Peach Cobbler Italian Ricotta Cheesecake
This easy, Italian style ricotta cheesecake is layered with juicy roasted peaches and a brown sugar crumble for a showstopper end-of-summer dessert! With just a blender and a sheet pan, this Peach Cobbler Italian Ricotta Cheesecake is a must try recipe for the peach season. Servings: 12-14 Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 1 hour, […]
Plant Forward, Vegetarian, Vegan: What’s the Difference?
Plant based eating has gained significant popularity, with various diets emphasizing different levels of plant consumption. Among the most popular are plant forward, vegetarian and vegan diets. While these diets share a common focus on plant foods, they differ significantly in their guidelines and restrictions. Understanding these differences can help you make informed choices about […]
Discovering Local Gluten-Free Baked Goods
Ever since my junior year of high school, I have eaten gluten-free. After taking a food sensitivity test, I found that gluten ranked high on the foods that I am sensitive to. Since I am sensitive to gluten, I am always excited to find gluten-free baked goods at local coffee shops and bakeries. There are […]
(One Bowl) Lemon Chantilly Cake
This (One Bowl) Lemon Chantilly Cake has soft lemon cake layers with a fluffy vanilla cream cheese frosting for a light, summery dessert that is worthy of turning on your oven! It stays moist up to four days, so it’s a perfect make ahead for your next dinner party. Servings: 12-14 Prep time: 20 minutes […]
Must-Try Shrimp and Grits in Forsyth County
Winston-Salem has no shortage of unique variations of the popular southern dish, shrimp and grits. If you love southern cooking, then you likely adore this dish. While many people think about New Orleans, Louisiana when they think of shrimp and grits, it’s suspected that it originated in Charleston, South Carolina. The very first documented recipe […]
Delicious and Easy Veggie Side Dishes
During the summertime, we’re all about the joy of grilling, eating dinners outside and enjoying the abundance of fresh, seasonal produce available from the farmer’s market or backyard gardens. With so many options to choose from, creating vegetarian summer recipes is easy and delicious! All these summer dining ideas can be prepped indoors, are family […]
How to Make a Cheeseburger Board
Summer is here! Making a cheeseburger board to host your friends and family this summer is not only very easy, but also super delicious. Servings: 6 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Ingredients: Sliced Cheddar Cheese Burger Buns, toasted or regular Ground Beef Patties Tomatoes, sliced Bib or Romaine […]
The Fluffiest Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Are you tired of flat pancakes? Because, same. After weeks of recipe testing, here are THE Fluffiest Cottage Cheese Pancakes that are high in protein, made in a blender and will keep you fueled through your morning! Servings: 3 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 ½ cups Cottage […]
Dynamis Estate Wines’ Sunday Supper: A Culinary Journey
photos by: PHOTO ARTISTRY BY MELINDA The Dynamis Experience Nestled atop the highest vineyards in Yadkin County and sprawled across a vast 1,500-acre estate is Dynamis Estate Wines. Dynamis isn’t just your average winery – it’s a lavish escape. As you pass through the gates, a sense of anticipation builds. A scenic 2.5-mile private drive […]
Discovering a Hidden Gem in NC Wine Country
Love wine? Just a short drive, 40 minutes west of Winston-Salem and one hour from the Lake Norman area, you arrive in the heart of North Carolina’s premier wine country. The Yadkin Valley AVA is home to more than 100 wineries, but there’s one destination that rises above and legitimately delivers a “Napa Valley feeling,” […]
