Over the past several years, North Carolina has experienced a huge surge of craft breweries in the state. I am a huge fall beer fan, so I thought I would share some of my favorite fall beers in time for pumpkin carving parties, nights by the fire pit, or for date night. Here are the…
2018
Fall in North Carolina at Mandolin Farm
Last weekend, I attended cocktail hour at Mandolin Farm for the perfect evening of food, drinks, and scenery. The cocktail hour preluded the Fall Farmer’s Dinner, which is a family style dinner at the gorgeous farm, and proceeds went to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC to help support relief efforts from Hurricane…
Eastern North Carolina Favorite: The Hen & The Hog
I am so proud to share an eastern North Carolina favorite with you today! Recently, I made the hour and a half drive northeastern to Halifax, NC to eat supper at The Hen & The Hog. Fall is one of my favorite times to visit eastern North Carolina and I was thrilled to bring Clarke…
Coffee Talk: October 2018 Edition
Today is the last day to register to vote in North Carolina for the November 6 election. Our midterm elections are incredibly important, but especially this year. Please make sure that you are registered to vote, know your polling place, and take a friend (or 2, or 5) to vote with you. Make your voices…
North Carolina Favorite: Kayaking Lake Brandt with REI
This post is sponsored by REI but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. One of my favorite parts of the weekend is to spend time with David experiencing something new. We try to get outdoors as much as possible and we both really enjoy being out on the water. Recently, David and I…





