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Hi, I'm Caroline!

I'm a self-taught home cook in Charleston, SC with a passion for good food and dining out.

At Pinch Me, I’m Eating, you’ll find simple, from-scratch recipes inspired by local restaurants in the South Carolina Lowcountry and beyond. With these recipes you can feel like you’re dining out in your own home — using the tools you own in the time you have!

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