Sometimes there’s nothing quite like sitting back with a carton of greasy Chinese takeout after a hard day of work. In fact, one of my first orders of business when I move to a new place is usually finding out which local restaurants deliver. What’s easier than placing an order, reading off your credit card […]
You’re known to cook with wine; whether it actually goes in the food, that’s another story. If you need some pointers or new inspiration, shed your everyday cooking woes and pick up some culinary expertise with the help of Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen, a new cooking ‘school’ in Atherton Mill and an exclusive discount for scoopcharlotte readers. […]
There has been a lot of compelling research showing that following a vegetarian diet can improve your overall health. I’ve personally tried to go the vegetarian route in the past, but I just cannot seem to give up salmon or burgers (especially while I’m pregnant). The good news for me (and all of my fellow […]
So begins our series on the Indie Food scene in Charlotte. We’ll be chatting up not just the un-chain spots, but the local food biz and places you may not have even heard about. We’re starting at breakfast, most important meal of the day, with a new local gourmet donut company which delivers every weekend, […]
In the past, eating between meals was discouraged when a person is trying to drop a few pounds. However, snacking isn’t necessarily a bad thing at all. In fact, eating a couple of snacks during the day can prevent us from getting too hungry and overeating at meal time, and helps manage our metabolism & […]
Asheville, NC is one of those magical towns that you’ll hate to leave and, somehow, always find your way back to. With quirky shops, eclectic eateries and unique watering holes lining its charming streets, there’s always something new to see and taste. Though it’s a doable day trip, there’s at least a weekend’s worth of […]
Have you planned your spring or your summer vacay yet? Sometimes it’s hard to decide where to take a family, especially if different ages are involved, but one trip that’s always on everyone’s list is WALT DISNEY WORLD. Spanning 40 square miles ~ the same size as San Francisco ~ with 4 theme parks, 2 […]
I never saw this one coming, but cauliflower is the hottest thing since kale. That’s right. Cauliflower, the white, boring, and seemingly tasteless cruciferous vegetable, is now the most coveted item in your local grocery store’s produce aisle. While much of the hype is probably due to the latest gluten-free and Paleo diet trends, there […]
We all know that greens are good for our health, but most of us don’t eat them regularly enough to truly reap their benefits. And their benefits, by the way, are pretty incredible and include a more youthful appearance, lower cholesterol, stronger bones, loads of energy, and a decreased risk of certain types of cancer. […]
Refined white sugar isn’t in candy, sweets and desserts; it seems to be hidden in nearly everything these days. Packaged convenience foods, condiments, breakfast cereals, and salad dressings are just a few examples. As a result, Americans are consuming way too much sugar. Image source Why is this so concerning? Well, high sugar diets […]
It’s a safe guess that a trip to Africa tops many Bucket Lists. Visions of amazing sunsets across the desert, taking in breathtaking waterfalls, once in a lifetime sightings of big cats, rhinos, elephants, hippos, crocodiles and exotic wildlife. The options and opportunities about where to go in the world’s 2nd largest and 2nd most […]
Since Fat Tuesday is coming up (with or without parades, NOLA still celebrates), I thought I’d share a 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 if You Don’t Have To version of king cake. […]
