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Welcome!

Thanks for coming! You're in the virtual home for my writing self, which means I get to set the scene, ignoring the chaos of real life. Imagine either my Italian grandma's sauce and meatballs simmering in a crock pot redolent of garlic, or my New Orleans grandma's gumbo bubbling on the stove and studded with rich andouille and crab. Billie Holliday wails from the speakers, and a couple of dogs with a better back story than I have, lie snoozing. Add in a fierce band of smart, sassy and opinionated but kind people who have already started drinking and talking. Now, what's your pleasure? Coffee? Wine? A martini? Get ready to add to the conversation, grab a cup, and come on in.

Latest Freelance Writing

You may notice your restaurant tab is higher. There's a good reason -- five, actually. My latest for the Post and Courier. Photo by Grace Beahm Alford.

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Hidden F&B Podcast

Latest Freelance Writing

Stella's Bistro and Stella's Brasserie, Julia Sholtz

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Of Note: Freelancing

Latest Freelance Writing

Of Note: Freelancing

Of Note: F&B

Hidden F&B - Interview with the Podcaster

Of Note: Freelancing

Hidden F&B - Special Edition: Dames Oops

Hidden F&B - Interview with the Podcaster

On a special edition to raise money for food and bev scholarships, we host 4 women from Les Dames d'Escoffier for a frank discussion about mistakes and resilience. Listen in!

You can still donate to scholarships! Just hit the Donate Now button below!

Hidden F&B - Interview with the Podcaster

Charleston Grit editor turns the tables and interviews the podcast host!

NOTE: YOU CAN STILL HELP FOOD & BEV FOLK AFFECTED BY THE SHUTDOWN! CHECK OUT ALL THE WAYS YOU CAN HELP EMPLOYEES FROM THESE SPECIAL EDITION PODCASTS:

Help Indigo Road employees (Steve Palmer guest)

Help employees of FIG and the Ordinary (Mike Lata guest)

Help employees of Cru, Cru Catering and Purlieu (John Zucker guest)

Help Pay it Forward Charleston (Michael Shemtov guest)