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 […]
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 […]
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 […]