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A Heart for Harvesting

By Eliza Chapman Bailey Right outside of St. George sits Gruber Farms and a family whose heart for community farming has been beating for over 60 years. For those who grew up in an agrarian community, shucking corn, snapping string beans, hulling peas, and storing produce for leaner times were rites of passage. Once the […]

Limoncello

A beloved Italian liqueur that has gained worldwide fame, our Limoncello recipe is a perfect toast to the flavor of summer. INGREDIENTS1 bottle vodka 100-proof 10 lemons, washed and dried 1-2 cups granulated sugar 1-2 cups water PREPARATION  Use a vegetable peeler to remove the peels from all the lemons. Try to remove only the outer yellow […]

Lemon Squares

Sweet and buttery paired with a vibrant burst of lemon? Yes, please! INGREDIENTS1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup powdered sugar 2 eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Extra powdered sugar to top PREPARATION Preheat oven to […]

Lemon Pasta

This lemon pasta is perfect for summer but it’s rich yet vibrant flavor will make it a favorite all year long. INGREDIENTS2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest 1 teaspoon honey 3 medium shallots, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional) […]

La Rustica’s Family Fare

Nestled in the heart of Summerville, La Rustica serves up the incredible flavors of Chef Giulio Pellegrini’s native region of Italy in an atmosphere that embodies true southern hospitality and makes you feel like family. The Southern style home on the corner of North Magnolia Street and East 3rd North Street has seen many incarnations. […]

Southern Fusion

Smokin’ Gringos pitmaster and owner, Mike Bastin infuses competition style BBQ with flavors and seasoning found in Mexican, Latin American, and Caribbean cuisine with innovative intent. Serious professional BBQ competition participants, Bastin and his two daughters, Bella, and Courtney, travel the Southeast winning title after title with good natured passion. To date they have won […]

Faith & Flour

With her hands buried in the mixing bowl, It’s All in the Biscuit’s creator Kim Lazarus proves all things are possible if you have a little faith. The King James Version of the Bible talks a lot about bread, perhaps most famously reminding us that man does not live by bread alone. There are many […]

Sweet Tea Fried Chicken

A classic spin on a classic dish. Ingredients Oil for frying3 cups water3 teabags1/4 cup sugar3 lbs fryer chicken pieces 2 cups all purpose flour1 tbsp garlic salt3 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning, divided 1 tsp poultry seasoning1 tsp pepper1 tsp paprika2 eggs, beaten1 cup buttermilklemons for garnish (optional) Preparation: Bring water to a boil. Stir […]

Buttermilk Fried Chicken With Hot Honey Drizzle

A fundamental favorite with punched up flavor. Ingredients 1/4 cup honey2 tsp Tabasco 1/4 tsp dried crushed red pepper 3-4 lbs fryer chicken pieces 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 tbsp garlic salt 1/2 tbsp paprika 1 1/2 tsp pepper, divided 2 tsp poultry seasoning 1 egg 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 tsp salt Preparation For […]

Skillet Baked Crab Dip

Summer flavor delivered in comfort food style, our favorite skillet baked crab dip is summer entertainment perfection.