Clean eating tips in time for the Holidays, plus a recipe for Sweet Potato Rolls
November 15, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health What exactly is clean eating and what does that mean? Here are a few guidelines to help make it easier. Avoid…
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Details announced for 2019 Columbia Food and Wine Festival
November 14, 2018
The Five Points Association (FPA) and Free Times are pleased to announce the return of the Columbia Food and Wine Festival (CFWF) for April 26 – 28, 2019. After a sold-out inaugural…
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South Carolina Beer Wholesalers Association announces new leadership, appoints Lance Boozer Executive Director
November 12, 2018Lea Barnwell Kerrison to serve as General Counsel and Candice Spencer named Director of Operations The South Carolina Beer Wholesalers Association (SCBWA), the state’s premier advocate for independent beer distributors,…
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Paula’s Journey, Part Two
November 8, 2018
By Tom Poland An Uncommon Passage Down The River Of Life Author’s Note: Paula Deen’s story appears in the fall 2018 issue of Shrimp, Collards & Grits magazine.…
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Tips to Monitoring your Blood Sugars, plus a recipe for Roasted Vegetable Soup
November 8, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health November is National Diabetes Month and November 14 is celebrated around the world to raise awareness about Diabetes. According to information…
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Lizard’s Thicket offers fully cooked turkeys and pans of fresh side dishes for Thanksgiving
November 7, 2018Lizard’s Thicket, which has 15 restaurants in the Midlands and a location in Florence, S.C., will offer fully cooked turkeys and pans of fresh side dishes, vegetables and desserts for Thanksgiving 2018.…
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Lizard’s Thicket offers fully cooked turkeys and pans of fresh side dishes for Thanksgiving
November 7, 2018
Lizard’s Thicket, which has 15 restaurants in the Midlands and a location in Florence, S.C., will offer fully cooked turkeys and pans of fresh side dishes, vegetables and desserts for Thanksgiving 2018.…
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Bone-In Barbeque offers advance orders for Thanksgiving
November 6, 2018Order Deadline Monday, Nov. 19 at 4:00 p.m. Chef Scott Hall’s Bone-In Barbeque restaurant in the BullStreet District in downtown Columbia, S.C., is offering an advance pick-up menu for Thanksgiving…
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Bone-In Barbeque offers advance orders for Thanksgiving
November 6, 2018
Order Deadline Monday, Nov. 19 at 4:00 p.m. Chef Scott Hall’s Bone-In Barbeque restaurant in the BullStreet District in downtown Columbia, S.C., is offering an advance pick-up menu for Thanksgiving…
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Cancer Prevention Tips, plus a recipe for Roasted Root Vegetables with Balsamic Maple Glaze
November 2, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Nutrition impacts many areas of our health and there are some new recommendations from a landmark report from the American Institute…
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Paula’s Journey, Part One
November 2, 2018
By Tom Poland An Uncommon Passage Down The River Of Life Author’s Note: Paula Deen’s story appears in the fall 2018 issue of Shrimp, Collards & Grits magazine. This…
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Things to Do: Schedule some time for yourself! Plus a recipe for Greek Salad with Feta and Artichokes
October 26, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Do you ever feel like you are going in too many different directions? Is there any down time? What are you…
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Add Body and Color to your Fall Soup, plus a recipe for Autumn Soup
October 19, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Looking for a great way to add lots of flavor and body to your soup? Try butternut squash soup. Butternut squash…
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Charleston Hospitality Group announces new Toast! location in Mount Pleasant
October 18, 2018Former Fill Piano Bar Now Region’s Fourth Toast! Restaurant Location Charleston Hospitality Group (CHG) has announced that the doors have officially opened on its fourth Toast! location directly behind Mount…
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Charleston Hospitality Group announces new Toast! location in Mount Pleasant
October 18, 2018
Former Fill Piano Bar Now Region’s Fourth Toast! Restaurant Location Charleston Hospitality Group (CHG) has announced that the doors have officially opened on its fourth Toast! location directly behind Mount…
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Adding Colorful Fruits and Veggies can Reduce your Risk for Breast Cancer, plus a recipe for Kale and Farro Soup
October 12, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health How cool is it to see research that supports the link between eating veggies and fruit and reducing the risk of…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Kevin Varner, Hunter Gatherer Brewery
October 11, 2018
The MidlandsBiz Entrepreneur Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of entrepreneurship. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series – Wells Fargo and Bauknight, Pietras and Stormer. …
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Independently-owned Village Idiot Pizza celebrates National Pizza Month
October 9, 2018Columbia, S.C. Hot Spot Delivers Contest with Prizes, Fall –inspired Pie and Iconic New York-Style Pizza for Fans October is National Pizza Month, and the locally and independently owned Village…
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Independently-owned Village Idiot Pizza celebrates National Pizza Month
October 9, 2018Columbia, S.C. Hot Spot Delivers Contest with Prizes, Fall –inspired Pie and Iconic New York-Style Pizza for Fans October is National Pizza Month, and the locally and independently owned Village…
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Holy Smoke Olive Oil hits shelves in all Harris Teeter locations
October 8, 2018Looking to add the perfect hint of smoky flavor to your favorite recipes this Fall? As of today, Holy Smoke, a cold-smoked olive oil, is now available in all Harris…
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Holy Smoke Olive Oil hits shelves in all Harris Teeter locations
October 8, 2018
Looking to add the perfect hint of smoky flavor to your favorite recipes this Fall? As of today, Holy Smoke, a cold-smoked olive oil, is now available in all Harris…
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The Best Plan to Manage Blood Sugar, plus a recipe for Spinach Pesto
September 28, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health There is so much information about controlling your blood sugars in can sometimes be confusing about the best plan to decrease…
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Terra welcomes Charley Scruggs as pastry chef
September 28, 2018
Terra, which specializes in Chef Mike Davis’s simple, seasonal and sustainable fare at 100 State Street in West Columbia, announces that Chef Charley Scruggs has joined the Terra team as…
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Terra welcomes Charley Scruggs as pastry chef
September 27, 2018Terra, which specializes in Chef Mike Davis’s simple, seasonal and sustainable fare at 100 State Street in West Columbia, announces that Chef Charley Scruggs has joined the Terra team as…
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In the Know Upstate acquires edible Upcountry
September 26, 2018
In the Know Upstate, a lifestyle website and digital media company, has acquired edible Upcountry, a local publication devoted to local Upstate food culture. For the last eight years, edible…
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Get the benefits of tea by cooking with it, try this Wheat Berry Salad to start
September 21, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health SO this news flash just came across my desk and thought I would share with you. Most of those who know…
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Dixie Vodka named Official Spirits Sponsor of the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018
September 20, 2018
Dixie Vodka announced it has been named the Official Spirits Sponsor for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 (WEG). As a result of this sponsorship, WEG attendees will be able to…
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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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