If it’s a good read you are looking for, check out Dlia Owens’s Where The Crawdads Sing! For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark,…
Streaming platforms offer thousands of movies and show options and sometimes it can be tough to know what to choose. Looking for recommendations? You no longer have to #askfacebook because we’re here to help! Both Netflix and Hulu offer different documentaries providing insider knowledge about the infamous 2017 Fyre Festival in the Bahamas….
A charcuterie board is great for entertaining and works year-round! Most people love a great charcuterie board. The word, pronounced “shar-cute-er-ree,” describes any kind of cured meat, but is typically associated with specialty and gourmet meats that are prepared using artisanal processes. The concept of charcuterie dates back hundreds of years. Curing and preserving is…
story and recipe by Doug Smith Love, food, and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand. Some of my best memories are in the kitchen; so many of our emotions are wrapped around food. Valentines’s day is just around the corner so why not make things more extraordinary for your special someone this year…
story by Jordan Pupa With much time and with her faith, Dawn forgave her sister’s murderer. Dawn explains how forgiveness has been a major part of her life and inner healing is a process that is different for everyone. She says, “Only by the grace of God can we make it from broken…
This month we introduce Rebecca Giese as our new monthly contributor. Her talents are extensive and we can’t wait to see what she shares for months to come. With no further ado, here’s Rebecca… Currently residing in Hartsville, South Carolina, I love exploring the Pee Dee area, shopping local artisans, trying new restaurants…
Now that the holidays are over, do you find yourself in a panic wondering what to do with all the gifts, holiday décor, and how to clean up the house? It’s important to have a plan to clean and declutter your home so you will feel rejuvenated and can feel a difference in…
Recipe provided by Executive Chef Sherif Elkhyati Traditional Egyptian soup and a great way to enjoy lentils. Comfort, smooth, creamy with a nice sunny color, healthy with a citrus spicy flavor and quick to make. Ingredients: 3 cups of red lentil 1 tomato, rough cut 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2-3 cloves garlic 1…
Doug & Savannah Smith on Traditions story by Savannah Smith Have you ever read a classic Christmas story and wondered what plum pudding was? Back in the 1600s, Christmas time meant plum pudding would be served. Only made with the finest ingredients: fruits, nuts, sugar, and mixed spices. History tells us that all of…
Recipe provided by Danielle Reames “This is my amazing grandmother who I aspire to be like every single day. She just turned 91 this past summer. Over the last few years, I have made it a goal to learn as many recipes as I can so that I can cherish them forever. One of my…