Saluda, North Carolina is one of our favorite towns to visit for an afternoon getaway. Often we’ll take off last minute and scoot up for lunch or just for a change of scenery. Just the drive to Saluda is enough to clear the cobwebs. Saluda has history, scenery and more than its share of quaintness. Situated at 2100 feet elevation, Saluda is located on top continue reading …
. Pin It If you engage in any amount of cooking then you’ve certainly made your share of boo-boos in the kitchen. Sometimes, thankfully, we’re surprised with a happy mistake. This was one of those times. Inspired by an appetizer of Fried Oysters with a side of Pimento Cheese, that I recently enjoyed at one of our favorite local restaurants, Brick Street Cafe, in Greenville, continue reading …
A few weeks ago my parents and I went on a little hike in search of an old family cemetery. Back in the woods we traipsed around without a map – just my dad’s memory was all we had to guide us. Well, I won’t speak of my dear ol’ dad’s memory right now, but needless to say, our resting family members are still waiting continue reading …
Yep, this is the third brie recipe in the last few weeks. I promise this will be the last one for a while. Brie’s been on the brain and in the fridge! This baked brie is an elegant, yet not fussy appetizer – although I could eat it for a main course and call it a day. It calls for only 3 ingredients and it’s continue reading …
Looking for a gift idea that will allow your children (or yourself) to flex your creative wings? Or just an art project for a rainy day? Here’s an easy one, oil pastel self-portraits. No liquids are involved (so no spills!) and the project can easily be stored away if not finished at the first sitting to return to later. No expensive supplies. No special techniques. continue reading …
