#mornings

In my interview with Venita Aspen, we cover everything from her fool­proof strategy to avoid wardrobe malfunctions, why "Coraline" is the most stylish movie ever, and 100 ways to make a sandwich.

Get ready to switch your clocks. Me, I'll comply with DST change-ups if I must, but mostly I file the rigidity of the calendar seasons in the BS pile. I have my own guide to the seasons...

Day 2, I arrived hungry, and that was the plan: the food stand I started with, what I found in the VIP tent, outta-town ice cream, my interview with SG Chef Rusty & beer pro Gary Valentine, & more!

The house decorated in skulls, ravens, and sepia-toned family photos; $50 stuffed bears from the Coastal Carolina Fair; faces sweaty from rubber masks. My favorite fall memories are flooding back...

While I have no desire to be the pond police, I don't really care to witness one of the dim-witted Aflac ducks outside my window get eaten. Welcome to my wild coyote showdown—guess who won?

This is one blog I am very glad to be writing this in past tense... Trust me, I can't make this she/it up

Plus, more of Grit's thoughts on this week' infamous City Paper "bike story." We've also got the yoga studio winner and the winner of our 5-class pass. Click here for the results!

While touring Callie's Biscuits' new home, I found black pepper-bacon buttermilk biscuits, homemade jam, and pimiento cheese. Mmmmm. Another notable finding? THE perfect holiday hostess gift

Banish holiday cooking fears with this delicious and easy tart. It comes together in minutes and makes delicious use of one of fall's most celebrated fruits

Next up on my list of fall/winter essentials is a denim jacket. Learn here how to find one that fits properly so you don't end up looking homeless

A new season is upon us, which means new essentials. Let's talk about what you need to get through these next six months in style. First topic: Socks, from eclectic to solids

It may be a bit longer, but I've learned taking the scenic route to work has a pretty profound perk

Nothing says summertime like a good ole' tomato sandwich. Here's a super simple take on the delicious classic, plus a look at farm-fresh produce from the mountains of North Carolina

Here they are: The Second Quarter, 2012 Gritty Award winners

Let’s slow our roll a bit and sail into the weekend. The Grit team thinks Renae’s lyrical post—sprinkled with lovely images like “the peekaboo line of fire”—is sure to do the trick

Life-changing goat cheese and crispy heavenly bacon—trust me you will want to make this

Try this simple summer salad inspired by Caviar and Bananas, kale courtesy of Ambrose Farms

Cheese lovers will revel in the delights of Goat. Sheep. Cow. Wine lovers, charcuterie lovers, and bread lovers, too!

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