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Modern Living in the Old South

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Raising a Glass

The Azalea Bar & Garden is an ode to Summerville and the many things that make her so special. When the afternoon sun’s golden the heart of its Southern charm. The casual rays light on the distinctive blue brick building on Summerville’s South Cedar Street, the gentle tinkling of elegance is exactly what Will and […]

Pickled Cherry Tomatoes

Pickling fresh produce is a Southern right-of- passage. Whether you’re looking to spice up a salad, cocktail, or just eat them straight from the jar, these tangy treats should be on every Spring menu. Ingredients 1⁄2 teaspoon salt1⁄2 cup white wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)1⁄2 cup white vinegar2 cups water1 quart cherry or grape […]

Pickled Okra

Pickling fresh produce is a Southern right-of- passage. Whether you’re looking to spice up a salad, cocktail, or just eat them straight from the jar, these tangy treats should be on every Spring menu. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds of fresh okra4 cloves garlic, peeled4 (1/4-inch) thick slices of lemon 2 cups cider vinegar (5% acidity) […]

Sweet Lady

Tara Pate, the founder of Daysie Syrups, doesn’t sit around waiting for someone else to make her dreams happen, and that is most clear in her newest business pursuit. Daysie Syrups was founded by dreams and fueled by coffee, with a founder who had two main goals in mind. One was to create a syrup […]

Roasted Gremolata Potatoes

Roasted Gremolata Potatoes Ingredients 2 1/2 lbs fingerling potatoes cut in half 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp plus 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/8 tsp pepper 3/4 cup parsley, chopped 1/4 cup fresh mint, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp lemon zest Juice from 1/2 lemon 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes […]

Rustic Tomato Zucchini Tart

A beautiful and hearty layered tart easy enough for a weekday meal and pretty enough for company. Ingredients For Crust: 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup whole grain cornmeal 2 tbsp granulated white sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup cold salted butter, cut in pieces 1/3 cup + 1-2 tbsp buttermilk For Filling: […]

Roasted Cinnamon Ginger Maple Pears

A simple yet elegant nod to one of fall’s favorite fruits. Ingredients2 pears, halved and cored2 tablespoons maple syrup1/2 tablespoon butter, meltedpinch of ground cinnamonpinch of ground gingervanilla yogurtwalnuts, as garnish PreparationPreheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8″ x 8″ pan with parchment paper. Place pears onto the pan and drizzle over maple […]

Sweet Talk

With a vision that harkens back to a simpler time, Kathy Lindell has transformed a vacant store front into a candy shop to satisfy the sweet tooth of a community. Reminiscing about the ease of childhood makes one wonder why we were in a hurry to become adults. We would ride our bikes to the […]

Up In Smoke – Ledyard Bar B Que

Ledyard Bar B Que Co. is serving up original, homemade dishes in a beautifully renovated house in Knightsville, SC where the owner prefers everything to be customized; from the smokehouse built to his specifications to the self-taught pitmaster behind the smoker. Cheyenne Ledyard is the definition of a Southern pitmaster, with an emphasis on “master.” […]

Double Chocolate Walnut Brownies

Nothing says love quite like the made-from-scratch classic. Ingredients ½ cup unsalted butter, melted½ cup white sugar¾ cup light brown sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 large eggs room temperature¾ cup all purpose flour½ cup cocoa powder½ teaspoon salt½ cup mini chocolate chips½ cup walnuts chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Line an 8×8 baking pan with […]