The Tale of the Coffee Snob Like much of middle class America, there are two things that I MUST have every morning in order to function like a proper human being throughout the day. One, a hot shower and two, a strong cup of coffee. The shower wakes me up.. The coffee sustains me. Now for most this is just a small part of the day, but for me, it’s crucial. You see, about eleven years ago when I was pregnant with my first child, I gave up all caffeinated sodas in lieu of Sprite and Ginger Ale. Eventually, as my body began to adjust to this massive decrease in sugar and caffeine, I began to find that the Sprite, the Ginger Ale and yes, even sweet tea was just too much for me. Yeah yeah, I know… here in the South, that’s pretty much blasphemous. Eventually I gave up Sprite and Ginger Ale completely and became accustomed to requesting “half and half tea.” For those of you who aren't from around here, in North Carolina that generally means half sweet, half unsweet. So n
Hi, I am the Salisbury Foodie and I am passionate about supporting small businesses and eating local! Salisbury, North Carolina is a rural town with a growing Downtown. Here the unique combination of farmers, artists, chefs, business professionals and familes has inspired the culmination of a wide variety of local eateries. Salisbury Foodie is here to help you live like the locals do by sharing with you some of our favorite hidden treasures throughout Rowan County and beyond.