This blog started over 10 years ago as a way to obsessively document my favorite restaurants. Now it’s a place for philosophical musings, life-hacking and personal data ideas, nature and garden inspiration and still (of course) food fun and local adventures.
it is what it is
zen wisdom from unexpected places Hubs and I had a number of improvements done to the exterior of our house
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the beginning
Setting the Scene Being hit by so many combinations of positive and negative messages online and in the news gets
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Motivated Monday – Healthy Eating Options in Raleigh
I know you’re trying to eat healthy right now so let’s break down some of the top local options for
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Raleigh Christmas Lights 2016
It’s that time of year again to get in the car with a mug of hot cocoa and find the
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Raleigh Excursion: Robertson Millpond Paddle and Grounds Cafe
A Kayak Paddle and a Leisurely Coffee Stop There is such tranquility in floating gently through the sunken forest of
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Piedmont Farm Tour, April 23-24th 2016
Piedmont Farm Tour for Family Fun For only $30 for a car, you can bring the whole family on a
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Raleigh City Farm 4th Bearthday Celebration – April 23, 2016
Raleigh City Farm Hosting 4th Bearthday Celebration It seems like only yesterday that Raleigh City Farm completed their crowdfunding campaign
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Motivated Monday: Tropical Smoothie Cafe
I love Tropical Smoothie Cafe because they have a lot of options for us calorie and macro counters. Here’s a
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Got to Be NC Competition Dining is Back for 2016!
Got to Be NC Competition Dining The Got to Be NC Competition Dining Series, a single-elimination tournament highlighting the best
Read moreSouthern Ideal Home Show – April 8-10
Southern Ideal Home Show, with Brews & Bites The Southern Ideal Home Show, happening at the fairgrounds next month, will be
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Newk’s Eatery – Healthy Fast-Casual in Cary, NC – CLOSED
Yes, another healthy fast-casual option in Cary with an under 600 calorie menu.
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JoCa’s Gourmet Dawgs N Shakes
Meat in tube form, as Anthony Bourdain calls the beloved hot dog, is so tempting that it will bust even
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Juicing – Cold remedy, magic elixir, detox? Or bunk?
A popular juice shot recommended by the internet to fight off a cold or a flu is a shot of
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St. Baldrick’s Benefit at Fox & Hound Aug 27th
St. Baldrick’s Charity Event at North Hills If you enjoy helping people while eating $2 tacos, i think I have
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