The Belmont Hellfire: a spicy take on the Tequila Sunrise
Belmont Hellfire: The Perfect Tequila Sunrise? Who doesn’t love a simple, yummy and easy-to-make cocktail? I certainly do! With the Holidays rapidly... Read More
Fall Grill’N: Sticky BBQ Chicken Drummies
Yes, grilling in October! Here in Western North Carolina, the temperature can bounce between the low 30’s at night to a blissful... Read More
BACONFEST 2015 : The Perfect Saturday
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Beer & Bacon- what better way to spend a Saturday? August 29th marked 105.9 The Mountain‘s 3rd annual BaconFest – at Highland Brewing ... Read More
Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad
I love a good pasta salad, especially when the weather is warm and I don’t fee like thinking about what I’m going... Read More
Summer Berry Shortcake
Summer. Funny how a season can invoke so many memories. Hot weather, cicadas singing in the trees, wet swim suits, fire flies,... Read More
In Honor of National Pollinator Week
Just the other day I was out gardening and noticed an incredible amount of honeybee activity on my blooming Oakleaf Hydrangeas. The... Read More
Curried Chicken Salad
Chicken Salad: a staple in the South and one that reminds me of lazy summer picnics laid out on a gingham blanket... Read More
Just Brew It 2015: I’ll Have a Taste, Please!
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Honestly, to many of us living here: Every week is Asheville Beer Week in some form or another. With more and more... Read More
‘Making it’: Flexibility in a Fluctuating Market.
Living in Asheville, you constantly have to think outside of the box. To make money, grow your business, adapt to change; whatever... Read More
Kathleen’s Chicken Corn Chowder
Do you ever have that moment when you look in the fridge and say “what am I going to make with all... Read More
Saucepan Brownies: You’ll Never Use a Box Mix Again.
Homemade, Fudgy, and Rich; these brownies are so easy to make you’ll never want to use a box mix again! This is... Read More
My Turkey Chili Recipe: The Secret’s Out!
Chili. Just about Everyone loves Chili, especially on cold winter days. It’s hearty, spicy, and just plain delicious. And, I love, that... Read More
Stay-Cation: Asheville Style!
I think all of us get a bit bogged down during the winter months. January and February can turn into dreary-work-filled-sluggish days with... Read More
Spicy Black Bean Dip: So Simple & Delicious!
Rich and creamy with a bit of smoky spice; this is the Easiest and yummiest bean dip! Made from a box mix... Read More
My “Famous” Chex Mix: THE Perfect Snack!
Crunchy, salty, spicy, and a little sweet; who wouldn’t want more out of a snack? My Chex Mix recipe is a very... Read More
Understanding Ones Value & Worth as an Artist: in Corporate Terms.
Recently I updated my resume. I hadn’t done this since 2003 or so. Even with a few contract side jobs I have... Read More
Homemade Masala Chai : A Household Favorite!
A wonderful spicy and creamy tea; Masala Chai is excellent for warming up your throat, belly, and sinuses. I love to make... Read More
Crockpot Pork Verde: SoCal meets WNC
A delicious and wickedly simple recipe: Slow cooked pork tenderloin in a salty and slightly spicy Verde sauce is the perfect filler... Read More
My Holiday Gift List & Yeah, I’m Keeping it Local!
So, with the Holidays rapidly approaching, I thought I would take a moment to feature a few of my favorite Local artisans... Read More
Breakfast Buffet??? Count me in, baby!
The Writer’s Bistro @ The Asheville Renaissance Hotel Well, now that we’re Full of turkey and all other delightful Thanksgiving foods; let’s... Read More
OK, You’ve Spent the $: a Few Tips on Easily Caring for Your Jewelry. Part 2.
Ok. So now I’ve explained some simple tips on how to store your jewelry in Part 1: Now, let’s talk CLEANING. Keeping... Read More
Farmer & Chef: The Ultimate Asheville CookBook
“Farmer and Chef Asheville is the first cookbook project of Farmer and Chef South, LLC, and is a love letter to the sustainable... Read More
I’ll Take Mine Hard: CiderFest NC
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What’s better on a beautifully sunny, but Cold Sunday in November than to bundle up, get out, and attend a local fundraising... Read More
Halloween: West Asheville Style ~Part 2
Ok. Now…let’s talk about the Adults!! Halloween, the best time to get your costume going, do a killer face painting job, rock... Read More
Halloween: West Asheville Style ~Part 1
This holiday /event usually runs the spectrum of either being a person’s Favorite holiday or their Most hated. I guess it all... Read More
Gluten-Free Berry Crisp
For me, there is nothing like a good, home-made fruit crisp. Served warm or cold; something about some sticky and slightly sweet... Read More
Just Say No: Morning Glories
There are times in our lives where we look back to advice a family member has given us and Kick ourselves for... Read More
OK, You’ve Spent the $: a Few Tips on Easily Caring for Your Jewelry. Part 1.
Yeah, we’ve all said and Done it. It’s not a big deal, “I have a system,” or “everything ends up in my... Read More
A Dog Day Afternoon
Presented my Mix 96.5 @Carrier Park, West Asheville Dog central, dog haven, all things dogs; a dog owners dream. Of course this... Read More
POUR, a little or a lot.
The highly anticipated Pour Taproom recently opened on Haywood Rd. Located between Odds Cafe and Asheville Sandwich Co; this new, high tech,... Read More
A Rustic Delight: Tortellini and Turkey Sausage Soup
I originally found this recipe on A Taste Of Home via Pinterest- my go to site for awesome tips and recipes. Since... Read More
Not Just for Tourists: a night @ Antler Village on The Biltmore Estate.
You mean to tell me the Biltmore Estate really IS in Asheville? Oh, yes ma’m/ sir, it sure is. Years ago when... Read More
Mix me, Stir me, Shake me.
The Elixir Event presented by The Asheville Food and Wine Festival; August 21st 2014 Well, I was lucky enough to be invited... Read More
Crustless Quiche: a family favorite.
. *Gluten Free version included. One of my favorite go to, easy, “use up stuff in your fridge” recipes is our families’... Read More
Holy Crap, did somebody say Gluten???
Gluten Free, or GF, the big trend. Why? Health, inflammation, allergies, and the big one: Celiac Disease. Is this a trend? Possibly,... Read More
Love – Learn – Create
Love and learn: then create. So much of what I do on a day to day basis is self taught or rather... Read More
LaZoom me. It’s that purple bus again…
LaZoom Me. Oh, and yes, this Is West Asheville… So, many of you might think “how is LaZoom” West Asheville? Well, I... Read More
The Birds and the Bees.
Birds, bees, and butterflies. When I think about a garden, I often think of birds and all the beneficial insects first. I... Read More
Sundays. Bloody (Mary) Sundays.
Sunday. Bloody Sundays. Ok, I live in Asheville. Really, I live in WEST Asheville (hence the blog, folks.) My town: Beer City,... Read More
Grilled Pork Tenderloin w/ Bite Sized Caprese Salad:
Grilled Pork Tenderloin w/ Bite Sized Caprese Salad: The season of grilling and fresh tomatoes. *Gluten Free I’m a big one for... Read More