Be Well Table; Valentine’s Day Strawberry Puff Pastry Tart

A perfect and simple dessert for Valentine’s Day with fresh strawberries, strawberry jam, and an easy glaze! Servings: 6 Prep time: 5 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 package […]
My Journey with a Sourdough Starter

If you’ve ever admired the tangy aroma of freshly baked sourdough bread or seeing others successfully make a sourdough starter, you aren’t alone. It has been on my to-do list […]
Small Bites, Big Impact: Why Supporting Local Food Matters in Lake Norman

There is something unmistakably special about sharing a meal in Lake Norman. It might be a quiet morning spent sipping coffee as the lake wakes up, a long lunch that […]
Be Well Table; Pesto White Chicken Chili

This pesto white chicken chili brings a little brightness to the gray days of January. It’s cozy and creamy, but the hit of basil and garlic keeps it feeling lively […]
Be Well Table; Raspberry Crumble Quinoa Bowl

High protein quinoa recipes are easy to come by, but this one is a unique way to use quinoa for breakfast and packs about 33 grams of protein per bowl! […]
919 Backyard BBQ; Double Smoked Spiral Ham

For December I wanted to share a go to holiday dish that I love doing – a double smoked spiral ham! This is a simple recipe that doesn’t require a […]
Blu Star Grill – Where the Freshest Ingredients Meet Culinary Magic

Proud to have served the Lake Norman area for the past 13 years, Blu Star Grill in Mooresville, NC, continues to set the perfect stage for birthday dinners, anniversary toasts, […]
Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas

Servings: 6 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 5 cups kale, chopped ¼ cup pumpkin seeds ¼ cup panko crumbs 15-ounce can chickpeas […]
919 Backyard BBQ: Chicken Greens & Grains Bowl w/ Taco Salad Vinaigrette

For this month I wanted to do a weekday favorite around my house. A chicken greens & grains bowl. It’s so much better at home and a fraction of the […]
Peninsula Prime Seafood & Steakhouse – Serving Hospitality at its Finest

photos by: EMILY COWAN, ROOTED SOCIAL MEDIA There’s something decidedly delicious in the air at Peninsula Prime Seafood & Steakhouse in Cornelius. It’s not just that you’ll be savoring the […]