I don’t have to explain the difficulty in finding a great oyster bar when you do not live anywhere near coastal waters; but, Mr. Pitmaster and I discovered a pearl in the Upstate culinary scene. Shucks Oyster Bar is a husband and wife owned eatery just 30 minutes southwest of Greenville, South Carolina. Not only do they serve great oysters, the James River variety from Virginia was my favorite, but they have a full menu sure to please even the pickiest eaters. The restaurant sits in downtown Anderson, SC on the town square. The casual comfortable elongated dining room welcomes those craving good, honest food, reasonably priced. Chalk blackboards display…
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Perfect Birthday Gift for a Foodie
Another birthday has rolled around and although my husband did not inquire as to what I might like to do, I decided to create my own birthday celebration. Food adventures are what I love to do whenever we go on vacation or visit a new city. The culinary adventure I planned when we were in Las Vegas was one for the history books and another blog post. This extravaganza would be exciting for me and tolerable for my husband (he is not an adventurous foodie). First Stop: Downtown Greenville Farmer’s Market Having only been one time, last summer…I wanted to see what the market had to offer for 2017. Although…
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A Freelancer Taking a Java Journey
Working from home each day can be difficult. Nagging household chores are begging you for attention. The television is only one click away from a huge distraction, especially if you have writers block. When I decided (actually my husband encouraged it) to launch my freelance writing career, I created my own planner and set out to create a weekly schedule, allowing me to stay focused on my blog AND my freelance writing. However, I under estimated the significance of my work environment. Living and working in a two room apartment, while our home is being constructed has proven to be very claustrophobic. Don’t get me wrong, I love working from…
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Comfort and Flavor at Terrace Restaurant in Greenville
Stewart Penick’s Terrace Restaurant closed in early 2018; and, it WAS NOT because of the food! He still owns Terrace in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founder and CEO, Stewart Penick has brought his flavorful, comfortable dining experience to Greenville. With two successful locations in North Carolina, Terrace offers traditional southern cuisine prepared in a more modern upscale style. Signature Style of Southern Comfort Food Stewart Penick, with persuasion from his nephew Jacob, opened their first Terrace location in 2009. With success in Charlotte and Ballantyne, North Carolina, Penick wanted to bring his passion for good food, in a comfortable atmosphere to Greenville. “This has been a year and a half process,”…
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5 Essential Kitchen Shears
Good quality kitchen shears are essential in any home chef’s sharp object arsenal. I have 7 different pairs of shears in my kitchen – all different. Each pair of scissors is designated for a specific use. I have narrowed my list to FIVE ESSENTIAL kitchen shears. Top 5 Essential Kitchen Shears Please note that I may earn a small commission from purchases made through product links in this post. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Herb Shears These scissors are great if you like to use fresh herbs, as I do. With one cut, a small bundle of chives is…
