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Thank you for all your entries in yesterday's Trip Tuesday contest! The island on the picture is known as Drunken Jack's Island; however, it also has another name - Goat Island. Those of you who answered either were entered in the contest. And now it's time to announce our winner - congratulations, Margaret Ritchie Jackson! Margaret has entered the contest via Facebook (you can enter via Facebook, Twitter or blog; refer here for the complete rules). Don't forget to participate in our contest next Tuesday - there are still plenty of chances to…

This time, our Trip Tuesday Winner comes from Twitter! (You can enter the contest via Facebook, Twitter or blog; please refer here for the complete rules). Congratulations to @davidrglenn for correctly guessing yesterday's Trip Tuesday secret. The country supergroup that got its start as the house band at The Bowery was the legendary country band Alabama!…

And our first Trip Tuesday winner is...Ashli McLaurine! Ashli has entered the contest via Facebook (you can enter via Facebook, Twitter or blog; refer here for the complete rules. She has correctly answered that you can get a good start to the day with Carolina Hash at Croissants Bistro and Bakery.…

From generation to generation, we are taught that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Fortunately the great chefs at Croissants Bistro and Bakery agree. And there is no better proof than their renowned Carolina hash. This culinary masterpiece consists of two eggs made to order, potatoes, peppers and onions. Sound standard so far? The chefs at Croissants finish it off with pulled pork barbecue and pit barbecue sauce. See? A breakfast masterpiece.…

When most people think of soup, they think of the ultimate comfort food on a cold, dreary winter day, or when they're feeling a little bit under the weather. But the great folks at the Sea Captain's House will make you crave soup, even on a sunny day. The eatery's delectable She-Crab soup is creamy, hearty and delicious. And fortunately for us, the chef has even been so kind as to share the recipe . It's best enjoyed with a basket of Sea Captain's phenomenal hush puppies, which make for the perfect afternoon treat. And really, how about that…