Quick Easy tips for Salad-Meal Making; Plus a recipe for Farro Kale salad
May 20, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Salad season is here!!! Probably my favorite thing to fix. They are great for breakfast, lunch or supper. Okay I…
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The Fitness-Dementia Connection: Plus Crab Salad Recipe
May 13, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Can’t wait for spring and summer schedules to get in place. Love having the longer afternoons to get that yard work…
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Spring is a Great Time to Consider Clean Eating
May 6, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Spring cleaning! This is the perfect time of the year with all the fresh produce popping out all over the place…
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The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina announces 2019 Food for Thought panelists
April 29, 2019
The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) announces the 2019 panelists for its inaugural Food for Thought fundraising event. This event is the BIASC’s primary fundraising event in the…
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Richland Library Farmers Market expands to new location
April 26, 2019
With the growing season in full swing across South Carolina, it’s the perfect time to share that Richland Library is launching a new Farmers Market. Beginning May 7, customers can…
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Bring your appetite as guests share recipes in Richland Library’s Teaching Kitchen
April 25, 2019Temperatures are beginning to heat up outside, and activity is heating up inside Richland Library’s Teaching Kitchen as well. Staff are welcoming two special guests to our Northeast location (7490…
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Za’s on Devine launches new party packages for private dining space
April 24, 2019
Za’s on Devine — a locally owned, neighborhood restaurant and bar in Columbia’s Devine Street district — has released new private dining party packages. With graduation around the corner, these…
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Put a Little Spring in your Step with Less Prep
April 11, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Don’t you just love the longer days?! They provide a great chance to get out and exercise, work in the yard…
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Jersey Mike’s raises $28,732 for Palmetto Children’s Hospital
April 8, 2019
In the Columbia area, $28,732 was raised for Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its authentic fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, joined with its generous customers this March during the 9th Annual…
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Shrimp and Cholesterol: the Updated Story – Plus a Recipe for Zesty Shrimp Saute
April 7, 2019By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health What is the story on shrimp? We have been told for many years that it is not something we should include…
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Richland Library Spruces up Farmers Market in Time for Spring
April 5, 2019
With spring in full bloom, Richland Library is refreshing its Farmers Market with a new schedule and vendors. Enjoy the added perk during your next visit to the library, which…
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Getting into a Frugal State of Mind… How to Save Money on Your Groceries and Still Eat Healthy
March 29, 2019By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Plus a healthy recipe for Black Bean Quesadillas It seems like I spend more on my groceries than I used to…
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State Barbecue Champion named at Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival
March 25, 2019
The 8th annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival named a new State Barbecue Champion on Saturday, March 23. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture hosted this competition at the…
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National Colorectal Cancer Month: Eating for Gut Health
March 20, 2019By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health March is National Nutrition Month, but it is also National Colorectal Cancer Month, and since food is an important factor in…
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Tips to Reduce Your Sodium Intake, Plus a recipe for a healthy easy side dish
March 7, 2019By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Most of know that eating too much salt can lead to high blood pressure and heart disease. Did you know it could…
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Learn New Skills & Get Cooking at Richland Library
March 5, 2019Can you smell what Richland Library Northeast is cooking? If you haven’t been able to experience the new Teaching Kitchen, located at 7490 Parklane Road, there are three chances throughout…
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Learn New Skills & Get Cooking at Richland Library
March 5, 2019Can you smell what Richland Library Northeast is cooking? If you haven’t been able to experience the new Teaching Kitchen, located at 7490 Parklane Road, there are three chances throughout…
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Key Points for Making and Sticking to Healthier Choices
March 1, 2019By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health It is always a good time to make an impact on our heart health. Think about these things when you are…
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All About Grits: Millers All Day hosts grits panel during Charleston Wine and Food Festival
February 13, 2019Think you know your favorite breakfast food? It’s time to think again. During a lively discussion with grits expert and author Nathalie Dupree, farmer and miller Greg Johnsman, and Erin…
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Make Your Heart Healthy With These Tips: PLUS a Recipe for Seafood Risotto
February 7, 2019By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health February is heart healthy month and the focus is all about the heart….especially with Valentine’s Day next week. Makes us think…
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Village Idiot Pizza introduces “Pizza-gram” package with heart-shaped toppings, candy and old-school valentine
February 6, 2019Columbia, S.C. hot spot also challenges fans to write love poem to win free Valentine delivery from Jingles the Jester Through Valentine’s Day (Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019) Village Idiot Pizza…
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Village Idiot Pizza introduces “Pizza-gram” package with heart-shaped toppings, candy and old-school valentine
February 6, 2019
Columbia, S.C. hot spot also challenges fans to write love poem to win free Valentine delivery from Jingles the Jester Through Valentine’s Day (Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019) Village Idiot Pizza…
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Columbia Food and Wine Festival Planning Committee Releases 2019 Festival Details and Tickets
February 1, 2019
The Columbia Food and Wine Festival Planning Committee have launched 2019 festival ticket sales, along with details on the newly added satellite events. After a sold-out inaugural year that featured 42…
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It’s Heart Month! Give your heart the attention it deserves to stay healthy all year long
January 31, 2019By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, hearts seem to be everywhere you look this time of year. That’s why it…
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Wear Red and Eat Red Too for Heart Month, plus a recipe for Cherry and Peach Parfaits
January 25, 2019By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Did you know that one in three women die of heart disease? That nearly 80 percent of cardiac events can be…
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Third Annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta coming back to Greenville
January 22, 2019The third annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila, is coming back to downtown Greenville. Produced by High Spirits Events, this high-energy is set to take…
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The Cliffs names Corbett Rourk executive chef of The Cliffs at Glassy
January 22, 2019The Cliffs is pleased to announce Chef Corbett Rourk has been named executive chef of The Cliffs at Glassy, located just outside Greenville. In this role he leads the culinary…
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Small Tweaks can equal Big Results when Changing to a Healthy Lifestyle
January 18, 2019By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Plus a recipe for Meyer Lemon and Rosemary Chicken Salad Really good things happen when you make small changes that you…
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Make 2019 Your Best Year Ever: 10 Tips to Help You Manage Your Stress, Sleep Better and Be Healthier
January 11, 2019By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health The beginning of a new year means a fresh start. It is an opportunity to tackle new projects, set new goals…
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The Sweetery to launch new flavor of Wine Sticks at national show
January 10, 2019ANDERSON, S.C – The family owned bakery, The Sweetery, will be introducing its latest creation – a biscotti like snack that can be paired with a Bloody Mary or sweet…
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Cason Development Group bringing A Taste of the South to Sumter Street
January 4, 2019
Cason Development Group is bringing A Taste of the South, literally, to Cottontown. Cason has leased 2222 Sumter St. in the historic neighborhood to the local, 30-year-old confections, treats and…
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Maintain, not Gain is the Strategy for the Holidays, plus a Sweet Meringue Cookie Treat
December 14, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Thinking about all the rushing around over the next couple of weeks and how to get everything done, some of healthy…
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‘Tis the Season to Be Healthy: Helpful Tips for Smart Holiday Eating
December 7, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Family feasts. Office parties. Casual get-togethers. Whatever the celebration during this festive time of year, there’s one thing that just about…
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What’s Really Kosher in a Sea of Salt? Plus a recipe for Arroz con Pollo
November 29, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health So what is the scoop on salt? Is sea salt better than regular salt? Well….there is not much of a difference…
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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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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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