Hey SI! I, too, am originally from up north and have lived in CLT for almost 12 yrs now. I have to say I love the chatty cashiers. My favorite Harris Teeter is @ Stonecrest and I love it b/c they call me by name, they say...

these things at the two big chains – they could care less about the community around them. I’m also near the Jewel on B'way & Addison and the notorious Dominick’s at B'way & Barry. I will occassionally visit both...

I think that may be it——cherry flavoring does remind me of the cough syrup mom used to force on me as a child. I also remember being given “cherry” flavored chewable vitamins that made me wanna gag...AND...

That’s actually why I haven’t forced the issue with him. The same thought occurred to me and since I cleared with his doctor that he’s getting enough calcium and vitamin D in his diet through other means, I...

I think you are right thew, but I do think your body can tell you when you are missing out on certain vitamins and minerals. I rarely eat red meat but once a month, just before or during my period (TMI, but relevant to the story)...

for that by 12 (I will let one of them tell the story of why, which is bizarre enough that it turns out to justify the confusion), and that’s how Joan and I wound up racing down another 6 or 7 miles to meet up at B.J.'s...

Not true! You can get as much calcium from fortified orange juice and soy milk as you can from cow’s milk. I am allergic to cow’s milk and have never had trouble finding other sources in my diet. You can take...

minimum daily intake of water, fruits and vegetables, dairy, and 2 tsp of “healthy oils” —olive, canola, flaxseed oil. Also, a multi-vitamin) Here’s the list of “allowed” foods: ~lean meats,...

to reproduce. (thank goodness!) But I still hold that cloning makes it easier for a) traits that are perceived as good (but are actually bad in the long run) to be bred more quickly and easily than through natural reproduction and...

. 4. Work with him/her preparing those dishes until you can easily do them yourself. 5. Lean to pre-prep and put in place your ingredients for whatever dish. As you proceed, pay attention to: a) selecting meats, vegetables, and...

Definitely agree about carbonara – I never liked it b/c it was always too creamy for me, but now that I make it properly at home, I love it.

in the morning and iced tea throughout the day. What are some good healthy snacks besides the obvious of fruits or veggies? Also, I have some One A Day vitamins that I’ve started taking lately. Should I keep that up? Good tips...

, if the bakery couldn’t make a decent Dobos Torte, boy would I hear about it. Regular cooking has, to most peoples' minds, at least some redeeming qualities. There are vegetables and protein, it keeps you going all day,...

Checkerboard Cake http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004R90W/104-9145796-0256738?v=glance&n=284507

less), seasoned with salt, pepper, and hot curry powder. Or you can stick some turkey slices and mustard with this low calorie bread. It’d be proteiny and filling enough without being a) easy to eat too much of, or b) too...