As a food blogger, you might imagine that FOOD and finding the “good” places to eat, is always at the top of my agenda – especially when I travel. I want to eat where the locals eat. But it can be intimidating, just walking up to a stranger, in a strange town and asking, “where is a good Tex-Mex restaurant around here?” And yea, I know…there are several apps which can help…but they are not always reliable (I can speak first hand on that). Today…we have a solution! Below, you will find my top 5 food (or drink) must visit spots for Greenville, South Carolina. In collaboration with fellow foodies…
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Food Trucks Roll In at Highlands Food and Wine Festival
The 2017 Highlands Food and Wine Festival presented some of the best food trucks Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina has to offer. Appropriately coined, Truckin’, the four-hour event allowed patrons to sample a wide variety of flavorful dishes, prepared by some of the most talented restaurants on wheels. To complement the savory samples, were several beverage options being prepared in catering vehicles, even one mini-motor home. Foodies enjoyed contemporary, folk rock sounds of Futurebirds, from Athens, Georgia and Los Angles natives, Dawes. Mountain Vibe Alive Truckin was set in a wooded lot off Old Creek Circle, near downtown Highlands, North Carolina. Large sofas and cushioned chairs were scattered among…
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Shucks Oyster Bar Shines Like A Pearl
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…
