My family and I had the opportunity to visit one of Charlotte's newest, family-owned restaurants. When we sat down at OGGI (pronounced OH-Gee), we learned that the restaurant's name means, "today" in Italian. The name is so relevant because so many of the dishes prepared at OGGI are not only fresh, … Read More
Food & Beverage
Dinner & A Movie: Cinebarre & SMG EpiCentre
Posted on 2.6.13
Let’s face it. If you’re lucky enough to get out of the house without the kids on a regular basis (or at all) you know you are only allotted a certain amount of time to enjoy a night out. So often we default to dinner and a movie. Why is that so popular? It allows us to have some adult … Read More
Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week
Posted on 1.16.13
It's that time again! Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week January 18, 2013 - January 27, 2013Queen's Feast, Charlotte Restaurant Week, is a promotional period wherein upscale restaurants offer a 3-course dinner for $30 per person (not including drinks, tax and gratuity). A great … Read More
Foodie Friday: Sympathy Baskets
Posted on 12.7.12
Happy Friday Everyone! I’m loving every second of yuletide cheer with the non-stop carols playing in the car, the decorations and lights, the cute crafts my kids bring home and stick to my refrigerator, our Christmas tree and of course the assortment of delicious foods that are not helping my … Read More
Foodie Friday: Cranberry Turkey Salad
Posted on 11.30.12
I was all prepared to astound you with an amazing new entrée I fixed this week. You would’ve been amazed…rushed that very second to your frig and madly started pulling ingredients to replicate. I took over a dozen pictures. It was going to be marvelous.Then I took the first bite. My husband … Read More
Foodie Friday: Snack Mix for Munching
Posted on 11.23.12
It's the day after Thanksgiving...my meal was perfect, Black Friday shopping is complete, the first, second and third round of leftovers have been eaten. After two solid days of cooking, I'm not in the mood to cook or eat another plate of turkey...so my family resorts to munchies. We graze our way … Read More
Foodie Friday: How to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey!
Posted on 11.16.12
With Thanksgiving a few days away, I’m giving you a crash course on how to cook that giant bird. Just how big of a gobbler does one really need? A good rule of thumb is two pounds per person, and if you want some leftovers for sandwiches, consider 3 pounds per person. Not everyone is going to … Read More
A Healthy Thanksgiving – Part 1
Posted on 11.10.12
I cannot believe Thanksgiving is upon us! But the day is almost here, and I know the next two weeks are going to be filled with careful meal planning (hello, Food Network!), shopping, baking, and eating. And while I also know there will be a lot of celebratory rich foods on the Thanksgiving table, I … Read More
Foodie Friday: What’s wrong with my Turkey?
Posted on 11.9.12
The other night I was curled up on the couch watching the Thanksgiving Showdown on Iron Chef. I'm watching dish after delicious dish get prepared, plated...I'm mesmerized by the ingredients, the skill, the artistry.Suddenly, my Thanksgiving menu is feeling feeble, inadequate and homespun. They … Read More
Foodie Friday: Forward, Fun and Frugal
Posted on 11.2.12
Happy Friday Friends! I’m on a sugar high from sneaking some Halloween candy and have to admit, my house might take the prize for the cutest dinosaur and cowboy in Charlotte!Today I have a 3 word theme starting with the word “Forward.” We are all blessed and have an abundance of something … Read More
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