This weekend my daughter and I were strolling through a spice shop in Raleigh and she picked up a couple of books Mighty Spice Cookbook by John Gregory-Smith and Healing Spices by Gharat B. Aggarwal with Debora Yost. continue reading…

This season Charlotte, North Carolina residents can visit pumpkin patches for pumpkins, gourds, and a variety of fun filled family activities. If you are looking for a few of my favorite picks consider the pumpkin patches listed for loads of family fun and festivities. continue reading…

Pumpkin season is here and the pumpkin patches are open for business. There really is nothing that says “fall has arrived” like dredging through pumpkin patches, participating in a good old fashion hayride and drinking warm apple cider. continue reading…

The fall will soon be here and colder weather brings about our desire for a hot savory breakfast; and with oatmeal making a comeback thanks to its addition to the McDonald’s menu, let’s not forget about an old Southern favorite. Grits. continue reading…