Living History
Unexpectedly drawn back by the lifestyle of the town they left behind, Ashley and Ryan Wishman are at home on Sumter Avenue. Eating your words usually provides one with a meal that is hard to swallow. The dining room of the Sumter Avenue home of Ashley and Ryan Wishman is the perfect setting for Ashley to […]
Natural Beauty
Inspired by the wonders of nature, Liz Floyd uses her own distinctive style to create one-of-a-kind jewelry. Most of us can remember our first find. It may have been a sand dollar, turtle shell, antler, heart-shaped rock, or even bones. Though we may not have realized it, our eyes sought the extraordinary amidst the ordinary […]
Perseverance and a Paintbrush
With the help of her community, the strength to conquer years of negative critiques, and an undeniable talent that exudes from her paintings, the artistic dreams of Madison Moga are beginning to come true. Madison Moga has a kind of natural gift and passion that most people will only ever dream about, yet over the […]
Up In Smoke – Ledyard Bar B Que
Ledyard Bar B Que Co. is serving up original, homemade dishes in a beautifully renovated house in Knightsville, SC where the owner prefers everything to be customized; from the smokehouse built to his specifications to the self-taught pitmaster behind the smoker. Cheyenne Ledyard is the definition of a Southern pitmaster, with an emphasis on “master.” […]
Double Chocolate Walnut Brownies
Nothing says love quite like the made-from-scratch classic. Ingredients ½ cup unsalted butter, melted½ cup white sugar¾ cup light brown sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 large eggs room temperature¾ cup all purpose flour½ cup cocoa powder½ teaspoon salt½ cup mini chocolate chips½ cup walnuts chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line an 8×8 baking pan with […]
Wheel of Fortune
Whether seated at the pottery wheel or behind the camera, the world is clay in the hands of Maria White. When the diminutive woman in mud-spattered overalls moves across the studio, the 25 lb. block of clay she carries has no effect whatsoever on her self-assured stride. What she does next is best described as […]
Hometown Hospitality – Eva’s Restaurant
Whitney and Roy Easler are serving up Southern favorites, and preserving the legacy of Eva’s Restaurant. While not life-long residents of Summerville, Whitney and Roy Easler are very familiar with the area. The couple has frequently visited extended family here over the years and each time they visited, they fell more and more in love […]
Salted Pretzel Caramel Brownies
Warm caramel, salty pretzel bits and rich chocolate come together in this gooey treat. Ingredients For pretzel crust: 1 stick of salted butter, melted 1⁄2 cup flour1 cup crushed pretzel sticks1⁄2 cup brown sugar1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda For Brownie Layer: 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate 1 and 1⁄4 cups sugar2 eggs room temperature1⁄2 […]
Pecan Praline Blondies
Brownie’s blonde sister with a classic Southern twist. Ingredients 1 cup butter2 cups brown sugar2 eggs, beaten2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 1/4 cups all purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt2 cups coarsely chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 baking pan with shortening or line pan with parchment paper then grease […]
The Things We Keep
Inspired by the seemingly ordinary items last touched by her beloved grandmother’s hand, photographer, Stephanie Shank’s images reveal the values of a generation. The pale blue thread that once spun at dizzying speed on the spindle atop the Singer sewing machine, now sits idle on the wooden spool. The room around it is empty. The […]