Easy Food Prep during a Storm, plus a recipe for Tuna, White Bean and Red Onion Salad
September 13, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health With the storm upon us, I thought I might share this website with you. Some great ideas to think about when…
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Nothing Bundt Cake bakery leases space at 131 Harbison Boulevard in Columbia
September 13, 2018
Popular retail corridor attracts bakery’s first location in Columbia. Colliers International’s Danny Bonds and Taylor Wolfe represented Biltmore Property Group in the lease of retail space at 131 Harbison Boulevard to the…
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Engenius web designer to be guest judge at Mauldin’s Annual BBQ Cook-Off
September 12, 2018Ellison Manley, a web designer at digital marketing company Engenius, has been selected as a guest judge for the “Anything Butt” competition on Sept. 21 at the City of Mauldin’s…
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Engenius web designer to be guest judge at Mauldin’s Annual BBQ Cook-Off
September 12, 2018
Ellison Manley, a web designer at digital marketing company Engenius, has been selected as a guest judge for the “Anything Butt” competition on Sept. 21 at the City of Mauldin’s…
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Is buying organic vegetables worth the money? Plus a recipe for Melon, Plums, and Cherries with Mint and Vanilla
September 6, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Not sure you should spend the extra money to buy organic? Me too! Consumer Reports Food Safety & Sustainability Center released…
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Enjoy your Favorite Comfort Food without the Guilt, plus a recipe for Cauliflower Pizza Crust
August 31, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health How easy is this? I know the list of ingredients is a little long, but don’t let that scare you off…
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You need more than calcium for strong teeth, plus a recipe for Sweet & Spicy Roasted Carrots
August 24, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Well here it is…….I knew it would finally catch up with me. Going to the dentist and my beloved nutrition would…
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Ketogenic Diet for Weight Loss
August 17, 2018
By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD Have you been considering the ketogenic diet to help you lose weight? Chances are you’ve heard of your friend or a…
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Versatile Summer Dishes, plus a recipe for Skillet Roasted Okra and Shrimp
August 17, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Do you ever find a recipe that you love? Well this is one that you are going to love!! This recipe…
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Restaurants announced for second annual Southern Fried Chicken Challenge on September 8
August 15, 2018
Student competition, expanded kids activities and free admission for 12 and under add to family-friendly atmosphere Both professional chefs and chefs in training will pull out all the stops to…
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Charitable Foundation donates $10,000 to the Lowcountry Food Bank
August 7, 2018
The Lowcountry Food Bank announced the receipt of $10,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to support child hunger-relief efforts in coastal South Carolina. According to the recent Map…
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Quick and Delicious Dinner, or Breakfast, plus a recipe for Frittata with Spinach, Potato and Leeks
August 2, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Breakfast for Dinner….I love having breakfast for dinner! Mainly because it is a quick and easy meal when I haven’t planned…
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Bone-In Barbeque at BullStreet celebrates success with Mayor Steve Benjamin and dignitaries
August 1, 2018Scott Hall, owner and chef of Bone-In Barbeque, downtown Columbia, South Carolina’s premier destination for barbeque, cocktails and eclectic Southern cuisine, hosted a ribbon cutting on July 30, 2018 with…
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Bone-In Barbeque at BullStreet celebrates success with Mayor Steve Benjamin and dignitaries
August 1, 2018Scott Hall, owner and chef of Bone-In Barbeque, downtown Columbia, South Carolina’s premier destination for barbeque, cocktails and eclectic Southern cuisine, hosted a ribbon cutting on July 30, 2018 with…
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Southern Food done Light, plus a Recipe for Roasted Okra Fries
July 26, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Eating a healthy “Southern” diet takes a bit of thought. The Southern diet and Mediterranean diet have many similarities. Most important,…
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Bull Street’s Bone-In Barbeque head chef Scott Hall takes home Top Chef Honors at Palmetto Palate
July 25, 2018Scott Hall and the crew of Bone-In Barbeque, was named the 2018 Top Chef by a panel of judges at the South Carolina Farm Bureau (SCFB) Federation’s annual Palmetto Palate.…
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The Ins and Outs of Vitamin C, plus a recipe for Strawberry Salad with Grilled Shrimp
July 20, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Vitamin C is one of the vitamins that we need to get from food. The list for possibilities of it improving…
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Renowned Chef Steven Poots joins Lexington’s The Root Cellar Restaurant as Executive Chef
July 5, 2018
The Root Cellar, located in the heart of Lexington, SC, is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Executive Chef, Steven Poots. The announcement was made by Blair Sims…
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Summer Heat = Need for more water, plus fun ideas to spice up your beverage
June 29, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Water anyone? Our bodies are made up of about 70% water. Water plays a role in digestion, absorption, circulation, transportation of…
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Grilled Pineapple
June 21, 2018
By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD When my best friend from Tallahassee (I prefer to call it Tallanasty since I grew up a Florida Gator) visited me…
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How healthier food choices can help you save in health care costs
June 21, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health News Flash….A recent study concluded that if Americans eat healthier we could save between $21 billion and $135 billion a year…
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Bourbon presents The 2018 Great American Whiskey Fair – October 18
June 18, 2018Join Whiskey lovers from around the world on the evening of October 18th at the Grand Hall at 701 Whaley St. in Columbia SC for the LARGEST whiskey tasting in the…
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40 mindful choices, plus a recipe for black bean burrito bowl
June 15, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Do you ever hear a piece of news and feel good about it? Recently, I saw something on one of my…
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Hendrix to open at 1649 Main Street
June 13, 2018Columbia locavores will soon have a new favorite downtown destination. Hendrix, a chef-inspired restaurant with rooftop seating, will open in the upper levels of 1649 Main Street this fall. …
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Why is healthy food so expensive?
June 7, 2018
By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD It does appear that healthy food is more expensive than not so healthy food but what about the cream of the…
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Make momma proud with this blueberry smoothie recipe
June 7, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health The old saying is “Eat like a King at breakfast” and breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Guess…
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F2T Productions presents Bovinoche: Join us at City Roots for a night of meat, music and fun
June 4, 2018F2T Productions is partnering with Jeff Bannister from Bovinoche to host Bovinoche at City Roots Farm. Join F2T Productions at City Roots farm on June 9, 2018 from 4pm -9pm…
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Changes in Food Labels are helping you evaluate your daily eating plan: Plus a recipe for Watermelon Cucumber Salad
June 1, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Well ….July 2018 is almost here!!! And I am starting to see it….the new the food label. Most companies have…
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A Salad a Day keeps the Doctor Away
May 17, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Plus a recipe for Crab, Corn and Tomato Salad with Lemon-Basil Dressing Guess what the WHO (World Health Organization) is doing? …
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Put the spring back in to your walking routine, plus a recipe for Garlic-Parmesan Popcorn
May 10, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Spring is spring and it is time to start walking. Regular walking for 30 minutes five days a week plays a role…
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Food Truck Friday at The Ponds to include six food trucks – May 18
May 7, 2018Six local food trucks are participating in The Ponds’ Food Truck Friday, May 18th from 5 – 8 PM. The series’ second event takes place under the canopy of…
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Terressentia secures $79MM Revolving Credit and Term Loan Facility with SunTrust Bank
May 3, 2018
Terressentia Corporation, which specializes in production and sale of distilled spirits, owner of the O.Z. Tyler Distillery and the inventor of TerrePURE® technology, announced it has successfully completed a $79MM…
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BullStreet District’s first restaurant, Bone-In Barbeque, opens Friday
April 27, 2018
Bone-In Barbeque chooses low-and-slow approach to opening Chef Scott Hall wants more than hungry people showing up for his opening of Bone-In Barbeque restaurant on Friday, April 27, 2018, right next…
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Recipe for Poached Salmon with Lemon Mint Tzatziki
April 27, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis How to follow your best food plate map The message of what to eat can be so confusing especially if you are…
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E-commerce brand Hushup + Hustle opens debut location in Towne Center
April 11, 2018Signature Blender Bomb® Smoothie Shop is Brand’s First Brick and Mortar Store Local smoothie purveyor, Helen Hall of the Hushup + Hustle, is pleased to announce the debut of Hungry…
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E-commerce brand Hushup + Hustle opens debut location in Towne Center
April 11, 2018Signature Blender Bomb® Smoothie Shop is Brand’s First Brick and Mortar Store Local smoothie purveyor, Helen Hall of the Hushup + Hustle, is pleased to announce the debut of Hungry…
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EAT TO LIVE, NOT LIVE TO EAT, plus a recipe for Bananas Foster a la Mode.
April 6, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis I recently read a statistic that really made me start to think about what we do to food and how food is grown. The…
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Cantina 76 expands to Mount Pleasant, 5th location for S.C.-based restaurant
April 2, 2018Independently owned, Mexican-inspired taqueria and bar Cantina 76 will open its fifth full-service location in Mount Pleasant. This is the South Carolina-based restaurant group’s second location in the Lowcountry, following…
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Cantina 76 expands to Mount Pleasant, 5th location for S.C.-based restaurant
April 2, 2018
Independently owned, Mexican-inspired taqueria and bar Cantina 76 will open its fifth full-service location in Mount Pleasant. This is the South Carolina-based restaurant group’s second location in the Lowcountry, following…
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Protein: Is too much of a good thing not a good thing?
March 30, 2018
By Kristen Ziesmer Protein is a necessary macronutrient that is necessary for life but does that mean we can eat it in unlimited quantities? Is too much of a…
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Vegetables for breakfast? How to add an antioxidant powerhouse to your favorite morning treat, plus a recipe for Sweet Potato Pancakes.
March 30, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Easter is my favorite holiday! I cherish the time I get to spend with my family and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice our…
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Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta awards local restaurants for best tacos, cocktails and sides
March 27, 2018
Last Sunday’s second annual Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta, hosted by High Spirits Hospitality, celebrated the talents of local chefs and bartenders with a competition for best local tacos, cocktails, and…
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Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta awards local restaurants for best tacos, cocktails and sides
March 27, 2018
Last Sunday’s second annual Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta, hosted by High Spirits Hospitality, celebrated the talents of local chefs and bartenders with a competition for best local tacos, cocktails, and…
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The new normal, finding your best health in the foods you eat, plus a recipe for blueberry bran muffins
March 23, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Well one never knows where you will find a healthier recipe. Every now and then I love to sit and watch the cooking channels on…
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City of Columbia Food Policy Committee launches food recovery app
March 15, 2018
The City of Columbia Food Policy Committee will launch a food recovery app in partnership with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (DHEC) Don’t Waste Food SC…
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Steps to taking the high out of blood pressure – plus a recipe for cauliflower macaroni and cheese
March 15, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis What do you do when your doctor says your blood pressure is higher than it needs to be? You go home and think about…
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Go further with food – ways to find healthier options everyday!
March 9, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Plus a recipe for spiced pork with citrus-apple slaw and rice March is NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH!!! There is an entire month dedicated to eating…
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Holy City Brewing expanding Charleston County operations
March 2, 2018
Company Creating 15 New Jobs in North Charleston Holy City Brewing, a craft brewery based out of Charleston, S.C., is expanding its existing operations. The company is expected to create…
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Holy City Brewing expanding Charleston County operations
March 2, 2018
Company Creating 15 New Jobs in North Charleston Holy City Brewing, a craft brewery based out of Charleston, S.C., is expanding its existing operations. The company is expected to create…
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BE WELL – The Fourth Pillar of AHA’s Healthy for Good Campaign
March 1, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Plus a recipe for a healthy Chicken Fajita Bowl. Be Well! Sounds good just saying it! This is the 4th pillar of the American Heart…
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