Samantha 
This is the first blogpost since last fall. I had initially decided until after the holidays to update my blog. Then, I had some issues with GoDaddy and Google Authenticator that have finally been resolved. If you follow GFS on social media, you know I teased this recipe for Pimento Cheese a few months ago. … Read more
Hello readers! It’s been a while since I’ve updated with a new blogpost. Halloween is almost upon us, so why not try not out a new recipe? Our mom found one for Candy Corn Magic Bars from Dorothy Kern at Crazy for Crust. Nikki wanted to try it too, so we modified it to fit … Read more
As is often the case, Nikki and I tend to find and try new restaurants with our dad. Obviously due to the pandemic, this has changed our habits a lot. One new place that we have tried is Carolina Ale House. Carolina Ale House is a sports bar/restaurant that has multiple locations throughout the Carolinas. … Read more
It’s Bo Time. Anytime is Bo Time, really. Bojangles is a fast food establishment headquartered here in Charlotte. They’re an official sponsor of the Carolina Panthers. That’s how big of a deal Bojangles is around here. Fun fact: the name comes from the song “Mr. Bojangles”, which was made by famous Sammy Davis, Jr. and … Read more
Banana pudding is one of Nikki’s favorite desserts. Since changing her diet to due to IBS, banana pudding is one of the dishes she’s missed. She’s been wanting to recreate a version that she could eat, but had a hard time finding the pudding. While shopping at a local, small business here in Charlotte, she … Read more
We tend to avoid fast food in general, but sometimes it’s unavoidable. One of the establishments we avoided is Zaxby’s. We assumed that there wouldn’t be any options for Nikki. There’s a location nearby, so Nikki finally decided to look into any options that they may have for her. Before we get to that, let’s … Read more
In North Carolina, restaurants are currently closed for sit-down service. Takeout and delivery services are still available in many cases. While this current reality is difficult for many of us, it’s even harder for people with food sensitivities and food allergies. Here is a guide of Charlotte-area restaurants that offer takeout and delivery services as … Read more
A few Saturdays ago, I went with my mom and sister to visit family in Kings Mountain, NC. My aunt and uncle had been telling us about a nearby winery that they wanted to take us to. After getting lunch at another local place, we made a short drive to Veronét Vineyards & Winery. This … Read more
When being told to remove dairy from your diet, many of the responses are “But, I love cheese!” We feel you. Nikki had this same response, but you do what you have to. Luckily, there are cheese alternatives out there so you don’t have to totally miss out. Here is our Beginner’s Guide to Cheese … Read more
We were going to our mom’s family Christmas party where there was going to be a soup bar. My cousin asked Nikki what kind of soup she could have. Nikki doesn’t eat much soup anymore, so she went to Pinterest for some ideas on how to make something she could eat that met her dietary … Read more