Follow our Facebook (@LCcuisine) and Instagram (@lccuisinemag) pages, and you might realize we love a good contest! We asked for your favorite chili recipes, and Jim Jaffke of Surfside Beach won a gift card for submitting his recipe for mesquite smoked chili. Jaffke has been an “EGGhead,” (that’s a Big Green Egg® fan for you…
While conventional thinking associates white wine with summer temperatures and lighter fare, there are many white grape varieties that can stand up to a fall or winter menu selection, and plenty of dishes can benefit from their crisp, creamy or spicy characteristics. Here, some of our favorite local wine shop owners and staff give their…
It may surprise you to learn that red velvet cake wasn’t always red. In fact, it started as just plain old “velvet cake.” Research the topic of red velvet cake and you’ll quickly discern that its culinary provenance is complicated, and at times even a bit controversial. The confection is believed to have originated in…
It was another great summer for the books, but as we head into the fall and winter seasons, there is nothing but excitement, entertainment and plenty of enjoyment ahead. Charleston is known for its decadent dishes, but while you’re dining at the most fabulous establishments the South has to offer, don’t forget to pair your…
Whether you’re searching for a gift for the foodie in your life or are simply on the hunt for something to give your dishes some extra flair, Charleston’s specialty food stores are the perfect place to spend a Saturday afternoon. If you’re hunting for a unique cheese, exploring new wines or sending relatives home with…
Looking to host your first oyster roast? Several options are available in the Lowcountry. For a one-time event, you may book a local catering company that specializes in seafood events. If you want a more hands-on approach, I recommend you co-host your first oyster roast with a friend or family member who has experience in…
The world’s largest oyster roast, the Lowcountry Oyster Festival, presented by Red Clay Hot Sauce this year, has been a Charleston staple since it premiered in 1982. Just ask any local – oysters and oyster roasts are a fundamental part of Lowcountry culture, and we shudder to think of winters without them. For almost four…
Being an 18-year-old who just graduated high school in May 2019 and already owning a successful baking business sounds a bit far-fetched, I know. Throw in the facts that this 18-year-old also works a part-time job at Wonder Works in Mount Pleasant and just started college courses at the Culinary Institute of Charleston. This is…
The midtown section of Upper King Street is a business district coming back from many difficult years. Where store fronts were previously boarded up, restaurants and bars now light up the plate glass windows. Tucked between the food and drink options are interesting local shops—like Blue Bicycle Books and Affordabike—that you won’t find in every…
The end of summer is marked by more than just tax-free weekends and last-minute family trips before the dreaded school bell awakens after a three-month slumber. Empty – or rapidly thinning – game-freezers remind Lowcountry outdoorsmen that hunting season is on the horizon. Some are not so willing to offer to cook burgers for friends…
