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Dining in the Western Carolinas
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Food Stories
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Decomposing shrimp: Who knew they were so delicious?
My little house was heaving at the seams this past Mother's Day weekend, which also marked the 92nd birthday of Paul's mother, Christine.
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Food for a journey: Hiking experts share their favorites
Warmer weather is finally here, and droves of hikers are hitting the trails in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
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Season Stepp: Savor strawberries in savory recipes, too
To continue my favorite month (May) chock full of strawberries, this week I will discuss the uses of strawberries in savory recipes.
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Recipe swaps can yield yummy results
Long-distance recipe swap … that's what my niece, who lives in Bryant, Ark., and I have been doing for many years.
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South Mountain Farm opens food outlet in NC
SHELBY, N.C. – A new shop will bring a farm's fresh products to the uptown area.
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Cooking school plans several May classes in Brevard
BREVARD, N.C. – Blue Ridge Cooking School at 400 S. Broad St., Brevard, is hosting the following classes in May:
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'BBQ Pitmasters' to visit Blue Ridge festival
TRYON, N.C. – The Blue Ridge Barbecue and Music Festival will host the cast and crew of Destination America’s popular TV show “BBQ Pitmasters” June 14-15 at Harmon Field in Tryon.
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Saluda Tailgate Market open on Fridays
SALUDA, N.C. – The Saluda Tailgate Market is now open from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays off West Main in Saluda.
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Mother's Day brunch at Season's on Sunday
FLAT ROCK, N.C. – Season’s Restaurant at Highland Lake Inn, 86 Lily Pad Lane, Flat Rock, will serve a Mother’s Day brunch buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
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Mountain Pie in Hendersonville hosting Mother's Day breakfast
The Mountain Pie and Cake Co. at 3400 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville, is hosting Mother’s Day breakfast with musical entertainment at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Blog: Grub City
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Fun Halloween cupcakes
Just in time for Halloween, Cakehead Bakeshop owner Liz Blanchard has whipped up some creepy treats to satisfy your holiday cravings.… Read More »
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Italian Festival in Tryon, NC
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Tryon, N.C. will host its second annual Italian Feast on Saturday Sept. 8… Read More »
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Ice Cream Social
I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream. Carolina Alliance Bank is holding an Ice Cream Social to benefit the March of Dimes from 2-6 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 7.… Read More »
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Starving Student Saturdays
Cribbs Kitchen is welcoming back college students with a special promotion. They call it “Starving Student Saturdays.” It is a special promotion for Spartanburg area college students and all faculty. On these Saturdays, the restaurant offers half-priced gourmet burgers, huge…
Column: Season Stepp
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Season Stepp: Make your mouth happy this strawberry season
I know I say it every time spring rolls around, but this really is my favorite time of year. Not only does it mean I can pack away my sweaters and flannel sheets, or that I can joyously find myself elbow-deep in garden soil and vegetable seeds,...
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Season Stepp: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with taste buds
Cinco de Mayo is commonly thought to be Mexico's Independence Day, but it is actually the day commemorating the Mexican victory of in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. The Treaty of Cordoba, which recognized Mexico's independence from Spain, was signed...
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Season Stepp: Make your own spring cheese ball
Cheese balls are often considered a staple of holiday entertaining, but how about adapting the traditional recipes for spring and summer entertaining?
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Season Stepp: Fresh artichokes are worth all the trouble
I'll admit it: artichokes can be intimidating.
Blog: Michelle Reynolds
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(Not your mom's) Tuna Casserole
I know it’s not the prettiest thing ever, but this version of the classic tuna casserole is quite tasty. Tuna casserole, made with cream of mushroom soup, was one of the things I grew up eating, as it was part of my mom’s regular dinner rotation. I was excited to find a slow…
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Easy Barbecue Chicken
This recipe for barbecue chicken is a lifesaver for those times when life gets too hectic. It is really more of an idea than a recipe, actually. But I really didn’t know something so simple would work out so well, and I’m probably not the only one. So I’m sharing the…
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Bacon makes it better
This week I have a delicious, bacon-tastic entree to share, as well as a tip on where you can find a treasure trove of well-priced cookbooks. Last weekend, I went to Greenville with my family, and one of the places we visited was my favorite book/DVD/CD store, Mr. K’s Used Books, Music…
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A comforting casserole
This week's recipe is a simple, comforting casserole perfect for a no-fuss family meal.… Read More »