A one-pot meal that’s served cold: Spicy Kale and Quinoa Salad
April 7, 2016
By Kay MacInnis One-pot meals can be wonderful in the cooler months, with their hearty warmth and comfort-inducing flavors. But now that spring has sprung… how about a one-pot…
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The punctuation marks of life
April 7, 2016
By Reba Hull Campbell I’m a word nerd. I admit it. I recently bought the new edition of the Elements of Style not only because the clever artwork on…
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Wordless News
April 1, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Why Whole Foods Wants A Slower-Growing Chicken Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a…
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Wordless News
April 1, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Why Whole Foods Wants A Slower-Growing Chicken Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a…
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Make Sense of Nutrition Labels
April 1, 2016
By Sean Vander Veer RD, LD Elite Nutrition & Performance The Purpose Food labels are designed to help us make decisions when it comes to the foods we…
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Stove Top Granola
April 1, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking 1 – 2 Tbsp. coconut oil 1 Tbsp. grass fed butter 1 Tbsp. vanilla 3 Tbsp. maple syrup 2 cups rolled oats…
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Columbia Open Studios: Take a Peek into the Lives of Local Artists
April 1, 2016
By Jillian Owens I love visiting other people’s homes. For some weird reason, I just find other people’s stuff far more interesting than mine. Their furniture, coffee mugs, and…
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Miss Ruth’s Garden
April 1, 2016
By Tom Poland Mom Had A Keen Appreciation For Beautiful Things In the southeast corner of my living room a painting stands upon an easel. I gave “Flowers On…
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Miss Ruth’s Garden
April 1, 2016
By Tom Poland Mom Had A Keen Appreciation For Beautiful Things In the southeast corner of my living room a painting stands upon an easel. I gave “Flowers On…
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Cruising Down the Rhine River: Our Great Viking Longboat Experience
April 1, 2016
By Mike and Debra DuBose with Blake DuBose In 2015, we traveled 820 miles down the Rhine River on an eight-day Viking River Cruise from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Basel,…
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Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect
April 1, 2016
By Reba Hull Campbell “Practice makes perfect.” Surely a mantra we all heard as kids…whether it was in sports, spelling, music, or math. This was a standard line repeated…
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Don’t Pack Away All Your Winter Wear Just Yet
April 1, 2016
By Brian Maynor While Spring may have sprung with warm weather already setting in, we know from experience that can change on any given day or week. So the…
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Don’t Pack Away All Your Winter Wear Just Yet
April 1, 2016
By Brian Maynor While Spring may have sprung with warm weather already setting in, we know from experience that can change on any given day or week. So the…
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If you’re going to choose red meat, here’s a healthier way
April 1, 2016
By Kay MacInnis Let’s talk about red meat. Many people include red meat – beef, pork or veal – in their daily eating habits. If you’re going to do…
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Shortcuts to Spring Renewal: 9 Simple Ways to Refresh Your Spirit (Just in Time for Easter)
March 25, 2016
By David Solomon Springtime renewal is on our minds as Easter fast approaches. Everyone (regardless of culture and creed) can embrace the spirit of the season by making a…
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Day Trip it to Beaufort’s 13th Annual Soft Shell Crab Festival
March 25, 2016
Saturday, April 16 Looking at getting out of town this April? Look no further! Located just a little more than two hours south of the Midlands, you’ll find “America’s…
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Wordless News
March 24, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: National Puppy Day will make you happy Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a…
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Wordless News
March 24, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: National Puppy Day will make you happy Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a…
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Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna Rollups
March 24, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Ingredients: 8 whole grain lasagna noodles, cooked 4 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup onion, chopped 8 oz. package pre-sliced mushrooms 6 oz. package…
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Are diet pills worth it?
March 24, 2016
Sean Vander Veer, RD, Registered Dietitian Team Elite Staff If you are reading this article you have either considered taking diet pills, are currently or have taken them or…
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Rise and Shine with this super-easy-to-make smoothie
March 24, 2016
By Kay MacInnis I’m not sure if you are ready for this change in weather, but I am so past ready! As warmer weather arrives, my food choices tend…
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God and Faith – This Holy Week see “Risen” and “The Young Messiah”
March 24, 2016
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. What is man’s primary purpose or “chief end” in life? According to the Westminster Shorter Catechism, first published in 1647, “Man’s chief end is…
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Columbia, South Carolina: A Sartorial Blandscape
March 24, 2016
By Jillian Owens I love Columbia. It’s an interesting, fun, and affordable place to live. We have great restaurants and a growing art & music scene. Most of…
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Across The Savannah
March 17, 2016
By Tom Poland Down In Camellia Land, Part Two Part One left us in the Edgefield General Store, a place with something for everyone, an old fashioned soda fountain,…
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Across The Savannah
March 17, 2016
By Tom Poland Down In Camellia Land, Part Two Part One left us in the Edgefield General Store, a place with something for everyone, an old fashioned soda fountain,…
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Supper Club
March 17, 2016
By Jillian Owens I wasn’t always able to cook. This may surprise some of you who see my all-to-frequent Facebook and Instagram posts featuring my latest…
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Wordless News
March 17, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Watch an Eagle Being Hatched Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a…
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Wordless News
March 17, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Watch an Eagle Being Hatched Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a…
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The Pajama Game
March 16, 2016
By Brian Maynor As we start to see warmer weather the focus shifts from tight layers for warmth to loose layers for comfort, and let’s face it you can’t…
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The Pajama Game
March 16, 2016
By Brian Maynor As we start to see warmer weather the focus shifts from tight layers for warmth to loose layers for comfort, and let’s face it you can’t…
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How My Childhood Affected My Health as an Adult
March 11, 2016
By Kristen Tice-Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Sports Dietitian, ACE-Certified Personal Trainer Owner of Elite Nutrition and Performance I recently had a conversation with one of my clients…
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Healthy Recipe of the Week – Bow Wow Doggie Treats
March 11, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Pets are family too! It’s not only important for you to eat healthy it’s important for your pets as well! Ingredients: …
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Healthy Recipe of the Week – Bow Wow Doggie Treats
March 11, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Pets are family too! It’s not only important for you to eat healthy it’s important for your pets as well! Ingredients: …
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A Mediterranean diet can set you on a healthier path: Quinoa Risotto with Arugula and Parmesan
March 11, 2016
By Kay MacInnis There is some new research out indicating that people who eat a diet high in sugar and starch may have an increased risk of lung cancer…
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Defining What ‘Oversized’ Really Means – And How To Pull It Off
March 9, 2016
By Brian Maynor The trend away from skinny everything has been going on for several seasons, but there seems to still be some mystery around how to pull off…
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Defining What ‘Oversized’ Really Means – And How To Pull It Off
March 9, 2016
By Brian Maynor The trend away from skinny everything has been going on for several seasons, but there seems to still be some mystery around how to pull off…
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CrossFit: Pros and Cons
March 4, 2016
By Jesa Culy, ACE Certified Personal Trainer Team Elite Staff One of the most popular fitness fads right now is CrossFit, a high intensity strength and conditioning program that…
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Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
March 4, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Chocolate dipped strawberries make an occasional tasty treat Ingredients: 2 lbs. strawberries, washed & dried, stems left on 16 oz. dark organic…
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Wordless News
March 4, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: M&M’s promises new flavors, textures as brand turns 75 Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio.…
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Wordless News
March 4, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: M&M’s promises new flavors, textures as brand turns 75 Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio.…
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The possibilities of the purple pen
March 4, 2016
By Reba Hull Campbell Huh? Write with a pen? On paper? Surely you’re kidding. I write with a pen only when jotting off personal thank-you notes or signing an…
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Puppy Apathy
March 4, 2016
By Jillian Owens My decision to get a dog wasn’t the most well thought out one. I woke up one day and thought, “Hmmmnn…I think I might…
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Here’s How to Know What to Toss or Keep When Editing Your Closet
March 4, 2016
By Brian Maynor Cleaning out our closets is time consuming, hard work and emotional, no doubt about it, and regret seems to be the most common feeling we have…
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Here’s How to Know What to Toss or Keep When Editing Your Closet
March 4, 2016
By Brian Maynor Cleaning out our closets is time consuming, hard work and emotional, no doubt about it, and regret seems to be the most common feeling we have…
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Eating healthy produce doesn’t get much easier: Sautéed Green Beans
March 4, 2016
By Kay MacInnis Following healthy eating guidelines or a plate road map means that half of your plate at lunch and supper/dinner should be covered with colorful vegetables. It…
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The Secret to Street Style Chic Jeans
February 26, 2016
By Brian Maynor Most people love their jeans, and would literally wear them every day if possible, and if you’re a fan of street style blogs like me, the…
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Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry
February 26, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Here’s a tasty meal that can be served over rice noodles or brown rice. 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce 2…
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Running for the Hills
February 26, 2016
By Amy Coward In just a few short weeks, I will be heading to Lexington, Kentucky to run my sixth half marathon. The seductive headline, “America’s Most Beautiful Half…
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John de la Howe School Sees Change on the Horizon
February 26, 2016
By Temple Ligon The State of South Carolina runs a school, something of an orphanage, in McCormick called the John de la Howe School. The school’s property and its…
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Diabetes and Resistance Training
February 26, 2016
By Sean Vander Veer RD, LD What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease in which the body’s inability to produce any or enough insulin causes an increase in sugar (glucose)…
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