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Charlotte coffee shop ratings
I’m trying every coffee shop in Charlotte to find the ones you can’t miss.
Feb 8


Blaming seed oils misses the mark on wellness
The latest health craze: hating seed oils. But they may not be the real problem.
Jan 19


Review: Baku
Baku is a sushi restaurant and robata lounge in South Park, Charlotte. They offer creative rolls and hot dishes in an upscale environment.
Jan 12


Cooking after cancer
After cancer treatment, I lost my spark in the kitchen. Here's how I reignited my passion for cooking and creating.
Jan 5


Review: Torchio
Torchio is an upscale Italian pasta bar in the River North neighborhood of Chicago. I dined here with my husband and two friends on a...
Jan 4


Review: Sixty Vines
Sixty Vines in South End Charlotte is a newer spot that focuses on a robust wine menu and expertly crafted food selections.
Dec 13, 2023


Review: Humbug
Described by owners as "always delicious, never pretentious," Humbug fulfills their slogan in an expertly-crafted manner.
Dec 6, 2023


Review: The Degenerate
The Degenerate is a casual restaurant and bar in the NoDa neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Nov 29, 2023


The learning curve of being well-traveled
In this blog post, Audrey discusses how learning how to travel takes a lot of research and practice over time.
Sep 4, 2023


Review: The Bohemian
The Bohemian is a wine bar in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina.
May 11, 2023


Favorites After a Year in the Queen City
My last college exam was on December 7, 2021. Just a few hours later, I packed up my little black Mazda and headed to the uptown...
Jan 12, 2023


Re-learning the Craft of an Amateur Chef
The last 20 years of my life have seen numerous changes of career goals, hobbies and passions. At one point, I wanted to be a famous...
Dec 7, 2022


What's the Deal With Oats?
An oats craze has taken over. About a year ago, I noticed a "baked oats" trend making its way through social media. Every time I logged...
May 17, 2022


Columbia Food & Wine Festival
Read about my experience at the Columbia Food and Wine Festival in March 2022.
Apr 6, 2022


Columbia Faves
I’ve been living in Charlotte for about four months now, and although it’s been so much fun, I’m really missing some of my Cola go-to’s....
Mar 31, 2022
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