Eat + Recipes

How familiar are you with the origins of St. Patrick’s Day? St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, is not only the impetus behind the Christian movement in Ireland but is also known for driving the snakes out of Ireland....

As springtime, longer days and warm weather approaches, I’ve been getting more excited about getting outside with family and friends. Restaurants with outdoor dining have always been my favorite. There’s something about being outdoors that somehow elevates any social...

Downtown Lexington is home to Icehouse Amphitheater, several local shops, and many fantastic places to eat, including O'Hara's Bakery Cafe. O'Hara's Bakery Cafe is one of the few local places where you can start your day with a pastry and...

National Peanut Butter Day is January 24, and I can honestly say that I’m looking forward to celebrating with my family! Whether you’re Team Creamy or Team Crunchy, there’s no denying the versatility and mouthwatering taste of peanut butter....

Stress-free holidays start with relinquishing control, at least that's what I'm telling myself.  This year I've come to a very important realization: I don't want to be the mom and wife that spends hours in the kitchen preparing recipes passed...

When I moved to Columbia, I thought I had to sacrifice some of my favorite vegan/vegetarian foods. Turns out, I don't! I am excited to highlight one of the many vegan/vegetarian restaurants in the local area, The Reizod Vegan Experience....

I stopped preparing meat for my family in February 2020. After months of research and contemplation of the impact it could have on our health, finances, morals, and the environment, my husband and I decided to give it a...

I have a confession to make. I hate baking. I don't own a stand mixer, pastry bag, or even a whole set of round cake pans. The thing is, I have a daughter now who loves to help in the...

Lexington's Old Mill, located near downtown Lexington at 711 E. Main Street, is home to many businesses - a yoga studio, boutiques, art studios, restaurants, a brewery, and most importantly to me, my chiropractor. Every time I showed up...

I recently came across a post on Facebook about a new dessert spot, Banana My Puddin' Kings Bakery. If you know me, you that sweets are my weakness. When I googled the address I saw that it wasn’t too...

It's that time of year again. The big yellow buses return to our neighborhoods, the closed sign goes up on the pools, and the dozens of Pinterest posts get shared with bento box lunch ideas. And if you're a mom...

You may not realize this but July is National Ice Cream Month. A whole month to celebrate the cold drippy goodness that is ice cream!  In an effort to bring you, our valued readers, a list of some of the...

July is National Picnic Month. Storied to have been founded by the American Bakers Association in 1952, National Picnic Month invites us to enjoy the great outdoors, summer sunshine, and of course, picnics. In celebration of National Picnic Month, here...

July kicks off birthday season in my household. Four of the last six months of the year are filled with planning, surprises, and of course, cake and ice cream. It's almost kismet that July is National Ice Cream Month...