King Charles Inn teams up with Chef BJ Dennis for Charleston Receipts Pop-Up Dinner
August 17, 2017King Charles Inn announced a Charleston Receipts Pop-Up Dinner with acclaimed local chef and Gullah culture bearer BJ Dennis. Taking place on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m., the dinner…
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BJ’s Wholesale Club gets cooking with Katie’s Krops and donates $5,000 to nonprofit
August 2, 2017Weeks after opening its doors in Summerville, BJ’s Wholesale Club announced a special in-Club culinary event with Katie’s Krops, a local organization dedicated to feeding the hungry. Taking place on…
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Blake Management Group brings fine dining to Columbia senior living community
August 1, 2017Senior living communities are rarely lauded for their dining programs but with a resident-focused, chef-driven approach to dining, thoughtfully planned menus and a hospitality-minded vision led by Chef Damien Cavicchi,…
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Blake Management Group brings fine dining to Columbia senior living community
August 1, 2017Senior living communities are rarely lauded for their dining programs but with a resident-focused, chef-driven approach to dining, thoughtfully planned menus and a hospitality-minded vision led by Chef Damien Cavicchi,…
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Blake Management Group brings fine dining to Columbia senior living community
August 1, 2017Senior living communities are rarely lauded for their dining programs but with a resident-focused, chef-driven approach to dining, thoughtfully planned menus and a hospitality-minded vision led by Chef Damien Cavicchi,…
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Cantina 76 celebrates success in the Upstate as one-year mark approaches
July 25, 2017Continuous growth is anticipated as Columbia-based restaurant hits milestone and closes in on expansion to Kiawah Cantina 76 is poised to celebrate its one-year anniversary in its ONE City Plaza…
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Cantina 76 celebrates success in the Upstate as one-year mark approaches
July 25, 2017Continuous growth is anticipated as Columbia-based restaurant hits milestone and closes in on expansion to Kiawah Cantina 76 is poised to celebrate its one-year anniversary in its ONE City Plaza…
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Cantina 76 celebrates success in the Upstate as one-year mark approaches
July 25, 2017Continuous growth is anticipated as Columbia-based restaurant hits milestone and closes in on expansion to Kiawah Cantina 76 is poised to celebrate its one-year anniversary in its ONE City Plaza…
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A treat that can make you smarter: Dark Chocolate Soufflé Cake
July 21, 2017By Kay MacInnis Have you heard? Dark chocolate may play a role in brain health! Some sources are calling dark chocolate a “superfood” for the brain and body. Studies…
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Make the healthy stuff easier to reach: Farm Summer Salad
July 13, 2017By Kay MacInnis Have you ever thought about your kitchen in terms of where things are placed? Organize things so that the healthy options are the ones that…
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Keep up the protein while dieting: Greek-Style Zucchini and Egg Casserole
June 26, 2017By Kay MacInnis Thinking about weight loss? Remember to get plenty of protein while reducing Calories. According to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, participants who…
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Smashburger donates more than $6,500 to Epworth Children’s Home
June 22, 2017The Columbia area’s newest Smashburger, which opened in May at the Village at Sandhill, has donated $6,513.39 to Epworth Children’s Home as part of its opening month charitable partnership. During…
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Smashburger donates more than $6,500 to Epworth Children’s Home
June 22, 2017The Columbia area’s newest Smashburger, which opened in May at the Village at Sandhill, has donated $6,513.39 to Epworth Children’s Home as part of its opening month charitable partnership. During…
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Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply returns to roots for Newberry County Ag + Art Tour
June 21, 2017A native of Prosperity, S.C., Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, S.C., will cook for a sold-out crowd at the Kickoff Event for the Newberry County…
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Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply returns to roots for Newberry County Ag + Art Tour
June 21, 2017A native of Prosperity, S.C., Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, S.C., will cook for a sold-out crowd at the Kickoff Event for the Newberry County…
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Look to your fruit basket for dessert: Nectarines and Berries in Prosecco
June 19, 2017By Kay MacInnis Looking for a healthy dessert? Look into the fruit basket for the answer. Tack fruit onto the end of the meal in place of high-Calorie,…
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Healthy Hands Cooking: Chickpea Blondie Recipes
June 11, 2017By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking You won’t believe these are healthy, vegan, & gluten-free! Ingredients: 1 15 Oz. Can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/2 Cup all natural…
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A simple way to make the most of the season: Roasted Tomatoes
June 11, 2017By Kay MacInnis I’m so excited to finally have fresh tomatoes from the garden! They taste so much better than anything from the store. Needless to say, tomatoes…
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Feast Film Fest – June 8 – June 9
June 5, 2017The South Carolina State Museum in conjunction with Farm to Table Event Co. invites guests to explore South Carolina Foodways with two days of films, food, conversation and more. A…
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Try preparing it a different way: Gulf Fish en Papillote
June 2, 2017By Kay MacInnis Eating healthy is about cooking healthy. The process starts with our method of preparation, as my friend Chef Brandon reminds me. Sometimes it is the same…
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Lourie Center Offers Wine Tasting Event – June 8
May 26, 2017On Thursday, June 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the Lourie Center will celebrate the start of summer with “A Somm-er Affair With Summer Wines”, a guided wine tasting…
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Nutrition and convenience: Summertime Chicken Salad
May 26, 2017By Kay MacInnis Looking for easy options to have in the fridge for the summer – ones that still follow healthy-eating guidelines? Summer brings great weather, vacations and time…
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Mayor Benjamin to Host Annual Father’s Day Cookout – June 18
May 26, 2017Celebrate Father’s Day with Mayor Steve Benjamin at the second annual Father’s Day Cookout on Sunday, June 18 from 3-7 p.m. at Pinehurst Park, 2300 Pinehurst Road. The event will feature…
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USC Farmers Market – May 23 through June 27
May 22, 2017The University of South Carolina community has the opportunity to buy local produce from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 at Davis Field located next to Longstreet Theater.…
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Recipe of the Month: Roasted Kielbasa & Vegetables
May 19, 2017By Hannah Giangaspro I saw this picture the other day and it cracked me up. While this picture undoubtedly applies to moms, I think it can apply to everyone.…
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Open Faced Egg Salad Sandwich
May 18, 2017By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking This traditional sandwich is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Makes: 1 servings Time: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Slice Whole…
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Eating fresh, local produce: Tomato and Cucumber Salad
May 18, 2017By Kay MacInnis This is the time of the year that you can easily change your eating habits to include local, seasonal produce. Now is when you can…
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Bunless Burger Bowl
May 11, 2017By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Time: 20 Minutes Makes: 4 Servings Ingredients: 1 Pounds Organic Ground Beef 1 Pinch Salt, pepper and garlic powder 1/4 Cup water 2…
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Eat more color! Very Berry Fruit Salad
May 11, 2017By Kay MacInnis Have you heard? Eat more color! Adding fresh fruits are a great way to include color and take in all those tasty vitamins, minerals and antioxidants…
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New monthly Farmer’s Market starts this Saturday in Chapin
May 1, 2017The Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market kicks off this Saturday, May 6 at 8:30 am in the 100 block of Clark Street in downtown Chapin. This new community offering provides residents…
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A Taste of Beaufort 2017 offers a savory retreat
May 1, 2017One of the Lowcountry’s favorite foodie events, A Taste of Beaufort, returns this May 5 and 6 to Beaufort’s historic Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. The two-day savory retreat will…
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New monthly Farmer’s Market starts this Saturday in Chapin
May 1, 2017The Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market kicks off this Saturday, May 6 at 8:30 am in the 100 block of Clark Street in downtown Chapin. This new community offering provides residents…
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Tyson Foods grant provides Meals on Wheels service for five Midlands seniors
April 28, 2017Tyson Foods has awarded a grant in the amount of $9,250 to Senior Resources’ Meals on Wheels program. The funding will provide daily delivery of a hot meal to five…
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Indah Coffee opens in Cottontown
April 26, 2017Indah Coffee will hold a grand opening for its new coffee café in the historic Cottontown Neighborhood from 7- 9 p.m. on May 2. Indah’s first retail location is now…
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Military veterans turned “top chefs” cook for fellow veterans
April 26, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Six of the Palmetto State’s top chefs and a handful of assisting culinarians will prepare and serve a four-course meal –…
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Military veterans turned “top chefs” cook for fellow veterans
April 25, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Six of the Palmetto State’s top chefs and a handful of assisting culinarians will prepare and serve a four-course meal –…
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A World Class Barbecue Cook-off and Music Celebration
April 23, 2017Savor the flavor of award winning “Q” from more than twenty of South Carolina’s best barbecue cookers including the top four teams in the state! Enjoy some great live music…
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Buchanan Construction Services chosen for Second BullStreet Neighborhood Project
April 21, 2017Buchanan Construction Services has started its second project in the BullStreet Neighborhood with the renovation of the historic Ensor Building. Bone-In Barbeque will occupy the first floor of the Ensor…
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Veggie Egg Scramble
April 21, 2017By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking High in protein, low in calories – a delicious quick breakfast plate. Ingredients: Cooking spray 1 large egg, whipped with a fork…
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Recipe of the Month: Banana-Nut Cookies
April 21, 2017By Hannah Giangaspro Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern Confession time. I am a soon-to-be Bachelor of Exercise Science as well as an aspiring registered dietitian. So, naturally, I do…
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A little honey goes a long way: Honey Chicken Kabobs
April 21, 2017By Kay MacInnis How does honey fit into our efforts to control blood sugar? It’s often thought to be a healthier sweetener because it is more natural and less…
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First BullStreet restaurant announced: Chef Scott Hall to open new Bone-In Barbeque restaurant in fall 2017
April 20, 2017Bone-In Barbeque is back in a big – and permanent – way. Come Fall 2017, Chef Scott Hall, owner of Scott Hall Catering and the Bone-In Artisan BBQ on Wheels…
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Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria announces their expansion in the Midlands
April 20, 2017Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria announced the opening of their second location in the great Columbia Area. The new location, which opened April 18th, is located at 1270 Bower Parkway, Columbia…
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Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market to debut May 6
April 17, 2017Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market to debut May 6 – Market to be held first Saturdays of month through October Chapin residents will have a new place to buy fresh produce,…
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Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market to debut May 6
April 17, 2017Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market to debut May 6 – Market to be held first Saturdays of month through October Chapin residents will have a new place to buy fresh produce,…
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Building the Perfect Protein Shake
April 7, 2017By Hannah Giangaspro Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern We’ve all seen those big dudes at the gym walking around like the Incredible Hulk, poking their chests out, and staring…
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Protein Snack Bites
April 7, 2017By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Create endless varieties of protein snack bites using simple, wholesome ingredients. Ingredients: 4 Egg Whites, whipped with a fork Assorted healthy items…
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Try the Mediterranean way: Greek Chicken
April 7, 2017By Kay MacInnis The “Mediterranean diet” is a broad concept based on the food habits of many cultures around the Mediterranean sea. They don’t all eat the same things,…
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Swig & Swine BBQ named Top 10 for “Best BBQ Pork Sandwich in South Carolina” by USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards
April 6, 2017Swig & Swine BBQ, with restaurants in West Ashley and Summerville, has been named “Best BBQ Pork Sandwich in South Carolina” by USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards in 2017.…
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The Fresh Market’s Columbia grand opening, April 26
April 5, 2017Specialty grocer reveals brand refresh; opens second Columbia location with an enhanced shopping experience and increased product offering The Fresh Market invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of…
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