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The Palmetto State scallops tomatoes with parmesan cheese

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Hey y'all! I know that it has been a while since I last wrote, but I have been testing out a lot of new recipes and discovering new places to go eat and I can't wait to share them with y'all! This one I am about to share with you is one that I got from my favorite Food network Chef Ina Garden! Ever tried her Scalloped Tomatoes?! If not this is one you will make over and over and one you will be craving each and every week!  Ready for a picture and the recipe?! Well keep readin y'all! Toasted bread in olive oil and sprinkled with parmesan cheese, this is one side dish that you will not want to pass up, and wont last long so you really won't have to worry about left overs!  This recipe has a serving size for six people and takes a total of 35 minutes to make. Whose ready for this amazing recipe?! Well keep reading and I'll share with y'all! What you will need: 2 cups of french bread sliced and cubed 16 plum tomatoes diced 1 tablespoon of diced ga...

We are diving deep in the Palmetto State for fresh seafood and great drinks!

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Alright y'all, this next post will make you pack your bags, hop in the car and take a trip down to Charleston,SC! Being a Navigator of Charleston, my job entails learning about great places to send people to go eat (I mean how much better could it get?!) Well this place is one that I will continue to recommend to guests over and over and I recommend it to y'all as well! Fleet Landing is a great water front dining experience with some of the best seafood you could ever have. Keep reading though, because I have awesome pictures and great descriptions of the amazing meal I got to indulge in!   So when you first enter this location, you suddenly feel like you are boarding a boat, ready to go out to sea.. well just the Charleston Harbor Inlet. When you go see the Host(ess), definitely ask to sit outside because the views are gorgeous and just puts you in the mood and theme of the restaurant!  I bet you aren't reading this and just staring at the picture to the right ...

The Palmetto State tackles Zucchini

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Now y'all know that I love cooking things up in my own kitchen, and their really isn't an ingredient I won't try or see how I can make it delicious. This next recipe is one that I will make over and over again and trust me you will too! These little slices of Zucchini make a pop in your mouth and keep you going back for just one more (until the whole plate is gone)! All you need for these little crisps are cheese, olive oil and sliced zucchini. Keep readin' y'all and i'll share this addicting recipe that will make you reconsider keeping zucchini in your house!    These bite sized crisps are out of this world and literally can be made in minutes. First lets gather our ingredients! You will need: 1-2 Zucchini's 1/2 Parmesan Cheese Olive Oil Salt Pepper Step by Step: 1. pre heat your oven to 350 degrees 2. Cut zucchini into thick slices 3. Line baking sheet with foil 4. place zucchini on baking sheet and drizzle with     olive oil. ...

The Palmetto State fries up Pickles and creates Peach Beer

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If there are two things you know about food in the south it is 1) everything is fried and 2) it's unhealthy with loads of calories! Well if y'all know me by now, you know that I love southern food, so I will indulge in anything, even if it is fried and unhealthy! But we are getting off the topic, today's post is about something so amazing, you want to know how to make them in your own home.  So I recommend y'all taking a trip to a restaurant called Carolina Ale House! It is a place that has a little something for everyone, but let me share with you my favorite item(s) on the menu! So the first item I am going to share with you is the most perfect appetizer of all time. What do you get when you fry pickles? Duh y'all you get Frickles! Dip them in ranch and you are golden! If you are looking for something with a crunch, get these bad boys! Trust me y'all, you won't be disappointed! I'm gonna make another disclaimer: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU ...

Rollin up a sweet treat right here in the Palmetto State

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DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible for this sweet treat being gone in a matter of seconds! Alright y'all, this next post is one that you will want to make again and again! Trust me, just take one look at this picture and you will get right off your couch and make some for yourself. So this recipe is one that is super easy to make and will be gone in just seconds. French Toast Roll-ups with nutella and strawberries is one you won't mind indulging in! (Trust me, the plate in my kitchen didn't last more than 5 minutes!) So keep readin' y'all and ill share my favorite French Toast Roll-ups! So let's gather our ingredients shall we?! You will need: 8 slices of white bread Nutella or cream cheese Strawberries 2 Eggs 2 heaping Tablespoons of cinnamon 1/3 cups of sugar 1 tablespoon of butter A splash of milk First whisk eggs and milk together. Next take the white bread and cut off the crusts. Next mix cinnamon and sugar together and put into a dish (you ...

Cupcakes show Charleston some Love at Cupcakes DownSouth

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This blog post is a tribute to my new hometown Charleston, South Carolina. Since the terrible tragedy that struck the Emanuel AME Church, nothing but love and support has poured in for this community and everyone from across the U.S. to even local businesses have stepped up to help raise money for this community and help this grieving city.  One business took to their cupcakes and made a signature item with all the proceeds going towards the Mother Emanuel Hope Fund. The Charleston Love cupcake is your choice of a vanilla or chocolate cupcake topped with a vanilla/chocolate swirl buttercream. Finally it is topped with a little heart too show their love for Charleston.  This local joint is located at 433 King Street and is one that you do not want to miss and can satisfy anyone's sweet tooth. But don't worry, they have loads of other flavors as well!  Their cupcakes are baked fresh daily and are made from the finest ingredients like vanilla bean, sweet butter...

Potato and Ham soup take over the Palmetto State and my kitchen!

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So this post is one that I have been waiting to share with you for a while because I have been trying to make it my own and make sure I share this with you not only so you can enjoy it but so you can understand just how great this recipe is.  Now this is a recipe that was shared with me by someone who has learned that I love food and I am forever grateful because after having this for the first time in her kitchen, I have wanted it everyday since and it tends to not last an hour in my kitchen! So ya dying to know what it is? Well keep reading and I'll tell ya! the soup is.... Potato, Cheese and Ham Soup Yes something so simple but it is oh so good and perfect for any soup lover and for someone who literally only has 30 minutes to make a meal! So keep reading y'all and i'll share photos and of course the recipe.  Before we dive in here, just take a look at that picture. Doesn't it look just like heaven in a bowl? Its creamy and cheesy and has chunks of...