Oyster Lovers Rejoice
In the South Carolina Lowcountry where I lived most of my adult years, an Oyster Roast is simply a way of life. Indeed, of the thousands of meals I have […]
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Grumpy Granola
Thomas Craig, who with his wife Kay opened the storied Ugly Dog Pub and The High Dive, is full of stories. Like the one he tells about his relationship to […]
Full Bellies. Warmed Hearts. The Ugly Dog Pub – Cashiers
About a million years ago, I reviewed 4118 Kitchen+Bar for the March issue of Laurel. Central to the piece was the sublime sensation of being welcomed into a place where […]
Lowcountry Oyster Roast
In the South Carolina Lowcountry where I lived most of my adult years, an Oyster Roast is simply a way of life. Indeed, of the thousands of meals I have […]
Pork Vindaloo
Tryon Sales Representative Jennifer Cunningham is living out her dream of working in the wine business, fulfilling a passion for wine that began at age 17 when she first worked […]
A Slice of Bar-b-cued Gold
If you’re a confirmed barbecue enthusiast like me, your heart went pitter pat when you learned in the spring that Cashiers Valley Smokehouse was going to be opening soon. But […]
Peace, Love, & Laurent Perrier
Old Edwards Inn is known for its love of hosting parties, innovative and collaborative events that focus on and present their favorite finds. That’s precisely what they’ll do on […]
Adult Snickerdoodles
A rtist Carol Misner has the warm and happy smile of someone you want to befriend. An engaging and exuberant woman she exudes the same grace, elegance and gentility of […]
The Pleasure of Dining Out
Are you like me? Has your outlook brightened by a factor of eight with the return of that supremely gratifying experience of Dining Out? Not that plating a takeout dinner […]
The Pie’s The Limit
The first time I met Mary Adair Trumbly, I was immediately drawn to her radiant self-presentation, eyeing her tulle skirt across the grocery aisles. It was clear then that the […]