Food and Travel

At this time of year you can’t escape pumpkin pie, lattes, bread and muffins. While those traditional fall foods are certainly delicious, there’s a whole other world of unique and healthy pumpkin flavored foods out there.  For example, how does pumpkin oatmeal sound? Not only does it taste incredible, it’s also full of vitamins, minerals, […]

by Lauren Blake  Charleston has a coveted dining scene that is dangerously accessible from Charlotte, and the list of cool places to go is long. In around three-and-a-half hours by car, Charlotteans can arrive in the Holy City to gorge on satiating meals courtesy of James Beard award-winning eateries and enjoy sips in an unparalleled […]

For an updated version of this post, check out: Where to pick your own apples and pumpkins this fall near Charlotte NC Fall is finally arriving.   We can soon enjoy the breezy weather, color-changing leaves, pumpkin spice lattes and warm sweaters.   One of the best ways to escape the city and celebrate autumn is […]

I’ve been a quinoa lover for quite awhile now.  I enjoy eating the protein and fiber rich seed as a healthy, filling breakfast, over a crisp salad in the summertime, and in soups during the winter as some comfort food. Every now and then, I’ll hear someone say that they just don’t like quinoa, and […]

Over the course of the past few years, I’ve become a bit of a coconut oil maniac, and I’ve been using it like crazy. If you’re not using coconut oil, maybe you’ve seen it in the store or heard something about it. This post will hopefully get you hooked too – just wait until you […]

I’m kind of obsessed with salmon. When I go to a restaurant, it is a pretty safe bet that I’ll order salmon if it’s on the menu. Over the years, I’ve put lots of salmon recipes to the test at home as well.  There’s just nothing like making a dish consisting of some healthy wild-caught […]

I’m afraid of many things- heights, roller coasters, bungee jumping, clowns… But aging doesn’t scare me one little bit. And why should it? There are many benefits to growing older, such as a stronger sense of self, friendships that have cultivated throughout the years, and hopefully more wisdom and life experience. Plus, every passing decade […]

This is the Kardashian of food trends.  And by that we mean, way over the top and way too much press for their own good. Cronuts are essentially a cross between the croissant and the donut, invented by Dominique Ansel Bakery in New York City. To quote Grub Street NY, they’re “made from pastry dough […]

Charlotte Restaurant Week® returns July 19-28, 2013.   Enjoy old favorites and get to know what’s new at Queen’s Feast, when over 100 upscale restaurants around town offer 3 courses (or more) at dinner for only $30 per person.   This summer’s Charlotte Restaurant Week will benefit Plate Share, a new, locally developed smartphone app that […]

There’s something to be said for that picnic staple that haunts the memories of backyard bbq’s.  Pasta Salad is a one-dish wonder that can sit all day or night on the buffet without wilting, and presents summer’s seasonal bounty or your pantry staples just as easily.   The key is to avoid the mayo, which just […]

Hello! You’ve found an “old” post, and some of the info may be outdated.  To Read An Updated 2018 Version of this article, please click here. “Would you like a table outside today?”  Isn’t it delightful to hear those happy words again? Hurry up, though, because by next week it’ll sound more like “The wait […]

What better way to celebrate mom then to take her out for brunch? After all the meals she made (and continues to make) for us, it’s the least we can do. Here’s a guide to some of the best brunch spots in town for Mother’s Day. e2 Emeril’s Eatery: e2 knows mom is really special. […]