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…
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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…
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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!…
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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…
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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!…
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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…
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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…
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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 –…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 –…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Something light from the grill: Mediterranean Shrimp
September 1, 2016By Kay MacInnis Shrimp used to be on the list of restricted foods, due to the cholesterol content. But good news! There have been many studies recently that indicate…
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Shane Whiddon named Executive Chef at Virginia’s on King, announces new menu featuring Lowcountry favorites
August 26, 2016Virginia’s on King, a restaurant specializing in quintessential Lowcountry cuisine in the heart of Charleston, announced that Shane Whiddon has been hired as Executive Chef. A Georgia native with more…
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A healthy bit of something sweet: Almond-Butter Chocolate-Chip Granola Bars
August 25, 2016By Kay MacInnis I’m not sure whether to call this a dessert or a snack – but it’s a great recipe to take to a tailgate! When you need…
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BLT Lettuce Wraps
August 18, 2016By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Ingredients 3 large Romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried 1 Tbsp. GMO-Free or avocado (Paleo) real mayonnaise 3 strips bacon, cooked –…
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Healthy Charcuterie Board
August 18, 2016
By Sean Vander Veer RD, LD, CPT Not much in life gets me more excited than a plate full of meat. In this blog post I want to talk…
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Don’t worry about the cholesterol: California Shrimp Stack
August 18, 2016By Kay MacInnis This one is impressive, but fairly easy to make. And it’s a nice, light meal for these hundred-degree days. I like it best when quinoa…
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An age-old, healthy spice in a colorful salad: Turmeric Mango Slaw
August 12, 2016By Kay MacInnis You might have guessed that I love any kind of salad. This one’s beautiful color is attributable to turmeric – an age-old spice that is…
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From Seed to Seat: The Culinary Happening You (Probably) Missed Out On
August 12, 2016
By Jillian Owens *All Photos by Alyssa Nelson The greater Columbia area is no stranger to culinary events that sometimes evolve to qualify as being Happenings. It’s…
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Perfect Meatloaf
August 12, 2016By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking This perfect meatloaf is also Paleo approved. Ingredients 2 to 2 1/2 lbs. grass fed organic ground beef 2 large eggs…
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