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Good Eats! Safe Dining at Restaurants in Aiken SC and Beyond

I dined at the following restaurants in Aiken (and outside Aiken) as a guest of Thoroughbred Country Regional Tourism on my first press trip since the onset of Covid-19. I had only left my home a handful of times since March so I was more than nervous to eat out. [Read More…]

Ben & Jerry’s Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe

pumpkin ice cream with Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream and Dessert book

It’s fall y’all, and I couldn’t resist making Ben & Jerry’s pumpkin ice cream recipe from their cookbook when I received it as a gift from the publisher. While I typically go for their chunky ice cream concoctions – my favorite is Pfish Food – there’s something about the deliciousness [Read More…]

Tomato and Spinach Pasta with Meatballs

tomato and spinach pasta in serving dish

This tomato and spinach pasta with meatballs recipe post was sponsored by Carando as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. This recipe makes a hearty, flavorful dinner. It looks and tastes impressive—as if you’ve been in the kitchen [Read More…]

Savoring the Last Days of Summer + Fall Self-Care Tips

woman eating almonds while reading a book outside

I partnered with Blue Diamond as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own I’ve been waiting for this kind of weather all summer – mid 70’s with a gentle coastal breeze! This is why I love living in North Carolina. The dog [Read More…]

Pumpkin Waffles with Cream Cheese Whipped Cream

pumpkin waffle on plate with whipped cream and syrup

These fluffy pumpkin waffles are full of pumpkin flavor and the warmth of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg spice. Crisp on the outside with tender insides, they’re the perfect fall treat for pumpkin fans and since there’s no sugar in the waffle batter, they’re a guilt-free way to get your pumpkin [Read More…]

Refreshing Watermelon Gummy Ring Craft Beer at Sheetz (Limited Edition Won’t Last Long!)

I’ve partnered with Sheetz to share juicy news about their latest craft beer collab. It’s a watermelon gummy ring craft beer and it’s the perfect send-off for summer! “Project Watt-ahh-Melon Ring” is a limited-edition craft beer brewed with over 50% wheat and over 100 lbs of Sheetz’s own gummy watermelon [Read More…]

Maple Cake with Maple Glaze Recipe

This maple cake with maple glaze is a sponsored post and part of the Fall Flavors event. One of fall’s most beloved flavors is maple and this moist maple cake with maple glaze showcases the flavor in the most delicious way. It’s an undeniably scrumptious dessert. If you wanted, you [Read More…]

Caramel Apple Pie Ice Cream Recipe

This is a sponsored post for my homemade caramel apple pie ice cream recipe. The soft and creamy ice cream is infused with the coziest caramel apple tea flavor and churned with spiced apples, oat graham chunks and caramel sauce ribbons. It’s so stinkin’ good! Ingredients for caramel apple pie […]

Roasted Butternut Squash and Apples

This roasted butternut squash and apples recipe is a sponsored post and part of our Fall Flavors event. It’s a delicious Autumn recipe features comforting fall flavors and spices in the perfect side dish for holidays (Thanksgiving is coming!) or every day. Ingredients for roasted butternut squash and apples butternut […]

Creamy Sweet Potato and Sunchoke Soup (Vegan)

This creamy sweet potato and sunchoke soup is absolutely delicious and the perfect way to welcome in the fall season. This sponsored recipe post is part of our week-long Flavors of Fall event and I’m excited to share this comforting fall recipe with everyone. Scroll down to see what the […]

Nostalgia Awaits in Natchitoches’ Old General Store

Relive the nostalgia of childhood with a visit to Kaffie-Frederick, the old general store, in the heart of historic downtown Natchitoches, Louisiana. From door-to-door to brick and mortar store The business was founded in 1863 when immigrant brothers, Adolph and Harris Kaffie, decided to expand their successful peddling business into […]

Exploring Central Louisiana

Central Louisiana, the heart of the Bayou State, is a land of prairies, forests, streams and rivers – quite unlike the swamps and bayous Louisiana typically calls to mind. It’s also home to legendary music icons, a working cotton plantation you can tour, world-famous meat pies and the oldest settlement […]

Hotels in Downtown Baton Rouge Near Local Attractions

Since there are so many Baton Rouge attractions within walking distance of each other, staying at one of the nearby hotels in downtown Baton Rouge is the way to go. I stayed at both the Watermark Hotel and the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center while at a travel conference so […]