Author Archives: Donna

Girl’s Night In

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Donna

It’s a rare thing that I don’t see my handsome beau on a Saturday night; however, I had been hankering for a girl’s night in at my place and this Saturday was it.  There is nothing like having company over … Continue reading →

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Paella and Spanish Tapas: Christmas Eve’s Eve 2012

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Donna

During the holidays, Joe and I are on our own and away from family, so in the last couple of years we have started our own little tradition of having friends over for dinner … see my post on Christmas Eve’s … Continue reading →

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Deep in High Cotton, Charleston SC

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Donna

In the South, when you are in “high cotton” things are going your way … think an abundant crop at harvest time and money in the bank … and if you make a reservation at High Cotton during your visit to Charleston, … Continue reading →

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Take Your Tastebuds on a Tour of the Peninsula … Peninsula Grill, Charleston, SC

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Donna

When Joe and I started planning our birthday extravaganza to Charleston, South Carolina, we made a deal … okay, we didn’t really make a deal, I just decided I liked this deal … I would research all of the restaurants … Continue reading →

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Cru Cafe and Freddie

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Donna

I knew that DP, David Plyler, our friend from Sunset Grill, was up to something when he emailed me and asked about our reservations times (I  love opentable.com!) in Charleston.   When he found out we were visiting Charleston, DP … Continue reading →

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Magnolias – Uptown and Down South in Charleston, South Carolina

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Donna

  When I was talking to folks about our upcoming trip to Charleston, one restaurant came up repeatedly and to rave reviews, Magnolias.  This was the reason I had a grilled chicken sandwich for lunch and left most of the … Continue reading →

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Charleston Sole and Soul Food at Jestine’s Kitchen Will Float Your Ferry Boat!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Donna

In my past, I have been a little accident prone on vacations … tripping down a hiking trail and busting up my knee, getting mowed over and knocked down a mountain by a crazy Cajun skiier … you know, that … Continue reading →

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Mercato – Charleston, South Carolina

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Donna

With both of our birthdays in such close proximity, Joe and I planned a long weekend food extravaganza in Charleston, South Carolina – a place Joe hadn’t visited since the 80′s and a place I have always longed to visit. … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow Fund’s Battle of the Food Trucks 2012

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Donna

Being from Nashville, I’m proud to say that I have a little bit of a redneck girl in me … my friends call her “Devil Donna.” You probably know someone of a similar disposition.  So when I found out that … Continue reading →

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Surf and Turf … Tennessee Style

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Donna

I love the Richland farmers’ market.   It is such a delight to go to … right sized, right produce, right music, right people.  On a recent Saturday, I picked up some great stuff … fresh peaches & cream corn, … Continue reading →

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