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  • Introducing: Bay Breeze Retreat

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    Of the many things Johnnie Nobling and I have ventured into together this year, one of the things I’m most proud of is putting our name a piece of dirt together with a water view. 🏝🏖🌊😎 (As many of y’all know, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, and Beaufort are our relaxing…

  • Dog Moms: Just Say “No” to Esurance

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    You can imagine my disappointment when I called Esurance for a homeowners quote and found out they won’t offer us insurance because Delta dog is on the list of breeds they don’t allow.

  • Team No Waste

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    Today’s breakfast/lunch (truly brunch without the boozy drinks) combo I whipped up in my small but mighty kitchen here in Antibes inspired this post. I used leftover bread from last night’s dinner as the base; layered in leftover sauteed Brussels sprouts, a few slices of mozzarella cheese, and frozen spinach;…

  • Life Tip: OptOutPreScreen.com

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    If you’re like me and despise getting all of those “you’re pre-approved” credit card offers in the mail (waste of printing, waste of money, waste of trees, waste of my time!), then this is a website you must check out: OptOutPreScreen.com What you need to know: Under the Fair Credit…

  • And Tonight’s Super Bowl Menu Includes….

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    The manfriend and I have been hard at work in the kitchen this morning. Here’s what we’ll be taking to tonight’s ITB Super Bowl gathering. Drumroll please… Four mildly healthy, but certainly better for you than the norm, appetizer-sized items, including:Deviled EggsMexican Roll-UpsSpinach BallsDry Rub Grilled Wings I’ll be cheering…

  • Restaurant Review: The Cherry Bomb Grill

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    (Click to enlarge – It’s not the best picture in the world, but it’s a fun “panoramic” courtesy of Nick’s Droid cell phone.) On Thursday night Nick and I ventured to the new Cherry Bomb Grill – now in the space of the former Joe’s Place, which for the record,…

  • Come Check Out the DTR Water Tower on Wednesday!

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    Who has $685,000 to lend me? I think this would make a GREAT location for my first restaurant… no? My friends at Glenwood Agency have listed this very cool water tower (and current home to the NC chapter of the American Institute of Architects) and are having a little open…

  • Holy Crap

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    This girl has the best idea EVER. I freakin’ LOVE sandwiches!(And love even more that she will downright bring it to you!) http://www.porchrockin.com/ Essentially, she posts a menu on Sunday night. You email, call, or text to place an order. Lunch arrives at your location on sandwich day. How cool…

  • Tweet for the Troops!

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    Let me just start out this post with a full disclosure-esque statement: I am so privileged to be associated with the team at Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q. (I provide marketing and PR services for the NC-based restaurant brand.) Even if they weren’t a client, this post would so be happening!…

  • Taking Local Love to a New Level

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    So this whole “concept” is something that Mandy and I have been talking up for a looooong time. And I am really pumped to finally be getting it out there. It’s not anywhere close to being as content-rich as it will be soon, but it’s at least a start. Right…