A Place and Its People
by Leslie M. Koller Telling a story steeped in history, a new book on Summerville’s Tea Farm garnered its inspiration from a beautiful plot of land, a doctor, a library, a horticultural historian, and a group of lifelong residents. Nestled in the heart of Summerville is a plot of land so rich with history that a […]
The Hussey House
Blending the legacy of Summerville’s tea barn with their own family’s stories and traditions Chip and Holly Hussey have created a welcoming retreat filled with heartfelt touches that embody true Summerville hospitality. By Perrin Conrad, Photographed by Cristi Marshall There are many phrases that may come to mind upon arrival at Chip and Holly Hussey’s […]
Pickers Paradise
Pickers Hullabaloo is a vintage revolution born from friendship and funk. By Caley Smith, Photography by Mack Mars and Elizabeth Fay It all started with a campfire and a conversation. When Katie Roberts and Theresa Dulken first met, it wasn’t at a bu conference or networking event—it was at a bar, followed by a campfire […]
Bloodlines & Brisket
Barbecue in the Lowcountry isn’t just a meal—it’s a lineage, a language, a legacy passed down through smoke and time. By Pamela Jouan, Photography by Dottie Rizzo, Courtesy of Subject Barbecue in the Lowcountry isn’t just a meal—it’s a lineage, a language, a legacy passed down through smoke and time. It seeps into the soil […]
Strawberry Pineapple Salsa
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 1/2 lb pineapple1/2 lb strawberries1 roma tomato, diced1/2 of a red onion, minced1/2ofa jalapeno,minced1/4 cup fresh cilantro choppedJuice from one lime1/2 teaspoon saltWhipped cream cheeseBaguettePepper to taste […]
Blueberry Turnovers
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 For the Turnovers:1 box puff pastry dough(2 sheets)1 cup fresh blueberries2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup waterFor the Egg Wash:1 large egg1 tablespoons waterFor the Glaze:1 cup […]
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 […]