My passion for good food, nutrition and cooking began as a teen in rural North Carolina. Growing up in an agriculture-driven county, gardens and produce stands are common sites. My dad made sure the soil was tilled and rows were plowed to ready the garden for another season of producing healthy crops each year. I graduated NCSU College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and Johnson & Wales University with a Culinary Arts degree while cooking in fine dining restaurants, hotels, and country clubs along the Charleston historic peninsula. I also take continuing education courses for Human Nutrition and Medical Nutrition Therapy. As a teenager, I volunteered at a hospital as a candy-striper and cooked for a wheelchair-bound lady. Twice a week I visited her and provided refrigerated meals to eat during the week along with some other tasks. Those acts planted a seed of gratitude, caring, and hospitality that I carry today. Whether I am writing recipes or cooking for two or two hundred, love and attention to detail are key.
About Me
Hello dear foodies! My name is Melanie Savage and I’m the author and creator behind the Carolina Cuisine Network.
As a wife, mother, nutrition enthusiast, and professionally trained and experienced chef, I love cooking. I grew up in North Carolina and moved to Charleston, South Carolina in the 1990’s. My husband and I are from the Carolina’s and know how special this region is. Travelers at heart, we’ve tried dishes across the Southeast and the country. We are passionate about this special nook of America we are from and its scrumptious cuisine. The seafood, meats, variety of nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, crafted batches of fruity liquors and wines, and even tea of the Carolina’s are the finest America has to offer. I truly love getting to write about these foods and present them as approachable in easy-to-make recipes written to serve two or more.
I love cooking
I’m passionate about sharing mouthwatering recipes that reflect my love for wholesome and delicious Carolina food. Every recipe you find on my blog is a reflection of what I genuinely enjoy eating in my everyday life. If it doesn’t pass the “real-life” test, it won’t make it onto my blog. My mission is to ignite your culinary creativity and inspire you to embark on flavorful culinary adventures, whether you’re cooking for yourself, your loved ones, or hosting a gathering with friends. Most recipes serve two and are easily doubled. My ultimate goal? To have you eagerly anticipating the end of your workday, awaiting the opportunity to dive into one of my recipes as soon as you step foot in your kitchen.
Discover recipes from Boone, NC to Hilton Head, SC and everywhere in between. Find tips, Vegetarian options, and substitutions on recipes when available.
