Best Places to Beat the Heat This Summer
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Best Places to Beat the Heat This Summer

Beat the heat of this sweltering summer with cool water fun in these destinations Continue reading →

Anchorage of Southern Cuisine in Greenville
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Anchorage of Southern Cuisine in Greenville

Anchorage means a place where vessels anchor.  But, it also has another meaning of securing or a source of reassurance.  Traditional southern cuisine from the land definitely has a firm anchor in one of the hottest restaurants in the Southeast – The Anchorage in Greenville, South Carolina.  Traditional southern staples of peas, corn, and even … Continue reading →

Tomato Pie at the Kitchen Sync
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Tomato Pie at the Kitchen Sync

Tomato Pie is about as southern as it gets.  Only thing that might be more southern – grits.  You can get both at Kitchen Sync in my hometown of Greenville, South Carolina. Kitchen Sync has become one of our go-to spots for dinner for my mom and me.  We’ve eaten there probably 4-5 times and each … Continue reading →

24 Hours in My Hometown
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24 Hours in My Hometown

These days I’m back in my hometown of Greenville, South Carolina, often to spend time with my mom.  Each visit turns into an adventure as we go on culinary explorations.  My hometown has truly turned into a foodie town in recent years.  Check out my blog “Greenville Eats – My Hometown is a Foodie Town“. … Continue reading →

Greenville Eats – My Hometown is a Foodie Town!
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Greenville Eats – My Hometown is a Foodie Town!

Tis the season…to eat!  Since its the season of overindulgence and gluttony, it’s time to share some of my favorite eats in my hometown of Greenville, South Carolina. The food scene in Greenville is surprisingly bold and international. I love that my hometown is getting on the foodie radar of media outlets like Condé Nast … Continue reading →

A Fall Hike to Raven Cliff Falls
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A Fall Hike to Raven Cliff Falls

In the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area near Cleveland, South Carolina, is a heavily forested trail leading to a spectacular view of a 400-foot waterfall. To get to the trail, drive north of Caesars Head State on US 276 for a mile.  You’ll see a large, paved parking lot on the right.  Take the second right … Continue reading →

Wildcat Wayside Falls are “Purr”fect for a Family Hike
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Wildcat Wayside Falls are “Purr”fect for a Family Hike

It’s a historic rest stop with waterfalls.  You can see one of them from South Carolina’s Highway 11, also known as the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway.  It’s a small park, only about 60 acres, but it’s packed with nature and history.  This hike is easy and great for families since it’s a one-mile loop to … Continue reading →

French Meets Southern at Stella’s Brassiere
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French Meets Southern at Stella’s Brassiere

This quaint spot serving up “parkside provisions” on the edge of Legacy Park in Greenville, South Carolina, is where French flair meets Southern comfort.  On a nice Saturday night, my mom and I decided to try somewhere different from our usual haunts in downtown or on Augusta Road that we go to when I’m in … Continue reading →