In our ever continuing quest to tick things off of our bucket list Chris and I decided that we needed to experience our local Waffle House. A little known fact: we have not eaten at our local Waffle House since we moved here 4 1/2 Continue reading →
It All Started With a Latte
A latte. A simple enough drink made with espresso and steamed milk. Until…Starbucks came up with the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) and pumpkin spice became a thing. And boy – is it ever a thing. Pumpkin Spice has overtaken the world and folks either fall Continue reading →
A Little Bit Exotic
Exotic. Every once in a while don’t we all need to experience a little something exotic? The other day when I was shopping at Ingles I was drawn into the exotic fruit section. Now is that what you were thinking? Their display drew me in Continue reading →
My Favorite Mediterranean Salad Recipe
I love a good salad and sometimes the most simple salads are the best ones to recreate at home. Our Clubhouse Grill at Connestee Falls has the best Mediterranean salad that I have found and time and time again I get this plate of goodness Continue reading →
Donuts and Beaches Just Go Together
If you had told me a few years ago that donuts and beaches go together I would have given you one of those “are you kidding?” looks. I have come a long way since those doubting days and today you get to be part of Continue reading →
A Welcome Addition to Brevard – Cup & Saucer
Anytime a new business comes to our sweet little town of Brevard, North Carolina I get excited. When it involves coffee (or tea) I get even MORE excited if that is possible. Owners Molly Wilcox and Elisabeth Bowling teased us locals for a while as Continue reading →
Ham Balls – A Midwestern Favorite
My first experience with ham balls was actually back in 1994 in New Concord, Ohio. It came in the form of a ham loaf instead of balls and was a post funeral dish that a friend of my mom brought over after my Daddy’s funeral. Continue reading →
Hey Good Looking! What You Got Cooking?
I have been on a cooking bent lately and it has been great. Chris has been home more the past couple of weeks and we have really been enjoying the somewhat cooler temperatures and having some nice meals at home. We often eat on the Continue reading →
Gullah Grub Restaurant – A Saint Helena, South Carolina Bucket List Item
We passed Gullah Grub Restaurant on our way to Fripp Island and I said “We have to eat there!”. You know how often I share about great restaurants here on It’s Just Life and I just had the feeling that Gullah Grub would be a Continue reading →
A Quick Journey Through Meals at Disney World and Beyond
When Ann and I decided to go spend a few days at the Disney attractions in Orlando we knew that we would want to have some good food while we vacationed. Goal achieved. Between the two of us we chose some amazing restaurants to dine Continue reading →