Olde Hickory Tap Room in Hickory (of course) This place gets rave reviews from the locals, so perhaps we visited on an off night? I’m not sure, but I didn’t see enough redeeming qualities in what we had or the atmosphere to go back to give it a second chance. We began our meal with … Continue reading
Southern Living never lets me down. Well, hardly ever. They recommended I go to Mr. Fish if I was ever in Myrtle Beach (here’s my proof: South Carolina’s 10 Best Seafood Restaurants) and Mr. Fish let me down. But Southern Living, you better listen up and maybe print a retraction. My family and I along … Continue reading
Willow Creek Inn is a special dining and event venue in the beautiful western area of our county. It’s different from anything we have around here, but delightfully so. The menu changes daily and to eat here you *must* have a reservation. No reservation, no dinner! Don’t let that intimidate you, make the call and … Continue reading
Old Stone Steakhouse in Belmont, NC . Well, heck. I’d heard so many good things about this quaint little steakhouse in Belmont, and I wanted to love it. I did. But I didn’t. First, let me commend the owners on the beauty of the restaurant. They did great things with the small space, making it … Continue reading
This is absolutely one of my favorite pies. It is no-bake and super easy to make! Perfect for a summer day. My mom made these when I was a little girl for my dad, so it reminds me of that wonderful time. I hope it transports you to summer! Susan’s Lemon Icebox Pie INGREDIENTS 1/2 … Continue reading
My husband and I have found a couple that love to explore the area’s restaurants, just like we do! We try to go out on Friday nights to enjoy each other’s company and try a new restaurant. It is so much more fun with the four of us foodies together! One of our most recent … Continue reading
I am not crazy about lemon flavor, but my husband loves it. I am crazy about sweetened condensed milk. So, with these bars, we are both happy. Lemon Crumb Bars INGREDIENTS 1 (18 1/2 ounce) box lemon cake mix or 1 (18 1/2 ounce) box yellow cake mix 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened 1 … Continue reading
These easy pork chops are delicious with this sauce. Next time I make it, I’m skipping the racks and just letting them lay around in the sauce to soak it up. Otherwise, it doesn’t pick up as much flavor as it could. Hope you like it! Broiled Pork Chops 3/4 cup ketchup 3/4 cup water … Continue reading
Geitner Park is a very peaceful place. We visited in July (and I’m just now posting ?) and enjoyed a pizza from Tony’s while listening to the crickets chirp. Here’s a list of the amenities: Picnic Shelter Picnic tables grills gazebos paved bikeways walking and nature trails boat dock and ramp fishing pier rest … Continue reading
You want to know where the best pizza is in Hickory? It’s at Tony’s, in a little strip mall near Target. It stays wrapped up, so you know it is good. We like New York style pizza, thin and bendy. This pizza is perfect for that, with a crispy crust perfect for crunching. Another awesome … Continue reading
