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This is one of my all-time favorite go-to recipes, showcasing the season's abundance of local shrimp and vine-ripened tomatoes

Summer Wild Mushroom Lasagna... Bon Appetit!

Take lasagna to a new level with creamy Port Salut Mornay sauce, Marsala, morels, mushrooms, and more—straight from the test kitchen!

Entertaining the Angels

The story of the little old lady who stopped into my cafe demanding answers—on coffee, road signs, vodka, and God, among other things

Bechamel Embellished

Bechamel boring? Mais, non! Try my delicious Crunchy Crab and Shrimp Gratin recipe using this classical French mother sauce

Grace Is Good, Very Good

Grace Episcopal Tea Room delivers a very tasty Spoleto tradition, in a Charleston kind of way... think shrimp remoulade, Huguenot torte, and of course, iced tea

Emily Meets My In-Laws (Episode 2 Recap)

I know, you can't believe you watched another episode of it either... But here we are, so you might as well read on

Taking Stock and Making Some, Too

Sure, in today's world we can find good-quality "stocks in a box" and gourmet quality demi-glace, but nothing replaces the slow, steady, fragrant simmer of a homemade stock

Turnips, Parents, & the March of Time

Reflections on a recent visit from my parents, Hen and Herb. Delicious turnip and onion soup included

Tile Floor to Die For

Good patterned floors—whether centuries-old or new—are often forgotten in the world of inspired home ideas

Cool Hand Frank

Frank McMahon's "Cool Inside: Hank's Seafood Restaurant" is a cook's cookbook through and through, a soulful ode to Charleston and the gems of the sea, creeks, and rivers that surround her

Cry Baby Muffins

The summer after I graduated from college I came home and spent the season terrorizing my mom and putting off the “real world” as I searched for a job.

Put It In Your Pocket

The proposal secrets of an eight-year-old, unveiled

Dewees Detox

Sometimes the Muse needs a refresher course—an Outward Bound to sharpen creative survival skills, a high ropes course for writers/artists who need a little endorphin spike....

Tile Goods: One Project I'm glad I Didn't DIY!

Affordable tile + Talented Friend = A Refreshing New Look for my Kitchen

I Liked It, Per Se

Book Review: Service Included: Four-Star Secrets of an Eavesdropping Waiter, by Phoebe Damrosch

Whisked Away

Whisk Bakery brings the old city closer yet to her Euro roots with deep, rich coffee and fresh pastries best enjoyed nice and slow

Wine + Food Festival: Then & Now

As The BB&T Food & Wine Festival is about to kick off its 7th festival, author Holly Herrick reflects on memories of festivals past, even as she looks forward to the next delicious event, 3/1-3/4

Bull Street Gourmet on the Go

Bull Street Gourmet's addition to its iconic CofC hang-out shop on Bull & Smith wins in every way

Crab Nachos, Anyone?

Peninsula Grill executive chef Robert Carter crosses the Cooper, opening Carter's Kitchen in Mount P

Honey, You've Got Peanut Butter Stuck to Your Face

How long does it take to chuck the rose-colored glasses and see the cold, hard, cute, unvarnished truth about him (or her)? Move in together, then add a day, maybe two....

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