Here is the no fluff guide to the Amtrak Roomette – the good, the bad, the ugly, and the really ugly. Best solo trip ever….20 years ago. Many, many moons ago I booked a ticket on Amtrak from Salt Lake City, Utah to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I had been transferred to Utah for a job and …
How was your Thanksgiving? I am only few weeks late. Mr. Beet and I spent Thanksgiving week with family on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. It was cold and rainy, for me perfect winter like weather. The kind of weather you just want to sit down and stuff your face, right? We spent Thanksgiving …
After the success of Butcher and Bee in Charleston, the owners opened a neighborhood market just in front of their restaurant. A place for specialty goods, food and beverages. There is also a very small menu for breakfast and a few lunch items. Butcher and Bee has sinced moved up the road but The Daily is …
We were looking for a unique restaurant to try some fresh and local fare on a recent trip to Charleston, SC and we found the perfect place- Butcher and Bee. Just slightly north of the downtown area, Butcher and Bee is hidden next to a photography studio and the High Wire Distillery. There is only …
Where do you go for freshly prepared fish and veggies on Hilton Head Island? Chow Daddy’s of course. We had an amazing meal. First of all, we sat out in the outdoor dining area which is perfectly secluded from the hustle and bustle of the island. We were there at sunset and it was romantic …
While spending a week in Charleston recently, Mr. Beet and I marveled at the number of historic plantations in the area. A few are still working plantations producing tea and wine, while others have been turned into museums showcasing Charleston’s rich history. Mr. Beet and I recently spent an afternoon at the Magnolia Plantation and …
Hey all y’all! I’ve been learning to speak Southern while in South Carolina. Last week we were in Atlanta, then went to Ft. Myers a few days for a blogger conference and had a few days at home in Orlando before heading out again. This time we were in Hilton Head Island for a few …
Here is the final installment of our trip to the south. We are leaving Carolina. Previous trip recaps can be found at the end of this post. Our long 11 day trip has finally come to an end. Sadness. It seems just yesterday we packed up the car, kissed the kittens goodbye and headed …
Here is another installment of our trip to the south. Previous trip recaps can be found at the end of this post. By our third full day in Charleston the ice storm was just an old memory. The temperatures were expected to climb into the high 60’s. I again spent the morning working on the …
Here is another installment of our trip to the south. Previous trip recaps can be found at the end of this post. The day after the massive ice storm crippled the city of Charleston, many of the schools, offices and bridges remained closed as people recovered from losing power and heat. The Ravenel Bridge, …