Blueberry-Lemon Icebox Pie
Fresh from local fields to your favorite Farmers’ Markets, the season’s colorful fruits add a burst of flavors that light up every bite. Photo by Dottie Rizzo Ingredients 1 1/4 cups GrahamCracker Crumbs1/4 cup sugar1/3 cup butter, melted1 small can sweetenedcondensed milkJuice from one lemon1 can frozen lemonade12 oz Cool Whip1/2 cup fresh blueberries Preparation […]
Blackberry French Toast Bake
Fresh from local fields to your favorite Farmers’ Markets, the season’s colorful fruits add a burst of flavor that lights up every bite. Photographed by Dottie Rizzo Ingredients 1 loaf challah or braided briochebread, sliced into 1 inch thick slices1 jar blackberry preserves6 large eggs, beaten1 1/2 cups whole milk16 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese2 […]
Lorna
Lowcountry novelist Lorna Hollifield crafts an atmosphere of elevated suspense, richly textured characters, and the soulful pull of Southern storytelling. By Jenna Lachenman, Photos by Cristi Marshall Hollifield has always known she was a writer. Before she could even form letters on a page, she scribbled with a pen and paper, lost in stories only […]
The Southern Fifteen
IN HONOR OF OUR 15TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE, WE ASKED STORYTELLER TIM LOWRY TO GIVES US FIFTEEN OF HIS ESSENTIAL SOUTHERN READS (In no particular order) By Tim Lowery Southerners are great storytellers. That’s because we take every opportunity to practice the art form. We linger in the grocery store line to inquire about the check […]
Creating Community
ACCOMPLISHED ARTIST, ELIZABETH MCCEEVER FINDS AND EXPRESSES JOY IN CAPTURING THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE By Eliza Chapman Bailey he more time you spend with someone, the more you learn about their journey. The most unassuming person surprises you with a casual remark about a notable achievement they have accomplished. Elizabeth McKeever, an artist and fabricator, is […]
Central Casting
Three cast iron cobblers that are sure to warm the belly & the heart. Sweet Potato Pecan Cobbler Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg5 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 29oz cans sweet potatoes in syrup 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract5 tablespoons butter cubed1/4 cup pecan pieces Ingredients (Crust) 1 1/2 cups all […]
The Pine Forest Inn
Set against the backdrop of the golden age of travel and the movement to the pines, Summerville’s Pine Forest Inn emerged as a world-renowned luxury resort whose mythos continues to hold a place in Summerville’s storied past. The golden age of travel, spanning from the late 19th century to the 1930s, was an era when […]
The Dream Team
THEIR WORK HAS CONTRIBUTED TO SOME OF SUMMERVILLE’S MOST RECOGNIZED LOGOS, LANDMARKS, AND LIBATIONS. WHEN WILL AND DOTTIE RIZZO TURN THEIR DREAMS INTO REALITIES, WE ALL WAKE UP TO MAGIC. By Susan Frampton Step into the elegantly eclectic ambiance of The Azalea Bar and Garden, and you’ll immediately get a feel for the aesthetics of […]
Past Forward
A NEW VINTAGE SHOP HAS HIT DOWNTOWN SUMMERVILLE AND IT IS A TREASURE TROVE OF TIMELESS STYLE In an age where fast fashion dominates, there is a growing movement around clothes that tell a story. Vintage pieces that have stood the test of time beautifully and carry with them the character and nostalgia of decades […]
Family Fare
The rich traditions of Italian baking and fine specialty coffee have found a home in the heart of downtown Summerville, where Talucci’s Bakery inspires the community through its passion for family, food, and service. It’s 6:45 a.m. on a Thursday in downtown Summerville. The streets are still dark, with most of the town not yet […]