It's difficult to choose my favorite southern city but when food is the focus, it's hard to beat Charleston, South Carolina. Throw in city's historic significance, architecture, gorgeous waterfront, and Charleston is a must-visit destination. This weekend is the 2018 Charleston Wine + Food Festival that showcases the South's best chefs and wine. Charleston [...]
Few things taste better than a flavorful, hot bowl of chili on a cold or rainy day. Southerners don't handle cold weather, ice or snow particularly well and I've about had enough of this Seattle/London weather for a while. In preparation for the sunny spring days ahead, and to lift my spirits, I noticed today [...]
A few years ago I discovered the hit television series, The Blacklist. I make it a point not to watch network television so it’s not unusual for me to be behind the curve on popular shows. But the minute I saw Raymond “Red” Reddington and his incredible sense of style in the pilot episode I [...]
Last night the University of Alabama faced the University of Georgia in the College Football National Championship, in all places – Atlanta- the heart of the South. The games dramatic ending when Alabama’s freshman quarterback connected with a freshman receiver allowed the SEC and the South, in particular, to showcase each team's “best and brightest” [...]
Note: This article also appeared on GridironNow.com. Throngs of college football faithful – especially Alabama and Georgia fans – are converging on Mercedes Benz Stadium this weekend for Monday nights College Football National Championship game. Southerners have a knack for finding great food and whether you’re a native or visitor, here are a few unique [...]
