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Where to eat out on Thanksgiving in Charlotte if you don’t want to cook.

Nov 18, 2014 | Allison

Don’t have a plan yet for the traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings?  Forget the cooking, you have more important things on your mind like accommodating your family and friends, or shopping online, or whatever this day of feasting brings you.   These Charlotte restaurants have you covered for the meal, just call now for your […]


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Where to go Next ~ Alaska.

Nov 9, 2014 | scoop team

Do you have a bucket list? A dream vacation? If you could go one place, where would that be? We know some destinations seem like they can only be a dream, but MANN TRAVELS can help you make these dreams a reality. Let’s take Alaska, you know, The Last Frontier and The Land of the […]


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What’s For Dinner? Glazed Balsamic Mushrooms

Nov 5, 2014 | scoop team

Looking for a healthy & hearty side dish that doesn’t need a lot of “dressing” up? This dish will do the trick, with the help of POUR OLIVE’s Ultra Premium Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar. The best part is, it’s low maintenance – making it the perfect accompaniment to a juicy filet mignon. [SIDENOTE: If […]


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Vegetarian Thanksgiving dishes that even meat lovers will enjoy

Nov 4, 2014 | scoop team

If you had asked me five years ago to describe a typical vegetarian Thanksgiving, I would have used words like bland, boring, and tasteless, and I am sure that many people would have agreed with me. In recent years, however, I have learned that there’s a whole other world beyond Tofurky and plain vegetables.  It’s […]


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Alaska ~ Our Next Bucket List Destination

Oct 30, 2014 | scoop team

Alaska, The Last Frontier and The Land of the Midnight Sun, is so much more than eskimos and igloos. From the glaciers in Juneau to the whale sightings in Ketchikan, it’s an adventure you won’t want to miss. Alaska is a destination to add to your bucket list if you haven’t done so already. This […]


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Healthy, creative, & spooky Halloween snacks for children

Oct 26, 2014 | scoop team

On Halloween, children have one thing and one thing only on their minds. Candy. While it might seem pointless to feed your child anything on Halloween that isn’t completely made of sugar, your kids will love these fun snacks and won’t even question the fact that they are on the healthier side. I recommend allowing […]


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What’s For Dinner? Butternut Squash & Toasted Pumpkin Seed Sage Pesto.

Oct 25, 2014 | Susu

The QC has a small group of independent boutique-style food businesses which help me survive the dinner grind on a weekly basis. I’ve asked them to help inspire us for dinner, and I’ll be sharing their ideas and recipes on scoop.  You can read the last recipe we posted for WHAT’S FOR DINNER here.  Tonight, […]


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Nutritious, festive, & fun Halloween dinners

Oct 22, 2014 | scoop team

Halloween is that day of the year when nearly everyone… trick-or-treaters, costume party goers, scary movie watchers…. suffers from a massive case of sugar overload. The last thing that anyone needs on Halloween is an unhealthy dinner to go along with all of that candy. This collection of nutritious recipes is just perfect for the […]


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Scoop Road Trip: Where to Go and What to Do in Greenville, SC

Oct 18, 2014 | Allison

Pack your bags, weekend trippers!  We’re going on a road trip to the South Carolina Upstate.  Known for its perfect blend of natural beauty and local art, Greenville serves up a rich dose of rich Carolina culture in an outdoor paradise just in time for the beautiful fall weather.  There’s more than enough to fill […]


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So, what’s the deal with Rock Salt restaurant in Park Rd Shopping Center?

Oct 17, 2014 | Susu

Where my dry cleaners used to be?  I’m ok with having to go to the Quick Cleaner’s new location but only if the restaurant replacing them is going to be on the plus side.  Right now, this is what we see when we “cut thru” which is certainly intriguing: A quick google of ROCKSALT turned […]



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A busy woman's guide to healthy eating

Oct 11, 2014 | scoop team

I’m probably a little biased, but I think that women are amazing.  We juggle school, family, work, friends, volunteer service, and so much more. It’s probably safe to say that we run the world. Since ruling the world is kind of a big job, it’s often difficult to find the time to take care of […]


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