Daisy Cakes isn’t always about cakes but they’re one of my favorite foods. And why Daisy? I live in the small town of Daisy, Tennessee.
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. — Once a sleepy little town in the shadow of the explosive dining scene in Asheville, N.C., with nothing more one or two restaurants, Black Mountain has come into its own after clever chefs and crafty brewers realized the potential of this charming mountain town. John Richardson began bartending in Black Mountain […]
There’s no argument that bowls are a huge trend in the food world today. From chef-driven menus to the frozen food section at your favorite grocery store, bowls filled with all kinds of things have become a favorite meal for many. I am no different. Give me a bowl filled with rice and topped […]
On a recent trip to Philadelphia, I looked out my window from the 24th floor of the Doubletree Hotel in the heart of downtown Philly and was met with raindrops dripping down the windowpane and gray clouds overhead. All that meant to me was a forecast for some really good comforting soup, and I […]
As the weather becomes crisp with autumn breezes, and the leaves treat us to their dance of many colors, rolling hills near the Blue Ridge Mountains come alive with vines heavy with grapes ready for picking. This is the best time of year to travel the Dahlonega Wine Trail to sample the fruits […]
Mississippi may be better known for its Delta catfish and beautiful beaches along the Gulf Coast, but there’s a trail that dissects the Magnolia State, and just by traveling it, tells a tale of the history and the connection of two distinct cultures that came together in delicious fashion. While this important […]
If you’ve been to Athens, Georgia, lately, you know it’s more than a college town. The food scene proves there’s more to this town than Georgia Bulldogs football in the fall. It’s a place where you can sample American classics as well as foods from innovative chefs that take food to a new level […]
Most any grandmother will tell you: If you’re grandchild requests a rainbow cake for his fourth birthday, then, by golly, you’ll do everything in your power to make it happen. Such was the case for me when I asked my grandson what kind of birthday cake he wanted. His answer? A rainbow cake! […]
Is there any vegetable that screams summertime more than corn? Sure, there’s zucchini as big as a watermelon and plump yellow squash on the vines, red ripe tomatoes, too. But whenever I think of summer, I think of eating corn on the cob with butter dripping down my chin, and everyone else at the […]
Recently, I had the experience of a lifetime traveling the Burger Trail in Southeastern Montana. The area has been one not overly visited by tourists who have opted to visit Montana’s more-famous sites, such as Yellowstone and Glacier national parks. But put your stretchy pants on, hop in your car or on a plane, […]
There’s nothing quite as comforting as coming in from the cold and warming yourself with a steamy bowl of hearty beef stew. Its rich gravy and tender veggies are second only to mouthwatering chunks of beef that have been simmering for hours, marrying the marvel of flavors and textures. Stews are one of those dishes […]
