The Gullah Chef
by SUSAN FRAMPTONphotographs owned and copyrighted by AZALEA MAGAZINE The flavors of childhood bring Gullah Geechee Chef BJ Dennis full circle, back to his home in the Lowcountry It has been said by many that you can’t go home again; that once the city limits sign is in your rear-view mirror, home can never be […]
The Artisan Farmer-John Warren
An unlikely path to agriculture paved the way for Charleston’s most creative farmer to implement big ideas on a small scale. John Warren is not a typical farmer. Not by any stretch of the imagination. Warren is not following a family tradition of farming; his parents made their livings in administrative assistance, teaching, and criminal […]
Deviled Crab
Ingredients 1 pound wild domestic crab meat1 teaspoon of minced garlic1/2 onion diced small1 medium bell pepper diced small1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (fresh minced chili peppers can be used also)1-2 teaspoons of chopped parsley2 tablespoons of ketchup1 tablespoon of mayo2 teaspoons of mustard1 teaspoon paprika1/2 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning1 cup bread crumbs to bind2 […]
Stewed Eggplant and Tomatoes
Ingredients 4 ripe tomatoes peeled and diced2 teaspoons minced garlic2 teaspoons minced ginger1 jalapeño or favorite hot pepper, diced 1 small onion diced2 cups diced green bell pepper Olive oilSalt and pepperRice (optional) Preparation Add oil about an 1/2 inch up in a round deep skillet over medium high heat. Add tomatoes and and half […]
Okra & Shrimp Purloo
Ingredients 1 pound shrimp2 pounds okra cut 1/2 inch thick 2-3 cups cooked seasoned rice (we used seasoned red rice) 1/2 cup small diced onion2 teaspoons minced garlic Olive oilSalt and pepper Preparation In a 8 inch skillet add oil to coat pan, brown okra on medium heat about 3 to 5 minutes. Should be […]
The Pork Grind-A Lowcountry BBQ Tour
They chop the wood, stoke the fire, put on the pork, and watch over it as though it’s a precious sleeping child. For a dozen hours or more, they check the temperature, baste with secret sauces and tenderly deliver the finished product to those of us for whom barbecue is practically a religion. Whether a […]
Time In A Bottle
Gentry Bourbon honors a life and a legacy, launching a new brand of history in the Lowcountry. The liquid swirls with the fury of a tiny tornado as it fills containers riding a conveyor belt in John David (JD) Madison’s warehouse. Shards of amber light reflect off the square shoulders of signature bottles as they […]
Steeped in History
On the outskirts of Charleston, a working plantation carries on the ancient art of tea farming It is a warm spring day at the Charleston Tea Plantation on Wadmalaw Island, just after opening time, and the morning dew hugs the tender leaves atop thousands of camellia plants. At the Visitor’s Center, a chalkboard encourages guests […]
Greener Pastures
SURROUNDED BY AN EVER-GROWING TOWN, MARYMEADE FARM IS AN UNEXPECTED GIFT OF PEACE AND QUIET FOR PASSERSBY. It is late afternoon just off the Berlin G. Myers Parkway, and traffic is moving slowly. Quittin’ time, our grandparents might have called this hour of the day, when those who have toiled since early morning make the […]
Meeting Place
A new development welcomes all to one of the most beautiful places to eat and drink in Summerville. There’s no place like home, as the old adage says, but some places just feel more familiar than others. That’s the case with the Corner House Cafe at Summers Corner in Summerville, where a team of ardent […]
