Southerners are used to being ribbed for our drawls and y’alls, fried food and how many first names we have. There’s an element of truth there or the stereotypes wouldn’t stick. We’re rightly famous for our fried food (seriously, is there anything that can’t be fried?), “Co-Colas” and Moon Pies. Now, hang onto your seat because that most Southern delicacy, OKRA, is now a SUPERFOOD!
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If your favorite treat is selected by our celebrity chef, you’ll win a $100 Whole Foods Gift Card, plus a Set Starter 2.0 Interval Timer. Read more →
“Spring is the time of year when it is summer in the sun and winter in the shade.” ― Charles Dickens, Great Expectations
After 30+ years of all-but-living-at-the-gym, I find myself wanting to get back in touch with nature and enjoy time outside again. Now the changes in my workout routine are based, not on a group fitness schedule, but, on the changing of the seasons.
I consider myself a lucky girl to have a professional chef, Tina Martini, aka The Medicine Chef and The Tofu Guru, as a regular contributor on Checkit! with Leigh. I love to cook but I’m a far cry from professional status, so I’ve learned lots from the tips and tricks Tina is sharing with all of us. It’s through Chef Martini that I came to know about Coconut Bliss, and their delicious vegan delight. Read more →
When I started my blog, Checkit!, it seemed the WordPress editorial calendar was a logical, easy choice. It WAS simple and efficient…. up to a point . The point at which I discovered CoSchedule.
Everyone who is even remotely close to me will already know that my middle son married the “Hot Swedish Chick”, his long-time girlfriend, last year. For our family this was the event of the century. Bigger than William and Kate, but with a MUCH smaller guest list. Read more →
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