Chili Cook-Off 2013

Chili Cook-Off 2013

I love chili. I am convinced that it is the food of the gods. It can be made so many ways, and it’s one of the few recipes that is hard to screw up. Each year, the Historic Columbia Foundation puts on an outstanding chili cook-off, and this year they celebrated 15 years of homemade chili goodness! I was invited back to dive into (not literally) the wonderful homemade chills that adorned...

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I Need Lattimore Inspiration

I Need Lattimore Inspiration

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, or have no interest in collegiate sports, you have probably heard about Marcus Lattimore’s terrible injury. I saw it happen live on TV and my heart sank. Living in Columbia, a mere 20 minutes from The University of South Carolina and William’s Brice Stadium, the Gamecocks are near and dear to my heart. And #21, is one of our favorite...

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This Weeks Top 10 Things to do in Columbia

Be sure to sign up to get this e-mailed directly to you. Click here to sign up.         Friday September 21, 2012 -Thursday September 27, 2012 Last Day of Summer & Last Free Concert of the Season: Music at Sandhill Friday September 21, 2012 Boo. Hoo. Hate to see it go, don’t you? Well, put your shaggin shoes on one more time and head to the Village at Sandhill for their last...

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This Weeks Top 10 Things to do in Columbia

Be sure to sign up to get this e-mailed directly to you. Click here to sign up.   Friday September 14, 2012 -Thursday September 20, 2012 Greek Festival! Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Thursday September 13, 2012 – Sunday September 16, 2012 Join the fun and savor the delicious Greek treats at the 26th Annual Greek Festival in downtown Columbia. Check out theschedule here. The...

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Friday Night Traditions

Friday Night Traditions

Flash back! It’s the 80’s. Poison, Def Leppard, Motley Crue and Bon Jovi top the charts. VCR’s, jelly bracelets, and Swatche’s are the rage. I am a short chubby middle schooler with aspirations of popularity and rock stardom. But right now, it’s Friday and that means one thing at my house…PIZZA NIGHT!   Pizza delivery, a new and radical approach to dinner out, or is it in? I remember...

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This Weeks Top 10 Things to Do in Columbia

Be sure to sign up to get this e-mailed directly to you. Click here to sign up.       Friday August 31,2012 -Thursday September 6, 2012 Tailgating Week & Ricky’s Famous Pork Chop Sandwich: Mr. Friendly’s Today Thursday August 30, 2012 & Friday August 31, 2012 In anticipation of football season, Mr. Friendly’s will be serving all of your favorite tailgate dishes,...

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