heart•string (härt str ng ) n.

1. heartstrings The deepest feelings or affections: a tug at the heartstrings.

2. One of the nerves or tendons formerly believed to brace and sustain the heart.

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TUNA MELT

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May is sandwich month at Carolina HeartStrings and Alessa and I have been making some wonderful combinations.  This week I decided to made a tried and true favorite at our house.  The Husband and I love a tuna melt.  This is such an easy recipe to personalize any way that you want . . . → Read More: TUNA MELT

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WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

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Lake Moultrie at Bonneau Beach, South Carolina

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SWEET MAGNOLIAS

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Magnolias – the iconic southern blossom – not really a flower but a flowering tree.

We are surrounded by magnolias here in the Carolinas and how lucky we are!  Their beautiful fragrance and majestic presence are just a small part of our natural beauty.  I love when you see the odd one in . . . → Read More: SWEET MAGNOLIAS

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CUCUMBER TEA SANDWICHES

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One of things I love most about blogging is that it brings me closer to those I love.  Initially Tammie and I started out wanting to stay in touch and saw Carolina HeartStrings as a fun way to do that.  But blogging has also motivated me to do extra projects and cook different . . . → Read More: CUCUMBER TEA SANDWICHES

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THE ORIGINAL BUTTER BELL CROCK

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Our friends at Foodie Blogroll asked us to tell our readers about this wonderful butter storage device.  I have to admit that the first time I saw this was last year when we were cooking with our friend Elise from Cooking with Elise.  I was a little confused when she told me . . . → Read More: THE ORIGINAL BUTTER BELL CROCK

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FOR THE LOVE OF MAX

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If ever a dog could write a colorful memoir, Max would be that dog.  He has been the guard dog at my shop for 11 years and since he was an adult dog when I got him from the SPCA I don’t truly know his age but for being over 80 in human . . . → Read More: FOR THE LOVE OF MAX

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BRIE AND STRAWBERRY PANINI

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This month we are making all kinds of sandwich combinations.  Check out Alessa’s wonderful Pineapple Mango Chicken Pita.  Can you tell we love fruit here at Carolina HeartStrings and what better time of year than strawberry picking time to be creative?  I used some of the wonderful strawberries I picked last weekend hanging . . . → Read More: BRIE AND STRAWBERRY PANINI

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WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

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My own backyard!  Rolesville, North Carolina

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CAROLINA ROOTS – ADLUH FLOUR MILLS

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My post this month for our Carolina Roots feature is Adluh Flour Mills.  Now flour is not unique to South Carolina so my focus will be on the history that this particular mill has.  Adluh Flour Mills is well over 110 years old and is the result of several mergers between North AND . . . → Read More: CAROLINA ROOTS – ADLUH FLOUR MILLS

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PINEAPPLE-MANGO CHICKEN SALAD PITAS

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I love tropical fruits and mixed into chicken salad you have the makings for a wonderful sandwich filling especially in a pita pocket!    Try this poolside or pack for work.  Add a little of any leftover fruit on the side and you have a complete lunch.

½ cup chopped pineapple

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