Monday Breakfast- Cadbury Mini-Egg Scones

Pictures of Easter Eggstravaganza

March 31, 2013 By Christin M 1 Comment

Happy Easter!!! Thought I would share a few pictures from Easter Eggstravaganza which took place yesterday at Walter Elisha Park in Fort Mill. This is a wonderful yearly event sponsored by Lifepointe Church and the Fort Mill Parks and Recreation Department. The weather, which has been iffy this spring, turned out just right for some outdoor fun.

What is so wonderful about Easter Eggstravaganza is that is a completely free event. Inflatables, face painting, music, cotton candy, egg hunt- all of it at no cost! We were there early, before the egg hunt began. If you have any pictures you’d like to share you can email them to me at mahrlig@comporium.net or post them on Fort Mill SC Living’s Facebook Page.

Humane Society of York County Tent

Face Painting

Areas of grass sectioned off for egg hunts.

Never seen so many eggs!

Adoptable dogs from Humane Society of York County arriving at Easter Eggstravaganza.

Brownie is the dog in the middle. He was Fort Mill SC Living’s Pet of the Month recently.

This is Kamo- another sweet dog from Humane Society of York County.

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Restaurants Offering Easter Brunch in Fort Mill Area

March 23, 2013 By Christin M 1 Comment

It’s hard to believe Easter is just a week away. Hopefully the weather will have improved so that everyone can wear their Easter clothes and hunt for eggs without freezing to death. If you’re like me, and you don’t feel like putting an Easter ham in the oven before scurrying off to Church, many area restaurants will be serving Easter Brunch. Make your reservations soon if you wish to dine at one. Below are a few suggestions.

FISH MARKET

www.fishmarketbarandgrill.com/

990 Market St in Baxter Village

803-547-4024

The Fish Market is well-known for their buffet which they offer every Sunday and they are a very popular destination for Easter Brunch, Mother’s Day Brunch, as well as Father’s Day. The atmosphere at the Fish Market has a slightly formal and reserved feel, making it the perfect place to dine in Fort Mill when you are decked out in your Sunday best. You’ll find a variety of foods on the buffet: she crab soup, fresh salads, carving station, breakfast choices, shrimp and grits, desserts, and more.

PASSION 8 BISTRO

www.passion8bistro.com

3415 S Carolina Hwy 51, Fort Mill SC

803-802-7455

This off the beaten path restaurant in Fort Mill has a small, intimate, romantic, setting and is known for serving first-rate food. They specialize in locally sourced food and have excellent service. Not as family friendly as some of the other choices. Easter Brunch is $38 per person. Children 8 and under are free. Serving brunch from 11am-3pm. Call for reservations.

CASUAL WATER AT TEGA CAY

www.casualwateratttc.com/

15083 Molokai Dr, Tega Cay SC

803-548-3500

This restaurant has beautiful views of the Tega Cay Golf Course and is family friendly. Easter Brunch will be served buffet style for $21.95 per person, $8.95 for kids 6 to 12, free for ages 5 and under. Buffet will include omelet and carving stations, breakfast items, fried chicken, pasta, casseroles, dessert bar, and more. Seatings at 11 am, 12:30, and 2. Call for reservations.

BALLANTYNE HOTEL

www.theballantynehotel.com

10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte NC 28277

704-248-4100

If you really want to spurge, treat yourself and your family to a buffet at the luxurious Ballantyne Hotel. Included on the buffet will be salads, seasonal entrees, breakfast items, carving station, and desserts. Live entertainment. Brunch served from 11am-3pm. Brunch is $65 per adult and $32 for children age 5-12. Complimentary for children 4 and under. Prices do not include tax and gratuity. There will be an appearance by the Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunts at 11:30am, 1pm, and 2:30pm. Reserve a spot for the egg hunt when you make reservations.

CAJUN QUEEN

www.cajunqueen.net

1800 East 7th St, Charlotte NC

704-377-9017

Laissez les bons temps rouler! Celebrate Easter cajun style at this ever popular restaurant located in the historic Elizabeth Neighborhood of Charlotte. They will be serving their regular Brunch menu featuring Eggs Benedict served multiple ways, omelets, and shrimp and grits.

e2 emeril’s eatery

e2emerils.com

135 Levine Avenue of the Arts, Charlotte NC

704-414-4787

Yet another way to celebrate Easter New Orleans Style. Emeril Lagasse opened this restaurant last year in Uptown Charlotte. They will be serving an extensive brunch menu from 10am-3pm including Bananas Foster Pancakes, Andouille Crawfish Omelet, and Grilled NY Strip. Call for reservations.

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Easter Eggstravaganza 2013

February 10, 2013 By Christin M 1 Comment

Easter is just around the corner and Easter Eggstravaganza will be returning to Walter Elisha Park in Fort Mill March 30 from 1-4pm. This event is sponsored by Lifepointe Church and Fort Mill Parks and Recreation Department. There will be lots of fun for the kids including an Easter Egg Hunt, Inflatables, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Drinks, and Face Painting and best of all- it’s all free!

The Egg Hunt is for those in preschool-5th grade and it starts at 2:30pm. The field will be divided into sections for different age groups so the little ones don’t have to compete with the older kids.

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Easter Eggstravaganza in Fort Mill

March 18, 2012 By Christin M 1 Comment

April 7 from 1-4pm there will be an Easter Eggstravaganza in Walter Elisha Park sponsored by Lifepointe Christian Church and Fort Mill Parks and Rec Department. All events are free, including inflatables, face painting , egg hunt, and music. This event is for children ages 2-12.

In case of inclement weather, the event will take place at The Point (Old Bobcats Training Facility) next to Knight’s Castle off of Gold Hill Rd.

For more information call 803-981-4613 or 803-547-2273.

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Monday Breakfast- Cadbury Mini-Egg Scones

February 13, 2012 By Christin M Leave a Comment

It’s there. The easter candy is in the stores. There’s something so alluring and tempting about candy that’s only available for a certain time frame. Cadbury Creme Eggs are my favorite, aren’t they everyone’s? The Cadbury mini eggs with the hard candy coating don’t usually tempt me. That is until I saw a recipe for Cadbury Mini-Egg Scones. I cut the recipe in half as it claimed to make 12 scones and I really didn’t need that many. Especially since scones are best eaten right after they are baked. I ended up only getting 4 good-sized scones, but that was perfect for us since there are 4 of us and I wasn’t tempted with any leftovers.

This is the first scone recipe I’ve made that uses greek yogurt instead of heavy cream. The yogurt gives the scone just a slight tang which helps balance the sweetness of the mini eggs. They turned out perfect and just might become an Easter tradition.

Cadbury Mini-Egg Scones (slightly adapted from wearenotmartha.com)

1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, chilled
1/8 cup sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Vanilla Greek Yogurt
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/8 cup milk
1/2 cup Cadbury Mini-Eggs, crushed (I probably used more like 3/4 cup)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Dice cold butter into small pieces and add to flour. Use your fingers to mix butter into flour until it resembles coarse meal.
Add sugar, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and milk to flour mixture and stir.
Add Cadbury Eggs and mix just until all the flour is incorporated into wet ingredients.
Place dough on floured surface and roll (or pat) into an 8-inch circle. Cut into 4 triangles and place on parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake for 16-20 minutes until golden brown around edges. Let cool on pan for a few minutes before placing on a wire rack.

Best eaten warm!

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