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The Palmetto State cooks things up Southern Style

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Ahh the joys of southern cooking. Their really is nothing like it. Tons of butter, grease and love, you really don't have a losing combination. Now what I am about to share with you is one of the most southern dishes of all time, and you can guarantee you will find it on most traditional southern tables during any meal (except breakfast obviously).  Now for this recipe you are going to have to pull out your crock pot. Y'all know me and this kitchen appliance; I am in love with it and think it is the most under utilized appliance in the kitchen. So after you pull your crock pot out of the back of your cupboard, make sure you spray it really well with cooking spray (or you can use one of those bags that make cleaning up super quick and easy). Now whose ready to grab some ingredients and start cooking?!  Wait wait wait... y'all don't even know what we are cooking. Keep reading and I'll tell ya as well as show you a picture. Then we can start gathering ingredien

The Palmetto State ends it's food tour of the Happiest Place on Earth

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First things first, if you haven't read Part 1, Part 2 or Part 3.. I highly advise it... it is not recommended but highly encouraged. Anyway, our culinary adventure through Walt Disney World is coming to an end, but not until we hit these must go-to Disney dining locations. Whose ready to see the must go-to places at WDW? Well keep reading and see what my final food destinations were.  If you have not been to Walt Disney World in a while, I highly recommend you go and soon because so much has changed (especially since I left working for the company a year ago). Disney Springs (aka Downtown Disney) has tons of new shops and restaurants, and pictured left is one of its new locations. The Boathouse is located right on the water and is an amazing place to sit down on the water and have a nice glass of wine and some fresh seafood.  Still a little unsure of this location? Keep reading and take a look at my amazing meal and drink pairing to that went with it. Trust me, after s

The Palmetto State goes to the Happiest Place on Earth Part 3

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First things first, if you haven't read Part 1 or Part 2.. I highly advise it... it is not recommended but highly encouraged. Anyway, our culinary adventure through Walt Disney World continues, and we are still walking around the World Showcase for the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Whose ready to see more amazing eats from this amazing festival? Keep reading to see my final stops eating around the world. I promise these are ones you will not want to miss. Bonjour  and welcome to France. France is probably one of my favorite stops around the World Showcase, and by just looking at the picture to the left, how could it not become one of yours either? This famous classic french eat was made famous by one great chef... any guesses? Anyone know what it is? Well i'll give you a hint; it was made by Julia Child and in her cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Know it now? No idea, well i'll tell ya... it is  beef bourguignon.  Smothered in sauce, this te