Category Archives: Food and Recipes

Gingerbread and Cupcakes!

Posted on December 6, 2011 by phil

If baking is your thing, why not enter the Ultimate Cookie and Cupcake Challenge at Ballantyne Hotel? Sunday, Dec. 18th, 2-4pm, bring in your family favorite. Your prize could be an overnight stay with breakfast in bed! If you’d rather … Continue reading →

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New South Grilling!

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Buzz

New South Grilling! The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge’s culinary team will share techniques on how to maximize flavor and enhance presentation for everything from seafood to steaks. Sign up today (704-248-4100) to learn how to take your backyard grilling to … Continue reading →

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AmericaTakesItOff!

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Buzz

AmericaTakesItOff! You don’t have to avoid all indulgences to slim down this summer – just choose your treats wisely. Before you go to your next neighborhood BBQ, test your knowledge of the calorie counts of some seasonal favorites. Go to … Continue reading →

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Experience Nature at the Greenways!

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Buzz

Experience Nature at the Greenways! The Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill is a beautiful park-like area that has over 2,300 acres of oak-hickory dogwood forests, shimmering lakes and rolling pastures. The McMullen Creek Greenway in South Charlotte is … Continue reading →

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Our Local Restaurant at the Clubhouse!

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Buzz

Our Local Restaurant at the Clubhouse!  Try out the new menu this month at the Blue Heron restaurant at the Carolina Lakes Golf Club.  They have nightly features, a dinner buffet on Saturdays and a breakfast/brunch buffet on Sundays.  Join … Continue reading →

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Cold Weather, Warm Soup!

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Buzz

The ultimate in comfort food. Here is a small twist on traditional Chicken Noodle soup. Chicken Noodle Meatball Soup: 1 Rotisserie Chicken (from your favorite super market deli) 1 16oz Bag of Baby Carrots 2 Celery Stalks (to taste) 1lb ground … Continue reading →

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Football Season is here!

Posted on September 6, 2008 by Buzz

With fall brings the FOOTBALL! What a great excuse for a party! Get your friends together and stir it up with a few friends routing for the other team! Click here for some Football Party Food ideas! Score a touchdown … Continue reading →

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The Buzz in Ballantyne

Posted on September 6, 2008 by Buzz

A new wine, bar, and tapas style cafe is opening soon in Ballantyne. The D’Vine Wine Cafe. If you try it out, let us know what you think!

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A Summer treat: Fresh Yellow Corn

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Buzz

Corn is good for skin care, boosting nervous system, digestion and maintaining low cholesterol levels. Corn Chowder Ingredients 1/2 pound bacon, diced
 1 medium onion, chopped
 1/4 cup celery, chopped (optional) 2 tablespoon flour 2 cups whole-kernel corn
 2 cups … Continue reading →

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Fresh Peach Salsa

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Buzz

2 Cups chopped, fresh peaches 1/8 Cup chopped sweet onion 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper 1 to 2 cloves garlic minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon sugar Max all ingrediaents … Continue reading →

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Live Jazz Music at Maggiano’s

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Buzz

Come out and enjoy some great live music as Zita Foster will be performing a variety of jazz and popular standards with John Valerio (piano) from 6:00 to 9:30 Wednesday July 30th at Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant located at 4400 … Continue reading →

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5 Second Rule

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Buzz

Turns out that the old adage that if you drop something and pick it up within 5 seconds you don’t have to worry about germs, is not true. Research shows that if you drop a food item (candy, french fry … Continue reading →

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