Here's my latest column for the Charleston Gazette-Mail: You’ve probably heard of “chestnuts roasting over an open fire,” and of a chestnut-colored furniture piece. But, have you ever actually tasted an American chestnut? If you’re younger than age 50, the answer is likely no.That is because despite the chestnut’s lingering presence in our...

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It's been quite some time since my last visit to Arizona, so I figured it would be good to sprinkle some of my dining experiences into my blog. Let's start with Eegees, which is a chain of 25 restaurants in the Tucson, Arizona, area. "Take it easy, have an eegee" is the frozen drink...

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Tea Spoons is a bubble tea & acai bowl shop in South Hills.  My work bestie and I decided to spend lunch checking it out.It's a pretty cute small shop on the second level of the Bridge Road shops. There are just a couple seats, a faux greenery wall and a list of various...

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I recently visited Oceana solely to see their Gino's. Is that a little crazy? Some may say yes, but I am a woman on a mission. They have an old-school menu board, which I always think are fun. I did find it interesting that they had a  "deep dish pizza" on the menu, but...

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Garden Fresh Market in Spencer is interesting.The place has some fresh vegetables and nuts available for purchase, as well as some packaged candies and sauces. They do also have food made to order, as well.In addition to daily plated specials, they also serve breakfast, sandwiches, salads and wraps using deli meats and cheeses.I...

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