The New Southern Social: Inside Charleston’s Mahjong Movement
Charleston Mahjong is having a moment — and Holy Mahj has become one of the city’s most joyful modern rituals, proving that the best things still happen around a table. What began as a preschool friendship in 2017 between two mothers slowly evolved into something much larger. In November 2022, they took a Mahjong lesson […]
Spring’s Sweetest Revival: Lowcountry Strawberry Pretzel Icebox Pie
This strawberry pretzel icebox pie is a beloved Southern classic, gently refined for the season. Toasted pecans deepen the salty pretzel crust while fresh lemon zest lifts the cream cheese filling, bringing balance and brightness to this chilled spring dessert. Strawberry Pretzel Icebox Pie Ingredients For the Toasted Pecan Pretzel Crust For the Cream Cheese […]
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 […]
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 […]