This was easy and unplanned. A true case of “what’s in the fridge.” Luckily I still had some goodies from Sunday’s farmer’s market to get things started.  And some chicken thighs for the protein.  I began with some nice summer produce of corn and yellow squash, coupled with some portobellos and red pepper, then a … More Simple Summer Sautée 

I couldn’t decide what to grill between chicken thighs or pork tenderloin. So what’s the answer? Both, of course! That’s usually the best answer.  And veggies to accompany, kabob style.  I marinated the chicken and pork in a Sweet Bourbon Glaze by Pepper Palace. It’s one of those really easy marinades where you don’t have … More Mixed Grill!

Yes the title is a mouthful, but what a delicious one! And I didn’t even add to the title the side of smoked maple sweet potatoes. Together they were a deliciously complex and satisfying dish!  This one is really just about the ingredients. I was inspired by the morel mushrooms I finally saw available at … More Pork Chops with Morels, Asparagus and Cherries in Wine

This is definitely a malleable recipe, loosely held together with an egg, where you can change up pretty much anything in it to suit your fancy.  You could probably even do canned chicken instead of salmon, but then you’d have to change the title! I happen to be enjoying success right now with my herb … More Baked Salmon Burgers

We had a couple of recommend “must dos” for our trip based on my research and inquiries.  The one common denominator was to do a carriage ride through the historic city of Charleston.  They offer group or private ones, we went with the private one.  What a nice treat!! The carriage picked us up at … More Charleston, SC: Part 3 (Carriage Rides and Fort Sumter)

Ok, now for the amazing dinner part. We definitely ate our way through Charleston and sometimes it felt like I was just passing time strolling through this lovely town between meals!! Our first night at dinner was the best.  The Charleston Grill.  This restaurant is inside of the Belmond Charleston Place. It’s definitely fine dining … More Charleston, South Carolina: Part 2 (Fine Dining, Fresh Breakfast, and Walking)

Charming.  You feel it immediately.  That Southern Charm. The “yes, Sir” and “yes Ma’am” is something this Yankee always gets a smile out of hearing. So much so that I even say it quite a good bit myself.  And it abounds here.  The soul of the south runs deep, and the breezes off the water … More Charleston, South Carolina: Part One