By Tammie, on May 17th, 2012
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
By Alessa, on May 16th, 2012
Lake Moultrie at Bonneau Beach, South Carolina
By Alessa, on May 15th, 2012
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
By Alessa, on May 14th, 2012
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
By Tammie, on May 12th, 2012

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
By Alessa, on May 11th, 2012
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
By Tammie, on May 10th, 2012
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
By Tammie, on May 9th, 2012
My own backyard! Rolesville, North Carolina
By Alessa, on May 8th, 2012
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
By Alessa, on May 7th, 2012
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
. . . → Read More: PINEAPPLE-MANGO CHICKEN SALAD PITAS