We love wine at our house and our absolute favorite is made right here in North Carolina from the delicious Muscadine grape. The Husband, Daughter and I recently took a tour of Duplin Winery to see just how our favorite wines are made. more →
Posts by: "Carolina Heartstrings"
This 574-acre park is located in Wake County and is home to the last operable water powered gristmill in the county. The centerpiece of the park is Yates Mill. more →
I am a chocoholic, I admit it. No bones about it. If I have to pick a food to be stranded on a dessert island with chocolate is it. The darker the better! more →
Sol Legare Island, South Carolina. Even many locals couldn’t tell you where it is. If you reply that it is between James Island and Folly Beach some may nod an understanding of the general area. more →
January 1738. The South Carolina Gazette printed the following advertisement for the property that John Drayton will purchase that same year…
“TO BE SOLD, a PLANTATION on Ashley River, 12 miles from Charles Town, containing 350 acres, whereof 150 acres of it is not yet clear’d, with a very good Dwelling-house, kitchen and several out houses,…” more →