Kathie Scalf
Picking Juniper
Having been friendly acquaintances with Chef de Cuisine and business partner Romeo Tivoli for a few years, I’ve known a new restaurant in...
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Kathie Scalf
- Jan 17
- 5 min
Weekend Getaway-Nashville Edition
If my social media feeds are to be believed, it appears a great deal of Tri-Cities folks are taking off for quick weekend trips to...
Kathie Scalf
- Jan 10
- 4 min
Giving Johnson City a Gourmet Experience
The restaurant industry is a tough gig. According to a recent article from CNBC, around 60% of new restaurants fail within the first...
Kathie Scalf
- Jan 3
- 3 min
Baby Steps
Now that we’re on the other side of December 31st, it’s safe to say most of us feel the need to prioritize our health. Between numerous...
Kathie Scalf
- Dec 20, 2022
- 3 min
The Hap-Happiest Season of All
It’s the week of the Winter Solstice and Christmas, which of course means it’s also my birthday week. This is historically the week of...
Kathie Scalf
- Dec 13, 2022
- 5 min
Failing Upward
I recently had to compile a list of my work-related accomplishments while updating my portfolio and while I was initially dreading the...
Kathie Scalf
- Dec 6, 2022
- 5 min
Time Traveling for my Sanity
I don’t think I’m alone in being at a breaking point with the state of the world today. Aside from finally hitting the “these kids today”...
Kathie Scalf
- Nov 29, 2022
- 4 min
Holiday Do’s and Dont’s
Is it just me or is time now flying by so quickly it’s not even happening? When this article is published we will be halfway through...
Kathie Scalf
- Nov 22, 2022
- 4 min
Giving Thanks Without Breaking the Bank
Somehow I’ve blinked and the holidays are upon us, with the Feast of a Thousand Yellow Carbs charging full steam ahead this week. I was,...
Kathie Scalf
- Nov 8, 2022
- 4 min
What Makes Dining “Fine”?
I’m a woman who loves good food and drink. Thanks to my chosen profession, I’ve been afforded invaluable experiences in the world of...
Kathie Scalf
- Oct 18, 2022
- 4 min
Apples of my Eyes
It’s no secret when it comes to autumn cuisine, apples are the star of the show. For generations in the south, we’ve centered an entire...
Kathie Scalf
- Oct 11, 2022
- 3 min
Getting Girly
I am not a great girl friend. Actually, when it comes down to it, I’m not that great at being a girl in general. And it’s becoming...
Kathie Scalf
- Oct 4, 2022
- 4 min
Alignment
As a Regional Market Manager by trade, I cover 4 different distributor territories in 3 states which is approximately 87,000 square miles...
Kathie Scalf
- Sep 27, 2022
- 5 min
Perfect Fall Getaway
After 7 long years I’ve finally penciled in a proper vacation for the end of October. While I’ve been blessed to take some trips here...
Kathie Scalf
- Sep 20, 2022
- 4 min
Easing Mom’s Fears
Over the Labor Day weekend my Mom and Dad came down to visit Nashville for their twice yearly pilgrimage. One evening after Dad was long...
Kathie Scalf
- Sep 6, 2022
- 3 min
A Few Days in Bristol VA
Having recently added Southwest Virginia to my territory route for work, I spent the first part of this week becoming acquainted with my...
Kathie Scalf
- Aug 23, 2022
- 4 min
The Hardest Dog Days of Summer
To say the last 3 weeks have been tough would be a gross understatement. It’s been, in fact, probably top 2 hardest times in my life. ...
Kathie Scalf
- Aug 16, 2022
- 4 min
Watering Dead Flowers
This morning I awoke to my usual “wake up and face the grind” rituals. After I took each dog downstairs separately for their walks and...
Kathie Scalf
- Aug 2, 2022
- 4 min
Farmer’s Market Feast
While the dog days of summer are my absolute least favorite time of year, there’s no denying it’s one of the best seasons for delicious...
Kathie Scalf
- Jul 19, 2022
- 4 min
Think Like a Man
Being a single gal with several single female friends, obviously a large part of our lives revolves around dating. We spend a lot time...
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