does sound weird, but if anyone can do it, you know THE COWFISH can. I tried this roll a couple of weeks ago at a press party, and it’s pretty doggone tasty. The Gobble-Gobble-ooshi roll (whaaaaaat?) is a limited-time offering from The Cowfish, and it’s like having Thanksgiving dinner rolled up into one light, […]
Scared of Craft Beer? Don’t Be. Trick-or-Treat. Instead of kids in costumes ringing your doorbell, how about a guy delivering a case of craft brews? This Halloween BREWPUBLIK, a craft beer delivery service in Charlotte, is helping you get over your craft beer fears with a 35% off scoop-exclusive discount on some of the best tasting, easiest-drinking […]
#truth. No matter how hard you work out, it’s basically calories in, calories out. At least for those of us who make our living at something other than working out. And that’s just for the weight part. To be healthy as well as fit, it’s definitely about WHAT you eat and when you eat it […]
By now you know there’s major buzz brewing about Charlotte’s exploding craft beer scene. Maybe you’ve even had the chance to experience the festivals, tastings and grand openings firsthand. Whether you’ve been waiting for your formal introduction to the Queen City’s best brew pubs (good news, this is it) or are looking for an update […]
I’ve only been outdoor camping twice in my entire 30-something years of life. Once was a horrifying experience to Girl Scout camp in the 5th grade that required sleeping in a tent full of bugs and leaves, after which I swore I’d never EVER go camping again. Except that I did, 15 years later, with my […]
Popcorn makes for a delicious snack, smells fantastic, is practically essential while watching a movie, naturally low in calories, and a good source of fiber and antioxidants. For those reasons and more, I think that I will have a lifelong love affair with popcorn. Most of us are used to microwave popcorn or movie theater […]
I’ll never forget the first time that I cooked with beer. My husband stood by and observed in horror and disbelief as I “wasted” a can of his favorite beverage. But after he tasted the final product, I was given the green light to pour his beer into any of his meals going forward. In fact, […]
If you’re a beet fan, you’re in luck because spring and fall are the best times of the year to eat them. During their prime seasons, they are full of flavor, rich in color, and packed with nutrients. If you are not a beet fan, maybe you should be! These dark beauties can lower your blood […]
We may be far from the ocean, but we have some great sushi restaurants in Lake Norman. It’s great having so many choices but sometimes it’s hard to pick which one to go to – not a bad problem to have. Here’s a list of our some of our favorite rolls at our favorite places: Mark’s […]
