Gap Creek Gourmet Gift Guide 2012

Well, the Christmas trees are up and the house is decorated. Now it’s time to get serious about shopping. It’s tough sometimes to figure out what to get everyone on my list. I’m sure you’re the same, right? Luckily, this year, I’ve been stockpiling ideas on Pinterest… bookmarking others. And now it’s time to share
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Umi, Open Studios and a writing workshop

So tonight this girl is snacking on Jalapeno Poppers and Chardonnay and Ritz Crackers and Pimento Cheese. Oh, and Halloween candy. High class, right? I’m on a cheese kick, can you tell? It’s the perfect ending to a perfect first half of my weekend. We ate at Umi in Hendersonville again last night. It’s our
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The conclusion of Small Plate Crawl…

1.Mushroom Stroganoff, 2.Reuben Egg Roll, 3.Cajun Shrimp and Grits 4.Foie Gras, 5.Tomatillo Tamale with Lobster, 6.Flourless Torte, 7.Fried Green Tomatoes with Gorgonzola and Honey (Square One), 8.Sweet Potato Coconut Bisque I’m a little sad Hendersonville’s Small Plate Crawl is over. Hats off to Carolina Epicurean and her little elves for a fantastic event. What an
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Hendersonville Small Plate Crawl… and puppies. (Seriously.)

I am too full to even drink my coffee this morning after yesterday. Hendersonville’s Small Plate Crawl began yesterday morning at 11:30 and I ate all day long! First thing, I traveled up the mountain to the beautiful little town of Flat Rock for stop number one in my food crawl, Flat Rock Village Bakery.
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