Summer is in full swing, and if you’re wanting to try something new in the kitchen this Summer, you’ve got to try Cowboy Caviar.
You may have heard of it before, or maybe you’ve heard of Texas caviar? Well this new trend takes it to the next level. The trend started like everything else does these days; on Tik Tok.
@brialem Cowboy caviar 🤠( side note: it was not too many beans!)
♬ original sound - bria lemirande
The trend has grown on Tik Tok, and now everyone is making their own!
I’ve actually made cowboy caviar two weeks in a row because I enjoyed it so much. The best part about it is that there is no baking involved. All you have to know how to do is chop things up.
You can put cowboy caviar on salads, eat it on it’s own, or eat it as a dip; but every way, it’s delicious.
Another great things about it, is you can substitute anything you want in it. For example, I add mango to mine, but take out the black olives. You can pretty much use anything you have around the house, chop it up, and make it into cowboy caviar.
Are you going to try it?
9 Islands Within Driving Distance Of North Carolina
Tybee Island, GA
Distance From Charlotte: 5 hours (271 miles)
Where To Stay: Hotel Tybee, Beachside Colony- the only beach front hotel is Tybee.
What To Do: Historic Tybee Lighthouse, Fort Pulaski National Monument, and dolphin tours. Or take a 30 minute drive into Historic Downtown Savannah.
Where To Eat:
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Bald Head Island, NC
Accessible by ferry Bald Head Island, is located on the east side of the Cape Fear River in Brunswick County, NC.
Distance From Charlotte: 4.5 hours (217 miles)
Where To Stay: The Inn at Bald Head Island, The Marsh Harbor Inn, Lois Jane’s Riverview Inn
What To Do: Spend the day at the beach, Golf Bald Head Island Club’s championship course, discover Old Baldy Lighthouse, explore the island’s protected creeks and maritime forest.
Where To Eat: Delphina Cantina, Island Times Cafe, The Baldhead Island Club
Amelia Island, FL
Amelia Island is located just off the coast of northeast Florida, not far from Jacksonville. It features 13 miles of beautiful beaches, abundant native wildlife, and pristine waters.
Distance From Charlotte: 5.5 hours (372 miles)
Where To Stay: Omni, Ritz Carlton, Amelia Schoolhouse Inn
What To Do: Beaches, shopping, the spa, golf, fishing, and more
Where To Eat: The Surf Restaurant and Bar, Salt Life Food Shack, Burlingame Restaurant
Hilton Head Island, SC
Hilton Head Island is part of the Lowcountry region of South Carolina. It’s known for Atlantic Ocean beaches and golf courses.
Distance From Charlotte: 4 hrs (247 miles)
Where To Stay: Palmetto Dunes, The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, Omni, Hilton Head Beach & Tennis Resort
What To Do: Beaches, golf, watersports, breweries, museums, dolphin tours, and more.
Where To Eat: Salty Dog Cafe, Reilley’s Grill and Bar, Carolina Crab Company, Crane’s Tavern Steakhouse Restaurant.
Topsail Island, NC
This charming island is not far from Wilmington, but not quite as crowded or fast-paced as nearby Wrightsville Beach.
Distance From Charlotte: 4 hours (228 miles)
Where To Stay: Topsail Shores Inn, Saltwater Suites at Topsail Island, or rent a house
What To Do: Beach, Sea Turtle Museum, shopping, mini-golf, fishing, and more.
Where To Eat: Daddy Mac’s, Shaka Taco, Topsail Steamer, Sears Landing
Kiawah Island, SC
Kiawah is a barrier island located 25 miles southwest of Charleston. The island is primarily known as a private beach and golf resort.
Distance From Charlotte: 4 hrs (232 miles)
Where To Stay: The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Kiawah Island Resort
What To Do: golf, boat tours, kayak, spa, beach, and more.
Where To Eat: Tomasso at Turtle Point, Town Center Market, Cherrywood BBQ & Ale House at Osprey Point
St. Simons Island, GA
St. Simons is an island off the Georgia coast known for its salt marshes and beaches.
Distance From Charlotte: 5 hrs (327 miles)
Where To Stay: St. Simons Inn, The King & Prince Beach Resort, Epworth By The Sea
What To Do: The St. Simons Lighthouse, shopping, spas, art museums, fish off nearby St. Simons Pier, beaches, watersports
Where To Eat: ZuZu’s, Delaney’s Bistro, Blue Water Cafe, Coastal Kitchen
Sullivan's Island, NC
Sullivan’s Island is in Charleston County at the entrance to Charleston Harbor.
Distance From Charlotte: 3.5 hours (216 miles)
Where To Stay: The Palms Oceanfront, Wild Dunes Resort, Seaside Inn
What To Do: beach, Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse, Fort Moultrie, surf fishing, shopping, and more
Where To Eat: Poe’s Tavern, Sullivan’s Island Fish Fry Shack, The Boathouse
Jekyll Island, GA
Jekyll Island is located off the coast of Georgia and is one of the Sea Islands. Jekyll Island is owned by the State of Georgia.
Distance From Charlotte: 5 hrs (338 miles)
Where To Stay: Beachview Club Hotel, Jekyll Island Club, Courtyard and Residence Inn
What To Do: Tidelands Nature Center, historic downtown, Georgia Sea Turtle Center, horseback riding, beaches, bird watching, Summer Waves Water Park, and more
Where To Eat: Beachhouse Restaurant, Driftwood Bistro, Salty’s Oceanside Bar and Grill
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10. Cape May, New Jersey
This Jersey Cape seaside resort town is known for its beaches, grand Victorian homes, Washington Mall shopping area, and Cape May Lighthouse. The entire city is a National Historic District and it’s the oldest resort in the country!
9. Bar Harbor, Maine
Located on Maine’s Mount Desert Island Bar Harbor serves as the gateway to Acadia National Park. The town is known for its classic beauty, lobster (of course!), yachts, and outdoor adventures.
8. Los Osos, California
There’s nothing like a California beach town. Los Osos sits on the central California coast near the Montana de Oro State Park.
7. Half Moon Bay, California
Our second California coastal town sits just south of San Fransisco. It features luxury hotels, golf, beaches and is only minutes aways from state parks and those northern California redwoods.
6. Bandon, Oregon
This Oregon coastal town features, stunning ocean vistas, wild woods, and streams making it a wonderful locale to enjoy fishing, beach-going, hiking, cycling, and golf.
5. Nags Head, North Carolina
Representing NC is Nags Head located on the northern Outer Banks. It’s right on the edge of Jockey’s Ridge State Park but that’s not all this coastal town has to offer. This town has everything a vacationer needs including places to stay: beach houses, seaside motels, and hotels with a view. Things to do: boutiques, surf shops, an outlet mall, and grocery stores. A wide array of restaurants including fine dining feasts, barbecue, casual bites, and of course exceptional seafood.
4. Rockport, Texas
You’ll find Rockport and Rockport Beach along the gulf coast of Texas. Highlights of this coastal town include fishing piers, rich birdlife, history, and the Texas Maritime Museum.
3. Georgetown, South Carolina
Just away from the hustle and bustle and tourism mecca of Myrtle Beach you’ll find a more relaxing Georgetown. It’s actually the 3rd oldest town in the Palmetto State. You’ll be greeted by oak-lined streets, waterfront shopping, dining, boating, fishing, historic tours, and ghost tours.
2. Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi
This quaint seaside town of Bay St. Louis offers white sand beaches, downtown art galleries and antique stores, history, golf, and charter fishing.
1. Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Both the one and two spots on this list are Mississippi. The top spot goes to Ocean Spring Mississippi just outside of Jackson. This historic coastal town boasts a rich history, artistic flair, lush landscape, and small-town appeal.
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10. Camden, Maine
Located on the mid-coast of Maine you’ll find Camden. The downtown is home to many upscale shops, antique shops, and general stores for all your shopping pleasure.
9. New Hope, Pennsylvania
This scenic small town is located on the Delaware River. It’s known for its history, bed & breakfasts, and of course shopping. In the downtown district, you will find a sprawling collection of boutiques, gift shops, galleries, and more!
8. Sedona, Arizona
The scenic red rocks aren’t the only thing Sedona is known for. There are tons of shopping destinations no matter what you’re looking for. Apparel, art, home decor, antiques, beauty, jewelry, and everything else you may want.
7. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
According to CarmelCalifornia.com: Carmel shopping is metropolitan style, though wholly unique in the setting. It is also an all-day experience, and then some. The most discriminating shopper is sure to find something of great appeal in one of the town’s hidden passageways or curlicue-roofed shops. From outdoor malls to family-owned boutiques, Carmel offers a shopping environment that wants nothing but infinite time to explore.
6. Dahlonega, Georgia
The best small-town Georgia shopping is found in the northern part of the state in Dahlonega. Gift shops, wine tasting rooms, furniture, antiques, home decor, and more!
5. Highlands, North Carolina
The main street of this mountain town plays host to unique small business shopping. Browse offerings here.
4. Cape May, New Jersey
This quaint town on the Jersey Cape boasts the Washington Mall, a three-block outdoor shopping mall filled with shops, brick pathways, fountains, and benches. More shopping is also available in the Washington Commons and Carpenter Square Mall among others.
3. Montpelier, Vermont
A previous winner of this title is Montpelier. While in this pedestrian-friendly town be sure to browse the numerous independently-owned boutiques, as well as local merchants selling crafts, books, music items, gifts, clothing, decor and much much more.
2. Rhinebeck, New York
You’ll find historic Rhinebeck nestled in the Hudson Valley. Shopping in the area is full of Books, Music, Clothing, Shoes, Gifts, Stationery, Furniture, Jewelry, Home Decor, Art, Antiques, Wine & Spirits, and more!
1. Frenchtown, New Jersey
The borough of Frenchtown, NJ is located along the banks of the Hudson River. And its numerous boutiques make it the best small town for shopping in the country! Guess I’ll have to check it out.
2 North Carolina Towns Voted As The Best Small Towns For Adventure
10. Gorham, New Hampshire
Gorham is tucked in the Androscoggin Valley of New Hampshire adjacent to the picturesque Presidential Mountain Range making it the perfect adventure destination.
9. Beaufort , North Carolina
This coastal town gives adventure lovers plenty of options on the water and off!
8. Jackson Hole, Wyoming
It’s no surprise this mountain town near the Grand Tetons makes the list, the only shock is it’s not higher on the list!
7. Sheridan, Wyoming
Sheridan is halfway between Yellowstone and Mt. Rushmore on the eastern side of Wyoming. Adventure lovers can roam the open range on horseback, backpack, or fish in the Wyoming waters.
6. Stowe, Vermont
Any season is the perfect time to take in all that this Vermont mountain town has to offer.
5. Boone, NC
This college town in the Blue Ridge Mountains is just steps away from hiking, rafting, and more.
4. North Conway, New Hampshire
Its location at the base of Mt. Washington propelled North Conway to the 4th spot on this list.
3. Taos, New Mexico
Taos while home to rich history also has some of the best rafting in New Mexico!
2. Ellicottville, New York
The self-described Western New York playground for outdoor fun is Ellicottville. Activities include skiing and snowboarding, golf, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, paddle boarding, and kayaking.
1. Savanna, Illinois
Located along the Mississippi River is Savanna Illinois. It’s the beginning of the Great River Bike Trail, which is 60 miles of trails. It’s also home to the Mississippi Palisades State Park.