Low Country Bella

Key West is becoming more of my world than ever before. Another amazing week in our winter paradise, this place has slowly evolved from a...

The final leg of our trip through France took us to Normandy. After leaving Amboise, we drove for another three hours, with the journey...

It was tough to leave Paris, and as I mentioned, 3 nights wasn’t enough. But the drive to Amboise was very scenic.  We stopped in the...

I waited a bit to write this one, it deserved good, deep thought, and homage.  I loved Paris a lot more than I thought I would. It was a...

They say London is not well known for their cuisine.  We had the usuals, beef Wellington, fish and chips, Yorkshire pudding, scones with...

As Debby rolls in to the Lowcountry, everyone is asking if our old friend will make an appearance. Legend holds that the Gray Man is the...

Our last stop on our wine and cheese pairing collaboration was Mountain Brook Vineyard, also located in the Tryon NC foothills. The vibe...

The first stop on our day excursion of wine tastings and cheese pairings was Overmountain Vineyards.  I parked the car and as I looked...

Our second stop on our day of wine and cheese pairings was Parker-Binns Vineyard. You will find this multi-generation family owned and...

Ive been here in Pawleys Island for 4 years, yet have never stepped foot into this charming inn.  However, until recently, I didnt...

I left the lowcountry this week and headed up Hwy 17 for a few days to Wilmington to spend some time with a long time friend.  It’s been...

Ive lost count how many times I have come here, but one thing is for sure it never gets old. There is just so much to tell you....

It was so much fun sipping wine with the owner/winemaker of Laurel Haven Estate. Prior to her adventure in wine, Jenna Bice had a career...

The Stone Ashe site was discovered on a granite, rocky, steep slope mountainside that was described as 'unsuitable for agricultural...

A potential Hallmark movie set, this beautiful land  was originally comprised most of what today is the Hoopers Creek valley. It once...

2023 was all about Hemingway, 2024 was about history and nature.  I cant tell you how many people stick their nose up when I tell them we...

The people of Raffaldini wines have managed to bring a part of Italy to North Carolina. The beautiful countryside is reminiscent of the...

October is a beautiful month head a bit north for some wine tasting. It is only a 90 minute drive from Fort Mill, and the weather is...

There are approximately 12 vineyards in South Carolina. While enjoying the Kiawah/Seabrook/Wadmalaw areas, I stopped in at Deep Water...

In May 2022, I had my second knee replacement. It was long overdue, and this time I took 9 weeks off from work. If you know me, I am...