The Badham House
Herman and Harriet Halmon happily throw open the doors to the historic white mansion outside of St. George to share the blessings of their destiny. When Herman Halmon was a young boy growing up outside of the St. George area, he would sometimes ride in a horse-drawn wagon with his grandfather down a gravel highway […]
The Gullah Chef
by SUSAN FRAMPTONphotographs owned and copyrighted by AZALEA MAGAZINE The flavors of childhood bring Gullah Geechee Chef BJ Dennis full circle, back to his home in the Lowcountry It has been said by many that you can’t go home again; that once the city limits sign is in your rear-view mirror, home can never be […]
Garden House
Under the stewardship of David and Jennifer Price, one of Summerville’s oldest homes has grown to be one of its grandest. There is something that almost feels magical about turning onto the drive off Sumter Avenue. The smooth corridor is lined with majestic oaks, is bordered by beautifully manicured shrubs and flowers, and is timelessly […]
The Artisan Farmer-John Warren
An unlikely path to agriculture paved the way for Charleston’s most creative farmer to implement big ideas on a small scale. John Warren is not a typical farmer. Not by any stretch of the imagination. Warren is not following a family tradition of farming; his parents made their livings in administrative assistance, teaching, and criminal […]
Paddling On
A simple concept meets a beautiful application. The wooden sheds behind James Herndon’s modest Walterboro home are unremarkable from the outside. To a passerby, they likely contain piles of tools, lawn equipment, hunting and fishing gear, and seasonal decorations, as is the norm for the typical southern outbuilding. The reality, though, is far more fascinating; […]
The Southern Pop Star-David Boatwright
With a paintbrush in one hand and a passion for the City of Charleston in the other, DAVID BOATWRIGHT is on a constant mission to keep the South creative. David Boatwright is an artist who paints the town—literally. A Carolina boy with a style that is as nostalgic as it is current, Boatwright has been painting […]
Deviled Crab
Ingredients 1 pound wild domestic crab meat1 teaspoon of minced garlic1/2 onion diced small1 medium bell pepper diced small1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (fresh minced chili peppers can be used also)1-2 teaspoons of chopped parsley2 tablespoons of ketchup1 tablespoon of mayo2 teaspoons of mustard1 teaspoon paprika1/2 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning1 cup bread crumbs to bind2 […]
Stewed Eggplant and Tomatoes
Ingredients 4 ripe tomatoes peeled and diced2 teaspoons minced garlic2 teaspoons minced ginger1 jalapeño or favorite hot pepper, diced 1 small onion diced2 cups diced green bell pepper Olive oilSalt and pepperRice (optional) Preparation Add oil about an 1/2 inch up in a round deep skillet over medium high heat. Add tomatoes and and half […]
Okra & Shrimp Purloo
Ingredients 1 pound shrimp2 pounds okra cut 1/2 inch thick 2-3 cups cooked seasoned rice (we used seasoned red rice) 1/2 cup small diced onion2 teaspoons minced garlic Olive oilSalt and pepper Preparation In a 8 inch skillet add oil to coat pan, brown okra on medium heat about 3 to 5 minutes. Should be […]
The Pork Grind-A Lowcountry BBQ Tour
They chop the wood, stoke the fire, put on the pork, and watch over it as though it’s a precious sleeping child. For a dozen hours or more, they check the temperature, baste with secret sauces and tenderly deliver the finished product to those of us for whom barbecue is practically a religion. Whether a […]