Creating the Old Mill Town Burger - A Family Tradition since 1979

Years ago in a state far, far away, my father-in-law ran a small cafe in the North Louisiana town of Clarks.  Population … very, very, very ...

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DIY Carve your own Jack-O-Lantern - Fun Kids Time!

So, it’s almost Halloween and we’ve done nothing to be engaged with this annual spooky date.  Since our youngest godson is staying with us o...

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Jean-Luc Joillot Crémant de Bourgogne - My sparkling wine choice for the Holidays!

Looking for the right bubbly to host with during the Holidays?  Look no further.  Jean-Luc Joillot Crémant de Bourgogne is the one you want....

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The Brick Oven Pizza Encounter at West First Wood-Fired

Where to eat in Hendersonville when you’re on your way to the Flat Rock Playhouse?  Well, for pizza loving folks like my wife and I we had t...

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Lunch at Cúrate with a friend is a splendid way to do lunch!

I stopped by Cúrate for lunch with a friend, the Traveling Wine Chick recently and as usual had a remarkable meal.  It’s always nice to cat...

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Black Walnut Martini Glasses

For the cocktailer who thinks he has everything.  Designed by David Rasmussen of Colorado, these wooden 'glasses' will make a perfec...

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The Best Pizza on the Grand Strand is at Benito's Brick Oven Pizza

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is our fall family vacation spot for beach, sun, pool and plenty of restaurants from which to choose.  My...

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The Sharks of Shark Tank are about to eat some Slawsa!

Local food entrepreneur, Julie Busha, who used an old family recipe to introduce a new relish named Slawsa to American palates, is heading t...

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Open Table Releases List of 100 Most Notable Wine Lists

Open Table has a new list bragging on the top wine lists in the country – 100 Most Notable Wine Lists .  The list was assembled from over 5 ...

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Abbaye Sylva Plana Faugères Le Blanc 2011 - A Taste of Southern France

While looking for a viscous Rhone Roussanne at a local wine shop, the owner recommended I try the Abbaye Sylva Plana Le Blanc from the Langu...

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Craving USDA Prime Beef? I do and I choose Ruth's Chris Steak House!

What do you do when you’re looking to splurge on dinner but are craving USDA Prime beef!?  I’ll tell you where I’ve been going but it’s not ...

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