Novel Event: Benefit for the Literacy Council
January 24, 2012 – 15:16 |

We have a quick quiz for you. If you answer “I don’t know” to any of the following questions, then you need to make plans to go to the Florence Area Literacy Council’s Novel Event on Saturday, February 4, 2012. We’ll be there, so join us!

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Thank You Friday
January 27, 2012 – 07:00 |

As fellow users of Twitter, you know that Fridays are often marked by the use of the “#FF” hashtag, denoting other Twitter users that the poster suggests we follow. Today, however, I’m doing something a little different. Today, for me anyway, I’ll be using “#TYF”, standing for “Thank You Friday” instead of Follow Friday. This will designate people that you should follow, because they have been positive influences in my and many others’ lives, as well as some general statements of appreciation.

Why? Glad you asked.

Yesterday, I had a pretty major health scare. Thanks to the excellent doctors, nurses, and techs that cared for me, I believe all turned out alright. To God, and those good people, I am truly grateful.

I am also grateful to you as PeeDeeFoodie.com readers, family, friends, and fellow foodies of the Pee Dee region and beyond. Your prayers and well-wishes made a difference to my wife and I, as the day wore on and the tests proceeded. It’s a privilege to write and record our articles and podcasts for you, and I am thrilled that I will be able to continue to do so.

So, head over to my Twitter profile, if you’re curious about for whom I am thankful. I’ll be posting thoughts periodically throughout the day.

Thanks for reading PeeDeeFoodie.com and for listening to our weekly podcast, the Pee Dee Food Show. Have a great #TYF and may we all see many, many more.

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Tuesday Tip: Parched And Loving It
January 24, 2012 – 20:05 |
Tuesday Tip: Parched And Loving It

Welcome to another Tuesday Tip. I know it’s late, but it’ still Tuesday! Server issues last night, camera issues this morning, and a busy day which included falling off a ladder caused a little delay, …

PDFS Episode 11 – Cajuns in the Kitchen
January 20, 2012 – 18:30 |
PDFS Episode 11 – Cajuns in the Kitchen

From the heart of the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina, welcome to the Pee Dee Food Show! In Episode 11 – Cajuns in the Kitchen, I turn the microphone over to Mrs. Pee Dee Foodie who is talking with her mother, Mae, about their Cajun heritage and the cooking traditions of their family and friends. That bit of Cajun influence is our household and right here in the Pee Dee, a well. From gumbo and potato stew, to stuffed cabbage and jambalaya — it’s all in there. Recipes for two of the dishes will be posted on PeeDeeFoodie.com in the future. Look for them soon.

Winner: $50.00 Victors Bistro Gift Certificate from VisitFLO.com
January 19, 2012 – 18:30 |
Winner: $50.00 Victors Bistro Gift Certificate from VisitFLO.com

We have a winner! After putting together a list of all Facebook commenters and Tweeters, I pulled up Random.org and entered the range of numbers 1 through 38.  The winner is …

Reader Contest: $50.00 Victors Bistro Gift Certificate from VisitFLO.com
January 17, 2012 – 20:46 |
Reader Contest: $50.00 Victors Bistro Gift Certificate from VisitFLO.com

Thanks to the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau, we’ve been given the opportunity to award one lucky PeeDeeFoodie.com reader a $50.00 gift certificate to Victors Bistro. Here are the details!

Special Menus Available for #RWSC 2012
January 14, 2012 – 11:36 |
Special Menus Available for #RWSC 2012

Welcome to Restaurant Week in South Carolina! We’ve got the details because we’re helping to promote the event again this year, in conjunction with the South Carolina Hospitality Association and the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. …

Victor’s Bistro – Menu for #RWSC 2012
January 14, 2012 – 11:24 |

Restaurant Week in South Carolina is happening now. This year the statewide dates for Restaurant Week are January 12-22, 2012. That means some special menus and pricing at local restaurants meant to get you and I to …

Red Bone Alley – Menu for #RWSC 2012
January 14, 2012 – 11:17 |

Restaurant Week in South Carolina is happening now. This year the statewide dates for Restaurant Week are January 12-22, 2012. That means some special menus and pricing at local restaurants meant to get you and I to …

Great American Grill – Menu for #RWSC 2012
January 14, 2012 – 11:05 |

Restaurant Week in South Carolina is happening now. This year the statewide dates for Restaurant Week are January 12-22, 2012. That means some special menus and pricing at local restaurants meant to get you and I to …

PDFS Episode 10 – Best Memories of 2011
January 13, 2012 – 07:00 |
PDFS Episode 10 – Best Memories of 2011

From the heart of the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina, welcome to the Pee Dee Food Show! In Episode 10 we’re taking a look back at 2011 — a big, Big, BIG year for us — and celebrating our second year on the web. The episode features Mrs. Pee Dee Foodie, Garin Dickerson, and Alan Cooke. Many thanks to Dave Baker, Tom Kinard, and everyone at Miller Communications for the use of the studio and their support.

Foodie Talk on Star 93.7 FM’s Kinard ‘N Koffee
January 12, 2012 – 21:00 |
Foodie Talk on Star 93.7 FM’s Kinard ‘N Koffee

On Thursday, January 11th at about 8:10am, I was a guest on Star 93.7′s Kinard-n-Koffee with Tom Kinard. It was a whole lot of fun talking food, foodies, and food culture with Tom. Where does Tom recommend for great local barbecue? What’s the food identity of the Pee Dee? We talked about that and a lot more. Here are a few photos from the visit.

It’s Restaurant Week in South Carolina!
January 12, 2012 – 11:00 |
It’s Restaurant Week in South Carolina!

Yep, it’s Restaurant Week in South Carolina! We’ve got the details because we’re helping to promote the event again this year, in conjunction with the South Carolina Hospitality Association and the Florence Convention & Visitors …

Abingdon Manor: Amaretto Cream
January 4, 2012 – 18:00 |
Abingdon Manor: Amaretto Cream

This month’s velvety sauce is a rich addition to many desserts — Amaretto Cream. It is pictured here paired with a chocolate terrine but is wonderful with poached pears or baked apples. Remember if you have any questions about the recipes we send out or something you have had for dinner here you can always call or email… technical support is always available.