The House of Benko
Words by Susan Frampton, Photography by Will and Dottie Rizzo The stars are out in Summerville! Meet the Benko family, coming next spring to the new Magnolia Network series: Happy To Be Home With The Benkos. Summerville is a quiet town, so six months of filming a series soon to be the newest addition to […]
Sweet Tea Fried Chicken
A classic spin on a classic dish. Ingredients Oil for frying3 cups water3 teabags1/4 cup sugar3 lbs fryer chicken pieces 2 cups all purpose flour1 tbsp garlic salt3 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning, divided 1 tsp poultry seasoning1 tsp pepper1 tsp paprika2 eggs, beaten1 cup buttermilklemons for garnish (optional) Preparation: Bring water to a boil. Stir […]
Buttermilk Fried Chicken With Hot Honey Drizzle
A fundamental favorite with punched up flavor. Ingredients 1/4 cup honey2 tsp Tabasco 1/4 tsp dried crushed red pepper 3-4 lbs fryer chicken pieces 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 tbsp garlic salt 1/2 tbsp paprika 1 1/2 tsp pepper, divided 2 tsp poultry seasoning 1 egg 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 tsp salt Preparation For […]
Winter Wonderland
From exploring rural wonders to embracing the classics, here are 15 things you should do in the South Carolina Lowcountry this winter… 1 Take a Country Drive 2. Drink a Classic The Classic NegroniIn a world of quick-and-easy, canned everything, and pre- batched mixers, some of the hand-mixed (or shaken) classics of our grandparent’s era […]
Indoor Oasis
Marie Everidge, owner of Soil and Soul Nursery Exotic Plant Shop on Short Central in Summerville, recognizes that plants are the life force for our clean air and oxygen.Entering her nursery, one immediately lets their guard down and relaxes. The environment is thriving with native and exotic plants constantly replacing carbon dioxide with oxygen. In […]
A Life of Discipline
Martial arts are a codified system of physical transitions developed for self-defense and combat thousands of years ago. Today, self-defense, self-discipline, mental, spiritual, and physical wellbeing, military and law enforcement training are reasons people practice martial arts. Predominantly associated with Asiatic cultures, the most popular types of martial arts include Kung Fu, Judo, Aikido, Taekwondo […]
Art Haus
A couple brings an old house back to its creative roots. Most people work in a setting with co-workers who help problem solve, provide feedback, and motivate them throughout the day. Musicians, writers, artists, and creative thinkers, however, typically work alone. They are challenged with finding enough uninterrupted time to pursue their creative endeavors daily, […]
Flower Power
Natural curiosity, artistic talent, and an insatiable desire to share makes Summerville SC’s Laura Crosby the gift that keeps on giving. Laura Crosby is what one might call a force of nature, or rather a force for nature. And if flowers were fuel, the Summerville artist could loan the space shuttle a tank or two […]
Skillet Baked Crab Dip
Summer flavor delivered in comfort food style, our favorite skillet baked crab dip is summer entertainment perfection.
Yellow Corn Crab Cakes
These crab cakes will bring all the summer feels – salty air, warm nights, and summer tastes shared with friends.