Area mothers talk about handing down their cooking heritage to the next generation Full story »

Dining out at lunch can be the most important meal of the day...so choose wisely. Full story »

Find some of the best outside eating options in Anderson with this handy guide. Full story »

Sugary drinks and empty calories shouldn't dominate one's diet, Ellie Taylor says. Full story »

The City of Anderson and Main Street Events have partnered yet again for a popular, downtown event. Full story »

Recipe for happiness while growing up on Daufuskie Island: Take a base of natural foods; season it with good cooking; thicken with home remedies; sprinkle with hard work and stir in family stories.
Author Sallie Ann Robinson tells what made this combination work and held her family together in “Cooking the Gullah Way, Morning, Noon, and Night.” Full story »

One of my biggest problems when I became the Anderson County Farmer’s Market manager was the fact that I was not a big fan of vegetables. I am not saying I didn’t eat them, but they were more of a necessary evil than an exciting culinary experience. Full story »

Recently, I was introduced to the world of Amish Friendship Bread and the absolute magic that can come from something as simple as a sweet, tasty bread. Full story »

I have been extolling the virtues of locally grown produce all summer in this column. By now everyone knows supporting local growers is good for their health, their pocketbook, their community, and the environment. Full story »

There are two weekends during which you will never see me in a store. One is the weekend after Thanksgiving. There is no sale big enough to entice me out into the crowd and chaos. I had a friend who actually got out of bed a 3 a.m. to be the first in line at a store. Now imagine thousands of people just as crazy (I mean, focused and determined) as my friend, competing with you for every sales item. No thank you; leave me out! Full story »

There is no need for nutrition labels at a place where the food is from your own backyard. Full story »

Among the many wonderful attributes of being a parent is the fact that your children give you an excuse to go to every kids’ movie. Full story »

Looking for fresh everything? Look no further than your local farmer's market. Full story »

The only thing louder than your rumbling stomach is the sound of you snapping at your coworkers.
By the third time you slam down the phone, everyone around you is practically begging you to please go get a muffin or something.
Skipping breakfast is easy, especially when you’re dashing out of the door with 12 minutes to get to work. But it’s never a good idea. Full story »

It is the time of year when fresh sweet corn is available at the market. By the size of the crowds gathered around the truck beds of corn, I know many Anderson County residents feel the same way I do about this sweet, succulent treat. Full story »