Starch isn’t always bad: Tricolor Summer Penne Pasta Salad
March 10, 2017By Kay MacInnis Here’s some cool news about the carbohydrates that we love: When they are cooked and then refrigerated, the starch that causes our concern transforms into…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Recipe of the Month: Olive Oil Granola
March 2, 2017
By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD LD, Sports Dietitian, ACE-Certified Personal Trainer Elite Nutrition & Performance A few years back at my bridal shower, one of the activities my maid…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Healthy Recipe of the Week – Italian Grilled Chicken
March 2, 2017By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Ingredients 4-6 organic chicken breasts 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp. each of Italian…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Put Your Best Fork Forward, and try this Napa Valley Glazed Salmon
March 2, 2017By Kay MacInnis National Nutrition Month has arrived! Celebrated each March, its aim is to do what we do here every week – increase awareness of how to…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Matthew Lagace named Executive Chef at Morgan Creek Grill
February 28, 2017Announces New Menu Featuring Innovative Takes on Lowcountry Classics Morgan Creek Grill, a waterfront retreat on Isle of Palms, is pleased to announce that Matthew Lagace has been hired as…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: food, on-the-move
For your fresh, locally grown salads: Stone-Ground Mustard Vinaigrette
February 23, 2017By Kay MacInnis What a great food week! I spent the weekend in Charleston learning about cooking from some pretty awesome chefs. It’s so cool to watch and hear…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Wait to have a healthy dessert at home: Make these crêpes
February 16, 2017By Kay MacInnis We are well into the new year. I just made a follow-up appointment with a client and scheduled the appointment for the first of March! I…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
The benefits of smoothies
February 9, 2017
It’s February and American Heart Month. Although, many people may have given up on their New Year’s resolutions to eat better this year, Lightsey Jett, registered dietitian with Palmetto Health-USC…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Putting it all together: Mushroom Cabernet Linguine over Wilted Spinach
February 9, 2017By Kay MacInnis Heart Month is a great time to revamp our eating habits, exercise and stress management routines. To decrease our risks for heart disease and stroke, we…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
NAI Avant assists Tapio in downtown Charleston relocation to expand its offerings
February 7, 2017Boba Tea Café to Operate out of Former Taco Spot Location Tapio announced that it has relocated to 221 ½ Coming Street in order to expand its offerings. NAI Avant…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, food, on-the-move
The DASH diet and hypertension: Quinoa Burrito Bowl
February 3, 2017By Kay MacInnis I helped out at a health fair this week, and I was absolutely amazed at the number of people with high blood pressures! So let’s talk…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Salmon With Quinoa Salad
January 27, 2017
By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD LD, Sports Dietitian, ACE-Certified Personal Trainer Elite Nutrition & Performance It’s the dead of winter, yet the weather makes it feel like its springtime!…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, health-care, life
Quick and easy doesn’t have to be unhealthy: Smashed Parmesan Potatoes
January 27, 2017By Kay MacInnis Sometimes you are just looking for easy. But that doesn’t mean you have to give in to the temptation to use processed foods. There are some…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Think of it: You don’t have to use potatoes in Shepherd’s Pie
January 20, 2017By Kay MacInnis Stepping outside the box and trying something different to improve your health is not always easy. But just make up your mind and go for it!…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Think ahead so you have options: Kale and Farro Soup
January 12, 2017By Kay MacInnis Still working on getting back to normal after the holidays? It takes a little time to get everything moving in the right direction when you start working…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Hit the reset button on healthy eating: Sole Meunière
January 5, 2017By Kay MacInnis The holidays are over, so it’s time to hit the reset button – time to think about diet and exercise and what will work best with…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life, on-the-move
Watch what you drink as well: Dutch Apple Punch
December 20, 2016By Kay MacInnis We all look forward to the special events at this time of the year. There is generally lots of partying and visiting with good friends –…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
2017 slate of South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced
December 9, 2016
Four chefs in South Carolina were named official Chef Ambassadors yesterday and will spend a year representing South Carolina at key tourism and agricultural events. The chefs are William Cribb…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: food, on-the-move, the-arts
2017 slate of South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced
December 9, 2016
Four chefs in South Carolina were named official Chef Ambassadors yesterday and will spend a year representing South Carolina at key tourism and agricultural events. The chefs are William Cribb…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: food, on-the-move, the-arts
Baking at the right temperature: Balsamic Chicken
December 8, 2016By Kay MacInnis Cooking for a crowd, or when you are having guests and food sits out, you might find yourself wondering about food safety. Cooking food to…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Start-up app allows you to skip long bar and restaurant waits
December 8, 2016Depending on one’s definition of lines, estimates are the average person spends up to five years standing in queue during their lifetime. Three South Carolina entrepreneurs have hatched an idea…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: business-services, education, food, on-the-move
Start-up app allows you to skip long bar and restaurant waits
December 8, 2016Depending on one’s definition of lines, estimates are the average person spends up to five years standing in queue during their lifetime. Three South Carolina entrepreneurs have hatched an idea…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: business-services, education, food, on-the-move
Healthy convenience: Oven-Baked Breakfast Casserole
December 2, 2016By Kay MacInnis ’Tis the season for less time in the kitchen. This casserole can help with that. Most casseroles are fully loaded with fat, salt and sugar. They…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Lightened-Up Thanksgiving: Crockpot Edition
November 17, 2016
by Hannah Giangaspro Perhaps my favorite culinary weapon is the crockpot. You throw a bunch of food in there, plug it in, and go about your day. Then,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Nick Night at Terra benefits Nickelodeon Theatre
November 15, 2016
Terra, at 100 State Street, West Columbia, will host its annual Nick Night at Terra on Wednesday, Nov. 16. A portion of all proceeds from dinner that evening will benefit…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, on-the-move
Nick Night at Terra benefits Nickelodeon Theatre
November 14, 2016Terra, at 100 State Street, West Columbia, will host its annual Nick Night at Terra on Wednesday, Nov. 16. A portion of all proceeds from dinner that evening will benefit…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, on-the-move
A great source of beta-carotene: Pumpkin Mousse
November 11, 2016By Kay MacInnis Woohoo! It’s pumpkin season! Pumpkins are a great source of beta-carotene, one of the plant carotenoids converted to Vitamin A in the body. There is some…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Low Carb Pancakes
November 3, 2016
By Jesa Culy Elite Nutrition & Performance I love pancakes! Growing up, every Sunday after church, my father would make us a big stack of yummy, fluffy, hot pancakes…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, health-care, life
Keeping Calories down during the holidays: Tuscan Pork Loin
November 3, 2016By Kay MacInnis I can’t believe we are getting close to Thanksgiving! This is traditionally when we start taking in a few more Calories – which usually results with…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
October 27, 2016
By Hannah Giangaspro, Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern In the fall, when the schedule is as hectic as ever, there is nothing I love more than coming home to a meal…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, health-care, life
Healthy Recipe of the Week – Baked Garlic Parmesan Wings
October 27, 2016By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking It’s tailgating time! Easy enough for kids to make! Ingredients: 10 fresh or thawed chicken wings (or 20 wing halves) ½ tsp. each…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
An apple a day really might be the way to go: Chicken with Apples
October 27, 2016By Kay MacInnis Fall is apple season, and that can be good on a number of levels. Apples are a great source of fiber, both soluble and insoluble. The…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Healthy Recipe of the Week – Garlic Roasted Cauliflower
October 21, 2016By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Easy enough for kids to make! Ingredients: 1 large head of cauliflower 3 Tbsp. olive oil Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper 1/2 Tsp.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Something to lift your mood: Artichoke Mushroom Chicken
October 21, 2016By Kay MacInnis Y’all are going to love hearing this: Eating more fruits and veggies might boost your mood. A recent study tracking the food habits of 12,000 people…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
The Alcohol Guide for this Holiday Season
October 14, 2016
By Sean Vander Veer RD, LD, CPT Elite Nutrition & Performance What are the best and the worst alcoholic drinks when watching our weight? First the obvious: Alcohol is…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: food, health-care, life
The Alcohol Guide for this Holiday Season
October 14, 2016
By Sean Vander Veer RD, LD, CPT Elite Nutrition & Performance What are the best and the worst alcoholic drinks when watching our weight? First the obvious: Alcohol is…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: food, health-care, life
Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes
October 14, 2016By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Just 2 ingredients and a bit of time make these potatoes easy, delicious, and nutritious! Ingredients: 4 to 6 sweet potatoes Touch…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Butternut squash, a versatile veggie
October 14, 2016By Kay MacInnis Butternut squash is a pretty versatile veggie. First, it is a starchy vegetable, which means it is a carbohydrate. It is a rich source of beta-carotene,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Bacon Spinach Tomato Wraps
October 7, 2016By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Ingredients: 1 Package of All Natural Uncured Bacon (Hormel Natural Choice) ½ Package of Frozen Chopped Onions 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 3 Tomatoes…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Tailgate Makeover: Recipe Makeovers for a Healthier Tailgate
October 7, 2016
By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD LD, Sports Dietitian, ACE-Certified Personal Trainer Elite Nutrition & Performance Ahhh…fall, my favorite season! Cool, crisp air, delicious apples and pumpkins abound and let’s…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Choose your carbs carefully: Green Bean, Parsnip and Carrot Gremolata
October 7, 2016By Kay MacInnis We missed you at Providence Cooks! on Oct. 4. We talked about controlling blood sugar with small changes to diet. Combined strategies – diet, exercise and…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Whipped Cauliflower
October 1, 2016By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Looking for a substitute for mashed potatoes? This may be it. Ingredients: 1 head fresh cauliflower 1 – 2 Tbsp. butter 1…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Shem Creek Bar and Grill celebrates 32 years of serving seafood in the Lowcountry
September 30, 2016
It’s been a little over 32 years since Shem Creek Bar and Grill opened its doors and made a name for themselves as one of Shem Creek’s landmark restaurants. Nestled…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: food, on-the-move
Let’s talk about real foods: Chicken Tortilla Soup
September 23, 2016By Kay MacInnis Today, let’s talk about real foods! We should all be trying to eat foods that are simple and as close to natural as possible, foods made…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, health-care, life
Healthy Hands Cooking: Egg Drop Soup
September 16, 2016By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Ingredients: 4 cups organic chicken broth 2 large eggs Chopped green onion (2 to 3 Tbsp.) Salt and pepper Soy Sauce –…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Something filling for when the weather gets cooler: Brunswick Stew
September 15, 2016By Kay MacInnis As the weather begins to change, you’ll see my favorite recipes change as well. In the fall, I start turning to dishes that are a little…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
6 Simple Steps to A Lean, Mean You!
September 9, 2016
By Sean Vander Veer RD, LD, CPT Elite Nutrition & Performance Ever feel like you spend hours in the gym, day after day, week after week, only to see…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, health-care, life
Baked Meatballs
September 8, 2016By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Baked meatballs are easy and versatile. 1 lb. grass-fed ground beef 1 egg 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
A healthy alternative to potatoes: Mashed Cauliflower
September 8, 2016By Kay MacInnis I’ve received lots of questions lately about the best strategies for weight loss. Of course, there is no one answer – different plans work for different…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
September 1, 2016By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Easy and Nutritious Ingredients: 1 – 10 oz. bag of crinkle cut sweet potatoes (found in fresh produce section) 1 Tbsp. olive…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, life
