Bottling Sunshine – Charleston Distilling Company
Whisky has long lubricated the wheels of history, and been lauded by poets and statesmen as “liquid sunshine.” Steeped in the narrative of the Holy City’s past, Charleston Distilling Company’s bright spirits shine a unique light on their founders’ adopted home. Charleston is a city rich in history. From its cobblestone streets to its steepled […]
Thinking Inside the Box – Tiger Corner Farms
A Summerville aeroponic farm manufacturer takes the dirty work out of farming while working toward a greener future locally and beyond. For longtime Summerville residents and frequent visitors, the drive from the interstate into the charming downtown area is a familiar one: take the off-ramp from I-26, drive past the big box stores, and pass […]
Popping Up
A young, seasoned chef puts his skills to good use with an ever-evolving restaurant concept. It’s a rainy Wednesday night in West Ashley, and the bar at Craft Conundrum is beginning to fill up with the usual patrons: couples on a mid-week date, friends grabbing an after-work beverage, and strangers gathering together to play board games. […]
Local Cocoa- Q&A with Sweeteeth
A chocolate-covered legacy continues through Sweeteeth chocolatier Rachel Ball. Charleston is a rich source of artisan products, owing to its inspiring nature and the seas of talented makers who call the Lowcountry home. Among the plethora of handcrafted goods, perhaps none is sweeter than Sweeteeth Chocolate. Created by former EVO Pizza employee, Johnny Battles, Sweeteeth […]
Bounty of the Sea – Bulls Bay Saltworks
Using ultra-sustainable methods, a McClellanville couple harvests a delicious byproduct of the vast Atlantic. On a small plot of land in McClellanville, South Carolina, the sea breeze whistles through the trees, bringing with it the familiar salty air beloved by coastal residents. As the sun rises, its rays linger on a quaint homestead, the dwelling of […]
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 […]