Dinner at Grimaldi’s of Greenville Grimaldi’s is a national chain pizzeria, now open in Greenville, South Carolina; upon their invitation, I decided to try their coal-fired oven pizza. Arriving on a Thursday, late afternoon, the after work crowd was starting to trickle into the restaurant. Most were opting for the convenient, outdoor patio, where patrons can sip a glass of wine in a pet-friendly environment, but shaded from the late summer sun. Grimaldi’s Beverages Grimaldi’s offers a large wine selection, by the glass or bottle. The Grimaldi’s exclusive Mille Gradi wine pairs very well with “The Don Pizza,” a carnivore’s delight. Mille Gradi, which means 1,000 degrees, is a unique…
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Significant Health Benefits In Darker Tomatoes
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of NatureSweet. All opinions are 100% mine. Do not be fooled when you see NatureSweet Eclipses tomatoes at your local supermarket. They may have a deeper color than a traditional red or green tomato, but that color packs a rich, bold flavor and is loaded with health benefits. Why I Eat Dark Tomatoes Tomatoes are a key component in a healthy human diet. Tomatoes are a major source of lycopene followed by beta–carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E. During the ripening process, tomatoes go through a change in pigmentation. All tomatoes start green, then as lycopene accumulates in the skin surface…
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Harris Teeter Moves Into Greenville
Within the past year, magazines like Vogue, Southern Living and Food Network have declared Greenville, South Carolina a culinary destination. Creative chefs are flocking to the Appalachian Foothills with innovative offerings besides the stereotypical meat and three vegetable traditions of southern cuisine. However, I believe there is another aspect to Greenville’s foodie scene which is just now beginning to blossom – the supermarket shopping experience – and Harris Teeter is the latest addition to the growing trend. What is the supermarket shopping experience? I have never been one to enjoy shopping. I might buy new clothes once a year – if that? However, I relish the chance to go “grocery shopping.” Having…
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Sprouts Brings Fresh Food to Greenville
Finally visited my first Sprouts Farmer’s Market last week at their Greenville Grand Opening and it did not disappoint! Kailia, with Sprouts gave me and four other enthusiastic bloggers a grand tour. Why Shop at Sprouts Farmers Market? During our tour, Kalia explained how Sprouts targets the “transitional shopper.” I am a transitional shopper – moving from traditional processed foods to more raw, healthy real food. For foodies like me who hunger for a shopping experience, Sprouts delivers fresh produce (many organic choices), meat and seafood, bulk grains, vitamins and supplements, a deli with freshly prepared entrees and sides, dairy, bakery, natural body care items and more. Perusing the hundreds…
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Five Foodie Reasons to Visit Chattooga Belle Farms
I am always in search of places, which include some type of food theme. After some friends – thanks Dave and Andrea – visited Chattooga Belle Farm, they told me it was a MUST visit for me. Returning from a trip to see my dad, my husband and I decided to take a small detour (only about 15 minutes) and stop by and see why Chattooga Belle Farm is a foodie destination. Here I have narrowed my list down to FIVE reasons every foodie would enjoy a trip to this scenic place in the Blue Ridge Mountains. 5. Beautiful Chattooga Belle Farm Vineyard Building my final home in the Appalachian…
