“If it ain’t Southern, it ain’t coming in the door,” – Sean Brock Brunch, lunch or dinner, Husk delivers every time. Make a reservation and get in there anyway you can, you won’t regret it. My expectations of going into Husk were one of excitement, but I was more than a little apprehensive about how…
Category: Food
Roots Cafe
Great Places to Eat in Charlotte, NC Roots Cafe With food being such a huge part of our lives, we are always on the lookout for a new eating spot here in Charlotte, NC. Roots Cafe, which is located at 2135 Southend Dr. Suite 109, has just become one of our new favorite places! These…
Sautéed Shrimp and Okra
A little bit on Okra In my opinion, Okra is the most underrated and under-appreciated vegetable we have. It’s actually a very versatile vegetable that gets a bad rap because people think it’s “slimy”. How you prep okra will help dictate how “slimy” it gets. Water enhances the “sliminess” so don’t wash the okra until…
Have a Dish (or Two) at Haberdish
Haberdish Charlotte, NC In the South, food is serious business. There is a lot of sweat, and pride that goes into this region’s dishes. With the knowledge and the alchemy of seasoning one must master, it’s easy to get it wrong and you certainly can’t fake it. I’ve lived in the South all my life…
Asheville for a Ladies Weekend? Yes, Please!
Written by: Jillian Hillard With Asheville exactly 2 hours to the minute from our home in Charlotte, it’s the ideal get away for many occasions. As the last of my girlfriends sail away to marital bliss, it has been a popular spot for Bachelorette parties. The city’s beautiful mountains, laid back culture, thriving local food and brewery scene,…
The Memory of a Perfect Brunch “Preserved” in My Mind
Article written by: Jillian Hillard To create the perfect brunch, there are a few MUST elements. Most obvious, great food and company, but add in perfect weather and a picturesque setting, and voilà! Let’s start by creating the setting. Nestled just on the outskirts of St. Augustine is the town of Lincolnville. With a rich history of…
Bacon Crackers
Ingredients ¾ pound (about 12-16 slices) thinly sliced bacon 42-48 Rectangular butter crackers (such as Club or Captain’s or Waverly) (to make Brown Sugar Bacon Crackers: Add 6 teaspoons of dark brown sugar) Preparation Heat the oven to 250°F. Slice the bacon slices into thirds crosswise. Wrap each cracker with a piece of bacon, overlapping as little…
Hoppin’ John
Southerners are a superstitious bunch, and for New Years day, having a bowl of Hoppin’ John, served with a side of greens is supposedly a promise of happiness and prosperity for the year. The black beans are suppose to embody coins (riches), while the pork conveys optimism, because pigs forage forward and never look back. This particular recipe (there…
Broiled Grapefruit w/ Coconut Sugar
In Blacksburg, VA one of my favorite breakfast spots is a vegetarian restaurant called Gillie’s. On the menu is a broiled grapefruit that is AMAZING! I decided to recreate this at home to mix up my breakfast routine. The coconut sugar gave it a rich color with a hint of molasses flavor. It was so delicious…
Maple Pecan Glazed GF Doughnuts
As a kid, my favorite place to visit was Carol Lee Doughnuts. It is a locally owned doughnut shop in Blacksburg, VA that has the most incredible doughnuts! Their Maple Glazed Doughnut was my all-time favorite, and after we moved back to the area, was such a treat to have occasionally. Just walking in the…
The Southern Blueprint 