Recent Articles & Episodes
Is Panera Bread Coming to Florence?
Short answer: Not any time soon. Long answer: We touched base with Panera Bread recently after seeing a rumor circulate via social media that Florence was due for a location in the coming months. The response from Panera was timely and clear. We appreciate both. “We saw [the PeeDeeFoodie.com] post on our Facebook page regarding [...]
Category: Featured Articles, Florence, Rumors
Hybrids versus GMOs
Most people today don’t know the difference between a hybrid and a GMO. I have to admit that I didn’t until a recent podcast episode recording session with SC Real Foods, a highly knowledgeable content partner here at PeeDeeFoodie.com. Listen to that special episode here. While I’m no expert in these areas, I’ll attempt to [...]
Category: Featured Articles, Florence Downtown, Rumors, Where in the Pee Dee?
Third Annual Pee Dee Area Big Brothers Big Sisters BBQ Cook-off
Mark your weekend calendars for Friday, April 5th and Saturday, April 6th. Those are the dates for the Third Annual Big Brothers and Big Sisters Bar-B-Que Cookoff. Watch this brief video by Smile Media for more information. Then enjoy!
Category: Featured Articles, Nonprofit Events, Video
New Regional Magazine to Feature Foodie Column
I’m excited to share with you that I’ve been asked to contribute a monthly column on local food happenings and culture to a new regional magazine. It’s called The List and it will be unlike anything out there today. Scheduled to release its debut issue in April 2013, The List will spotlight the people, places [...]
Category: Announcements, Featured Articles
PDFS 049 – Red Bone Alley with Dale Barth
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There is a growing trend (thankfully) for local restaurants to use locally-sourced produce. In this episode I talk with Dale Barth, a long-time proponent of all things local to learn why it’s so important to him. You might be surprised at what you hear and how it’s setting a standard for others.
Category: Eating Local, Eating Locally, Featured Articles, Podcast
Which Restaurants are Serving Corned Beef & Cabbage?
You may have heard the phrase, “Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.” I think that may very well be true. That said, I’m proud to say that I’ve got a bit of the Cochran clan blood in me. My maternal grandfather’s family came from Ireland many, many years ago. Maybe that’s why I love the [...]
Category: Featured Articles, St. Patrick's Day
Google Reader is Going Bye-Bye. Time to Re-Subscribe
Do you use Google Reader to subscribe to our blog or other blogs around the interwebz? If you do, this helpful housekeeping information is for you. Google, in its infinite wisdom, has decided to sunset the much beloved Google Reader, effective July 1, 2013. That means its going away folks. Since it’s hugely popular, that [...]
Category: Announcements, Housekeeping
Pee Dee Food Show: Relevant and Easy to Find
Periodically, we check the standings of our PeeDeeFoodie.com podcast, the Pee Dee Food Show, among the over one hundred thousand other English language podcasts on the interwebz these days. Here’s why that’s important: • We want to know how relevant the show is to listeners’ key areas of interest; and • We want to know [...]
Category: Featured Articles, Housekeeping, Podcast, Thank You
PDFS 048 – Rebel Pie with Alan Cooke
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Rebel Pie, the award-winning wood fired, brick oven pizza restaurant near Timmonsville, SC is moving! To where? Well, you’d better listen to this episode of our podcast to find out. Alan Cooke, owner and professional pizzaiolo, is my special guest.
Category: Content Partners, Eating Local, Eating Locally, Podcast
Vendor Booth Space for Taste of Florence 2013 is Now Available
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The official TASTE OF FLORENCE website has now been updated with the forms you need to register your business for the October 15, 2013 event at the Florence Civic Center. If you’re a food producer, processor or purveyor this event is one that you shouldn’t miss.
Category: Announcements, Taste of Florence
Photo Gallery: Charleston Wine + Food Festival 2013
We invite you to view this photo gallery of the Saturday events at the 2013 Charlestson Wine + Food Festival. Amy Scott-Lundy, contributing blogger here at PeeDeeFoodie.com, and her husband, Clay, attended and reported what they found and enjoyed. Watch the official recap video, as well.
Category: CONTRIBUTORS, Food Festival, Photo Gallery
Video Recap: Charleston Wine + Food Festival 2013
We invite you to watch this official video recap of the Saturday events at the 2013 Charlestson Wine + Food Festival. Amy Scott-Lundy, contributing blogger here at PeeDeeFoodie.com, and her husband, Clay, attended and reported what they found and enjoyed. View Amy’s photos, as well.
Category: CONTRIBUTORS, Food Festival
