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The Palmetto State stirs up some Chicken Fried Rice

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Nothing tastes better than freshly made sweet and sour chicken or white rice or even better chicken (or pork) fried rice. Probably one of my favorite Chinese food dishes of all time. Well I took it upon my self one night to attempt to make this dish. Now it didn't turn out bad (maybe y'all have some suggestions), but this recipe is one I will keep handy at all times, especially when I have a craving for some fried rice.  Well let's gather some ingredients first shall we: 2-3 tbs Soy Sauce (I use low sodium) 3-4 cups of Rice (I used boil and serve rice) Salt Pepper Onion Garlic cloves (1 large clove) 3 Large Eggs (beaten lightly) 2-3 cups of Frozen veggies Chicken Breast (2-3 pieces) Canola Oil Sesame Oil  Now those are pretty simple ingredients right? I'm pretty sure you have all of these ingredients in your pantry right now... and if you don't I recommend having these staples available to you at all times. But enough of this talk.. lets get onto...

The Palmetto State is Puttin on the Spritz at Oak Steakhouse

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Every once in a while, you just need a night out on the town. You know, where you get all dressed up and treat yourself to an amazing meal. Well, recently I did just that and let me tell you it was the best steak dinner I have had in a while. Tucked away down on Broad Street in downtown Charleston, Oak Steakhouse redefines steakhouse, but in the best possible way. Keep reading so you can indulge with me on this amazing meal.   Now I recommend ordering a cocktail to start off this one of a kind meal.    Now when going through the cocktail and wine list, everything will jump out at you, but let me make your decision easy.. just choose this drink right here. It is called Puttin' on the Spritz and tastes just as good as it looks. What's in it you may ask, well let me share with you. Mixed together is Vodka, Cocchi Rose, Sugar Cube, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Topped with Cava and an Edible Orchid Flower. Now don't tell me this does not sound like the best drink out there. It wa...