Easy Daily Diet

I recently found a pin on Pinterest that had a health plan for each day of the week. It encouraged me to do something similar on my own because it would be easier to make a commitment each day rather than an overall weekly commitment. My cheesy self, of course, had to make all the days start with the same letter...

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Spaghetti Sauce

   This recipe is super easy, really good and is a great thing to make in the winter, pack up into smaller freezer bags and have available for several months! We are sharing this recipe from Rusty's Mom! We hope you enj...

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Veritas Vineyards

If you're heading up to Wintergreen Resort in Wintergreen VA for a spring weekend in the mountains, stop by Veritas Vineyards. They have a great view, beautiful winery and of course, some great wines!www.veritaswines....

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The 5 S’s: Your Guide to a Simple and Easy Wine Tasting

In our last post about wine tastings we learned that you don’t have to be so nervous about them, but rather go and have a good time. In this post, I want to share the 5 S’s of a wine tasting so you'll know what’s going on with all that sniffing and swirling. Using the 5 S’s of wine tasting, you can get the...

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Ribs by Chef Jason

  Another goodie from Chef Jason at Morgan Ridge. This guy can cook and he makes it so ea...

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Wine Tastings for the New, the Nervous and the Resistant

[caption id="attachment_468" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Photo by: Colleen Lane"][/caption]If you are interested in wine and are thinking about going to a wine tasting (or maybe your friend or partner wants to drag you to one), you may be a little nervous about what to expect or how to act. Maybe you’ve...

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Oyster Stew with Chef Jason

On our last visit to Morgan Ridge Vineyards, we met up with Chef Jason and learned how to make the oyster stew that he had on the buffet for Slide By Saturday. This dish is surprisingly easy and tastes amazing!! Chef Jason runs the kitchen at Morgan Ridge where you can have him create a meal for your next pa...

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Do you Kalamata?

Kalamata Olives, similar to many wines, get their name from the region in Greece where they are grown. The Kalamata region is well known in Greece specifically for producing olives and olive oils. This dark purple olive is commonly used for olive oils, but we are typically most used to those that are pickled...

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Morgan Ridge Vineyards

Located in Gold Hill, NC, Morgan Ridge has been making wine since 2007. The owners, Tommy and Amy have created a beautiful winery with 7 different types of wine. See the winery and take a peek at the food they offer for Slide by Saturday! Check them out at www.morganridgevineyards.com&nb...

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Stanly County Winter Wine Festival

This Saturday, February 25th, the annual Stanly County Winter Wine Festival will be held at Market Station in Albemarle, NC.  This being our second time at the festival, I have to say it is a great one to mark on your calendars.  Tickets can be purchased online in advance for 20.00 a piece or at the...

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Black Bean Chili and Rice

This little dish would be great for a date night. The black bean chili mixed with the saffron rice is a perfect combination. Top it off with a small bite of fresh green peppers, tomatoes and onions for a spring time feeling!Black Bean Chili and Rice1Tbsp olive oil1/2 C minced celery1/2 C finely chopped yellow...

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Chili

Rusty's famous Chili Recipe that he always serves at the Super Bowl Party. So Yummy! Enj...

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Post Cleanse Review and Visalus Intro

See how many inches we lost on the cleanse and learn about our next diet, the Body by Vi 90 day challen...

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Stromboli and Pizza Sauce

 A recipe that was a hit from our Superbowl party. Add your favorite pizza toppings to make the recipe your own!! Enjoy! Step 1 2 Large Roma Tomatoes (or 4 small ones)2 tsp Italian Seasoning4 Tbsp Minced Garlic1 Tbsp Olive Oilsalt and pepper to taste Gently stir all ingredients together in...

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Our Superbowl Party Recipes

 We are preparing for our annual super bowl party. Although we’ll have videos of some of these recipes coming up after the super bowl, we thought we’d take a moment to share with you what we’ll be making. We are also including the dishes that didn’t make the cut this year but they may be something you’d...

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Charlotte Restaurant Week

Last Saturday we went to 131 Main for Charlotte Restaurant Week. This is a week in which many restaurants will serve either a 3 or 4 course meal and a glass of wine for $30.00 a person. It is a fantastic time and you get to go out and try some of the restaurants that you usually would not get to go to for a reasonable...

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