A caffeine stop.

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Recently during a trip to Nashville with a few friends, we ventured out to Crema Coffee shop. It was the perfect start to our day, and a quaint stop for a caffeine boost before we all headed home later that day. You can read more about Crema over at Go Savor. And while you’re there don’t miss out on the chance to enter to win continue reading …

Hominy Grill’s Shrimp & Okra Beignets

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Yesterday we stopped by Hominy Grill in Charleston, SC for a late lunch. The food was fabulous – Southern comfort food with a captial “C.” What really got our attention though was the starter/appetizer we ordered, Okra & Shrimp Beignets with Salsa & Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream. Savory deep fried nuggets of goodness. Shrimp and okra have always complimented one another in gumbos and stews, and continue reading …

Grits and Groceries

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This here is a giant rooster festooned in Christmas regalia. This here is not just any giant rooster festooned in Christmas regalia. This here is Grits and Groceries’ giant rooster marking the spot where people from far and wide flock to for great food. Last week, in hopes of finding lunch, we took off in search of this giant rooster. I heard him from afar continue reading …

Pumpkin pecan ice cream… fall is coming fast!

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Today my daughter forced me to go to Bruster’s. She practically took over the steering wheel and threatened to claw my eyes out. She’s tough like that. Otherwise, I would’ve kept on driving and exercised the self control that we all know that I’m known for. Ahem… anyway, since she twisted my arm I was able to enjoy this pre-fall treat and thought I’d tempt continue reading …

Sweet on Tea – Part II

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. If you read “Sweet on Tea – Part I,” I hope you’ve found sweet success in creating your own perfect batch at home. I know I learned a lot from some of you and the tips you passed along – thanks! Now we all know how to attempt to make it at home but what if you’re out and about, and get a hankerin’ continue reading …