We were setting off on a mini weekend getaway, driving from Cary to Asheville—a trip that takes around four hours. Wanting a nice place to stop for lunch halfway through, a friend recommended Hickory, NC. A bit of digging led me to discover a charming spot called Olde Hickory Station, a beautifully restored historic train…
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August Recipe Challenge: Delicious Dishes from Appetizers to Desserts
Ready to shake up your kitchen this August? I’m diving into a fresh batch of new recipes, and I’m inviting you to join the adventure. Whether they turn out simple, delicious, or interesting, this month’s recipe challenge is about exploring and having fun. Let’s get cooking! (The photos below are as close as I could…
Food and Drink-Easy Homemade Lemonade Recipe
There’s nothing quite like a tall glass of homemade lemonade to brighten up a hot summer day. Its perfect balance of tartness and sweetness not only quenches your thirst but also brings a little sunshine to your taste buds. Lemonade has long been a beloved staple of summer gatherings, from backyard barbecues to nostalgic lemonade…
Find Your Summer Sweetness: How to Select the Perfect Watermelon
I’ve always loved watermelon. I remember sitting outside on the farm as a kid, holding a big, juicy slice in my hands. No need for plates, forks, or knives—my mom would just hand it to me, and I’d dive right in. My dad even taught me the art of sprinkling salt on the watermelon, adding…
Recipe Review-Creamy Bacon Spinach Quiche
I made the most delicious Quiche the other day. It is called Creamy Bacon Spinach Quiche, and I found it on a site called The Food Charlatan. It rates high on my cooking scale, and I will definitely make it again. I read over the recipe, and I gathered my ingredients… Some of the cheeses…
Travel-The Fine Art of Dining Alone: Your Guide to Enjoying Meals Alone
For many newly single people, eating out alone can feel a bit intimidating or uncomfortable. Over the years since my divorce, I’ve often taken myself out to restaurants and learned to enjoy the experience. Let’s explore some helpful tips to make dining solo a confident, enjoyable adventure. Dining alone is a meaningful act of self-care….
May Recipe Challenge: Fresh New Dishes to Try This Month
Ready to shake up your kitchen this May? I’m diving into a fresh batch of new recipes, and I’m inviting you to join the adventure. Whether they turn out simple, delicious, or interesting, this month’s recipe challenge is about exploring and having fun. Let’s get cooking! (The photos below are as close as I could…
Having Fun With Food. The March Recipe Challenge! Join the fun and try some new recipes.
I love to try new recipes. If I don’t sit down and make a list of new recipes to try or old recipes to re-explore, I will not make an effort to try the foods that sound delicious to me. So that is what I decided to do. I am going to make a list…
Finding Joy In New Places-Tacos Number Juan in Durham NC
Travel North Carolina-Discovering New Places Tacos Number Juan in Durham, NC Taco Number Juan’s is a fairly new Taco Bar in Durham, NC. After hearing about this new Taco Bar, I felt I had just had to visit. Juan’s had a nice, welcoming atmosphere, and there was plenty of seating throughout. We chose to…
Let’s Try A Few New Recipes. Recipe Challenge For February!
I love to try new recipes. If I don’t sit down and make a list of new recipes to try or old recipes to re-explore, I will not make an effort to try the foods that sound delicious to me. So that is what I decided to do. I am going to make a list…