The Class of ’75
Despite our advanced age, I hope that we’re still Jenkins Warriors inside. By Susan Frampton I remember vividly when my parents were headed to their 50th High School reunion. In my mind, I imagined a bunch of really old people drinking Metamucil-spiked cocktails and spinning their wheelchairs around on the dance floor. My parents didn’t […]
If Walls Could Talk
The Koger-Murray-Carroll House preserves the intertwined stories of war, family, and endurance in Dorchester County. By Phyllis Hughes, Images by Jenna Lachenman In the late 1600s—long before Dorchester County was created—settlers pushed inland from the Carolina coast. They were drawn to land that would later become the county’s western edge, a place of pine forests, […]
Celebrating Lowcountry Maker: Chef Nico Romo of Laura and Kersey House
In Summerville, Chef Nico Romo isn’t just opening restaurants—he’s building legacy. By Pamela Jouan, Photographed by Andrew Cebulka With Laura and Kersey House, Romo brings more than French culinary pedigree to the table; he brings intention, hospitality, and a deep sense of place. “My goal with both properties in Summerville is to continue to see […]
Celebrating Lowcountry Maker: Chef Jonathan DuPriest of La Chev 208
Chef Jonathan Dupriest’s story is a hometown story told through food. By Pamela Jouan, Photographed by Cristi Marshall Chef Jonathan DuPriest isn’t just cooking in Summerville—he embodies it. As the chef/owner of La Chev 208, now housed in a beautifully restored 100-year-old home in historic downtown, DuPriest’s culinary journey is a true hometown story, flavored […]
Celebrating Lowcountry Maker: Chef Charles Talucci of Talucci’s Bakery
Chef Charles Talucci’s bakery is the alchemy of baking with passion. By, Pamela Jouan, Photographs by AZALEA Magazine, Courtesy of Subject By mid-day, Chef Charles Talucci had already hand-rolled five dozen croissants. Anyone who knows him understands his passion for baking, especially dough. “It’s like falling in love,” he says, describing the rush he gets […]
Celebrating Lowcountry Maker: Chef Jeremy Holst of Bexley
A native son of the Lowcountry, Jeremy Holst’s journey is rooted in the resilience, community, and the flavors that shaped his upbringing and the passion he brings to his own acclaimed Summerville, SC restaurant, Bexley. By Pamela Jouan, Photographed by AZALEA Magazine From his first shift washing dishes at Sully’s (now Home Team BBQ) on […]
Brown Butter Pecan Pumpkin Bread With Maple Glaze
Moist, nutty, and spiced – perfect for gathering or gifting. For a gift-ready touch, wrap in parchment and twine, and tuck in a cinnamon stick. Ingredients (1 loaf or 4 mini loaves) For the bread: 1 cup canned pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)1 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 tsp baking soda½ tsp baking powder½ tsp […]
NO CHURN FRESH PEACH ICE CREAM
No churn, no machine, just simple, fresh ingredients make the ultimate summertime treat. Ingredients 1 lb fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk2 cups heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste1-2 teaspons fresh lemon juiceflakey sea salt or cinnamon to taste Preparation • Pulse peach slices in a foot processor until they […]
Splurge
by Caley Smith, photographed by AZALEA Magazine New Vintage Market Adds Character and Charm to Downtown Summerville A new storefront in downtown Summerville is giving locals a fresh reason to shop small. Splurge, an upscale vintage market, opened its doors earlier this year and has quickly become a hub for curated home décor, unique finds, […]
Dinks, Drinks & Bites
by Caley Smith The Pickle Bar Serves Up a Smash Hit in Nexton If you’ve recently heard a pop-pop-pop sound echoing through the streets of Nexton, chances are you’ve stumbled upon the heartbeat of the nation’s fastest-growing sport: pickleball. And here in Summerville’s booming Nexton community, there’s one place where the love for the game […]