Let’s Eat

You know we’re all about great food, but like any good Southerner, we’ve been known to enjoy a good cocktail (or mocktail) on our porch, listening to the cicadas drone at dusk. Southern cocktails are much older and wiser than other drinks. When you take a sip of a Sazerac, Gin Fizz, or Mint Julep, ...
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If 2020 brought us sourdough bread, mini-pancake cereal, and hot chocolate bombs, and, let’s be honest, 2021 was a bit of a blur, then what’s on the menu for 2022? For the past 7 years, Whole Foods’ Trends Council (which includes local foragers, regional and global buyers, and culinary experts) publishes a list of food ...
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Most major holidays involve a few different activities, like egg hunts or presents, but on Thanksgiving, it’s all about the food. And behind every treasured family photo of loved ones gathering around a table, there’s that one person who’s spent all day slicing, dicing, basting, and roasting dish after dish. If you’ve ever cooked a ...
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Turning Up the Music and Dancing in the Kitchen Is Good for the Soul … and Great for Healthy, Creative Cooking. As seen in Pink Magazine. Everything’s better when music is involved – and that includes food. Much like music sets the mood in your everyday life, it also sets the mood in the kitchen. The ...
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Before you go adding more flour here and a squeeze of lemon there, we’re laying out some ground rules for altering recipes that could just save your dinner. Use these tips to experiment with recipes more successfully.

After a full day of work, shuttling the kids to after-school activities, and narrowly making it to your gym class, the thought of making a main dish and two sides can seem like just too much. But don’t reach for the takeout menus just yet – we’re bringing you Chef Lynn Michelle’s tips for faster, healthier, and happier weeknight meals.

August may often be one of the hottest months of the year, but it can also be one of the healthiest.  These mellow days of summer are the perfect time to savor all that Lowcountry living has to offer – with laid-back days (and nights) spent outdoors enjoying your favorite activities.   What’s more, this relaxed end-of-summer month is the perfect time for simple, quick, “no-fuss” meals that are as good for you as they are good to eat, all while enjoying every minute of the easy, breezy last days of summer.

Finally, after spending a long, hard year at home, you’re planning a summer vacation. You envision afternoons soaking up the sun and surf, exploring local shops, and taking the kids out for ice cream after dinner. But your sunlit daydream turns into a nightmare once you get there. No one can agree on a restaurant, the activities you’re finding look too touristy, and worst of all – it’s probably going to rain.

If this scenario sounds a little too familiar, you’re certainly not alone. Many people come home feeling like they need a break after their vacation, which is why we’re bringing you tried-and-true tips for making the most of your time away.

As the superfood craze has swept the country, salads have gone from simple side dishes to lunch or dinner’s star attractions. A well-made salad is a delicious balance of textures and flavors, and while salads may seem simple (you dump a bunch of vegetables in a bowl, right?), achieving that balance takes some skill.  While ...
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we’re about to teach you the skills you need to wield a blade with confidence

Spring’s bounty of colorful seasonal produce and fresh ingredients on your plate.

Most recipes begin with a set pan over medium heat, but learning to control heat and oil is one of the most overlooked steps on the path to becoming a good cook. Everything from pasta sauces to sautéed veggies starts with a base of hot oil, but the difference between a crispy or tender meal ...
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