Propagating Passion
For over four and a half decades, Sidney Frazier has made his mark on Middleton Place, simultaneously cultivating America’s oldest landscaped gardens and a passion for horticulture in its visitors. A chilly February wind whips through the Garden Market at Middleton Place, and the crowd collectively shivers. It is mid afternoon on a Saturday, and […]
Sweet Dreams
Forging ahead with equal amounts of passion and talent, Danetra Richardson brings sugary goodness to downtown Summerville. In sweeping font on an interior wall at Swank Desserts in Downtown Summerville, a message encourages visitors to “indulge your sweet!”If you’re close enough to read the sign, you don’t have a fighting chance to disobey it; surrounded […]
Authentically Southern, Aiken SC
Uncontrived and elegant, Aiken is a year-round city of endless grace and boundless energy. It is springtime in Aiken, and at the intersection of Whiskey Road and South Boundary, the sunlight of a cloudless sky filters through the trees, and time seems to stand still. The white blossoms of dogwoods float above azaleas exploding with […]
Becoming Beth
Determined to make a difference, Beth Rucker is a positive force in the Lowcountry and beyond. Behind every famous person, there are people who walk the same path with them, often hidden inthe shadows. It takes a strong individual to remain shadowed alongside fame, attempting to quietly live their lives through the often whirlwind experiences […]
The Key to Whiteholm
Passing from hand to hand through the centuries, the key to the house on Briarwood Lane has opened the door to one of Summerville’s most gracious homes. The house on Briarwood Lane is quiet. From framed canvases lining the entry hall of Whiteholm, generations of Jonathan Lee’s ancestors survey the gracious tableau before them, as […]
Heirloom Tomato and Basil Galette with Caramelized Onions
Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced1 teaspoon honeysalt and pepper1 garlic clove, minced3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, plus more for topping 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/2 cup shredded Havarti cheese1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed2 cups cherry heirloom tomatoes2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped1 egg, beatenEverything […]
Grilled Mexican Street Corn
The word “elote” means “corn cob” in Spanish, and Mexican Elote is grilled corn on the cob slathered in a mayo cream sauce and garnished with chili powder, cheese, and lime. Ingredients 4 ears of corn1/4 cup Mexican Crema1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/8 teaspoon ground chili powder 1/8 teaspoon saltJuice of 1/2 […]
Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
Spring salad perfection celebrates the earthy sweet flavor and beautiful color of beets. Ingredients 1 bunch beets1 small red onion1 cup apple cider vinegar1 cup water1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns 1 cinnamon stick5 whole clovesbaby arugula or mixed greenscrumbled goat cheese pecansbalsamic vinaigrette Preparation • Cut off greens and wash beets. […]
Cranberry Honey Walnut Artisan Bread
A delicately sweet approach to a rustic loaf Ingredients 3 cups all purpose flour, plus 3 tablespoons1/2 teaspoon instant yeast2 teaspoons sea salt1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 cup dried cranberries1 1/2 cups water at room temperature1/4 cup liquid honey, plus more for drizzling on after baking Preparation Add flour to large bowl. Using a wooden spoon, […]
Cinnamon Raisin Pecan Artisan Bread
Baking bread doesn’t have to be complicated. Using readily-available ingredients and simple techniques, any baker can whip up a warm batch of comfort, perfect for sharing with a neighbor or friend. Ingredients 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour1 3/4 teaspoons coarsekosher sea salt1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast1 1/2 cup + 2 […]