It is so nice to be back in Madison. I was at the farmer’s market today and just got back from an amazing evening at the Terrace. I can not wait to share these with you, but first I thought I would get you in the Madison mood by providing a recap of my February trip. …
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a step up from strawberries and cream
Strawberries are in the height of their season right now. My mom brought some home form the farmer’s market, and I told her I wanted to make some whipped cream and have strawberries and cream. She said why stop there… …
not the lemonade you had when you were a kid…
In Athens, I had some of the most amazing strawberry lemonade ! That was back in February. Ever since then, I had been contemplating making my own. Temperatures are in the 80’s and 90’s here in Charlotte, so now seems like a pretty good time! …
Blue green iced tea
When you think of iced tea, I am sure this is the first thing that you think of. Black tea is not the only type of tea that can be made from our good friend the Camellia sinensis leaf. You can also make green tea! Iced green tea? …
100th post spectacular!
Welcome to the 100th post on taylor takes a taste! The 4 months since this has started have flown bye! . If you have visited before, you probably notice a few changes to the blog. I have implemented and designed a new theme. I hope you like it! …
a week in austin, so much food and so little time…
At the beginning of April, I was lucky enough to spend a week in Austin, TX. Although I grew up in Charlotte, I was actually born in Austin. I only lived there for about 8 months, so I do not remember it. I will always call Charlotte home, but technically Austin is my original …
the only tea garden in north america…
If you live in the south, then I am pretty sure then you know that sweet tea is a staple at every restaurant. I drink a lot of sweet tea, but how many of you know where sweet tea comes from? …
whiskey meet lemonade
I don’t know what the weather has been like where you live, but the weather in Charlotte has been beautiful lately. With summer approaching, I thought I would share one of my Mom’s favorite cocktails with you. …
sound of music, here are a few of my favorite things
In The Sound of Music, Julie Andrews sings about raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens being a few of her favorite things. Well sorry Julie, but my rendition of the song would have to include beer bourbon and BBQ. Would you believe me if I told you that I spent 4 hours of my …
a weekend in athens…
A couple months ago I spent a week eating my way through Athens, GA. Athens is home to the University of Georgia Bulldogs. This was my first trip to Athens in a few years. …