Author: Black Tie and Jam

Below are some good books I plan to read over the next year. I am finishing up Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy from my 2022 reading list, but after that, I am good to go for 2023. For a while, I was teaching high school Writing and Literature and did not have time to read. […]

It’s been a long time since I meal prepped. I definitely have missed having everything prepared that will help me put together my planned meals every week. Meal prepping is a regular post on my website. I show you the meal plan for the week which includes breakfast lunch and dinner. Links are provided to […]

Your family will enjoy this Keto White Chicken Chili as a change from traditional chili. Made with tender chicken and creamy sauce, this Keto version is made without beans. If you are not following a Keto diet, you can easily add white beans or serve the beans on the side. Adding avocado, cilantro and sour […]

In the midst of winter, I think everyone dreams of sitting on a beach somewhere with a fresh ocean breeze blowing through their hair. That picture in my head is complete with some kind of tropical drink in my hand as I soak up the sunshine. Pina Coladas are easy to make and perfect for […]

Do you like Cobb Salad? Well, this is a Cobb Salad on bread, so you should like this sandwich, too. It is just the thing for lunch on a hot summer day! Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 tsp. prepared horseradish 1/4 tsp. dried basil Your choice of bread ( I used a Simple Mills Artisan […]

I love that zucchini or yellow squash are available all year round. The best thing about this side dish is that you can eat it hot or cold. This Keto side dish goes with EVERYTHING!! Ingredients 3 large zucchini, sliced thinly lengthwise extra virgin olive oil for grilling 3 Tbsp. Salt and pepper to taste […]

Many historical cities have services that provide narrated walking tours. Charleston, SC is no different in that regard. many of the services that provide walking tours are quality and offer some entertainment for a hefty price. Honestly, you can save yourself a lot of money, by devising your own walking tour with the help of […]

I have an orange tree in my yard. It has always produced loads of fruit. I give a lot away, but keep plenty for myself. In February 2020, the great Icepocolypse hit my area and took out my orange tree, grapefruit tree and lemon tree. We knew it was coming, so we made sure that […]

Patriot’s Point is located in Mt. Pleasant, SC, which is right across the bay via the Ravenelle Bridge. Patriot’s Point is the complex that houses the USS Yorktown, USS Lafferty, USS Clamagore submarine, the Vietnam Experience, the Medal of Honor Museum and the airplane displays around the complex. The USS Yorktown is the main attraction […]

Happy New Year everybody! It’s a new year with a new look for Black Tie and Jam! Welcome if you are new here, and welcome back if you have visited my blog before. Thank you for your support and for being here once again. In collaboration with Media One Group, I am excited to announce […]