Omni Grove Park Inn Gingerbread Experience
I’ve considered what I could write about such a grand place as the Omni Grove Park Inn. If you’ve followed my writing at all, you know my hopes are to evoke the feeling of ‘being there‘ and not just a description of the place itself.
Read full storyThe Timeless Art of the Local Bakery
in a little North Carolina town, in a row of quaint stores and restaurants, resides Flat Rock Village Bakery. Parking is located behind the outdoor deck seating, dappled in the sunshine, under cover of old draping magnolia trees and the sweet scent of its blossoms. Additional parking is located behind the whimsical local businesses adjacent to the bakery.
Read full storyMaine Seafood in Hendersonville
The sign on the building is fading and an old hot dog mannequin with arms and a smiling face greet us. The Great American Hot Dog and Seafood restaurant sits at the end of a strip mall at 808 Greenville Hwy In Hendersonville.
Read full storyOld Local Disco Now a Restaurant
Rye Knot - This unassuming establishment tucked away behind a strip mall, is a little piece of Asheville nostalgia. Co-owner Ed talks of the building's roots, “It was originally an old disco called the Cosmic Ballroom. Some menu item names give a nod to their history.”
Read full storyPie - A Local Must Visit
Pie is life. It’s a feeling. When you take a bite and look at your friend, saying just one word, “Dude!“ (Girl!) (What?) Insert yours here. It’s grandma’s kitchen. It’s warm flaky crust and cold ice cream. It’s fresh fruit simmered down to basic elements. Gooey and naturally sweet with just a hint of added ingredients.
Read full storyFriday night fireflies on the farm
Who can forget chasing fireflies as a kid? The wonder of these tiny flashlights lighting up the starry night in a single moment. We had our washed-out jam jars at the ready with holes poked in the lids to capture the wonder and perhaps go to sleep with this fascinating natural phenomenon at our bedside.
Read full storyLocal Food Assistance
Prices of groceries and gas are at an all-time high, while more families are struggling to make ends meet. 64% of Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck according to a LendingClub survey conducted in early 2022. Seniors also are finding it hard every month to cover necessary expenses.
Read full storyGetting Social in Asheville
One can't wander far outside their front door without stumbling into a newcomer to the area. Many people, in the wake of the pandemic, have relocated to their "someday I'll live there" cities.
Read full storySunday market at local brewery
Sideways Farm and Brewery in Etowah will be the location of a Sunday market tomorrow, June 5th. The farm is a local treasure that offers pick your own flowers July-October grown with sustainable methods and without chemicals. Each seed is lovingly touched and watered so you can create a beautiful NC bouquet.
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