The ease, comfort and appreciation of prepared meals when life is chaotic should never be underestimated. Whether you are on vacation, have youth sports every night, double shifts at work or you want to help someone else who is suffering from the loss of a loved one, surgery or long-term illness — the gift…
Cooking & Foods
I’ll Drink to That: A History of Toasting
It’s ubiquitous among the world’s cultures, whether you clink glasses proclaiming a hearty “cheers,” “salud,” “slainte” (pronounced slawn-cha) or “kanpai.” But where did this ritual, now so inextricably linked with drinking alcohol and paying respect to a person or idea, first originate? Like a lot of provenance stories, the answer is complicated. Ancient civilizations including…
A Slow-Roasted History: A Back Story on Barbecue
Barbecue. What exactly is it? An outdoor social gathering? The act of cooking outside over a grill? Or is it the grill itself? In the Lowcountry, it’s none of the above. There is only one definition of barbecue here, and it is delicious! But just how did barbecue become the signature dish of the region?…
James Beard Awards: Celebrating Culinary Excellence
When it comes to food today, everyone’s a critic. Eye-candy Instagram food shots, Yelp reviews and Trip Advisor postings clutter the internet. For culinary insiders, the James Beard Awards are a solid indicator of food excellence. This is very good news for Charleston because, in 2019 alone, eight semifinalists came from the city. “This year’s…
Going Greek: An Adventure in the Lowcountry
Being known as a city with a culinary scene full of hot biscuits, fried chicken and shrimp ‘n’ grits, you wouldn’t expect to find a multitude of authentic Greek restaurants in Charleston. Turns out, there are several of them spread throughout the greater Charleston area that are small, family-owned restaurants, serving up food made from…
Mainland Container Co. Kitchen & Bar: A Cool Place to Chill
Mainland Container Co. Kitchen & Bar opened in 2017, and a steady stream of those looking for a cool place to chill in Mount Pleasant have been frequenting the locale ever since. Owners Harris Khan and Mary Schultz brought their extensive backgrounds in the food industry to the forefront at this hospitable eatery that focuses…
Burtons Grill: Bringing the Community Together
Who doesn’t love a fun evening out for dinner and drinks with friends or family? Seems like a no-brainer. But what if some of those folks have food sensitivities? No need to worry, Burtons Grill in Mount Pleasant’s Towne Centre is here for them – and for everyone else, too. It all began in 2005,…
Ashley Hall Students Master the Art of French Cooking
A passionate French teacher at Ashley Hall has found an innovative way to teach her students about French culture, traditions and vocabulary: through their stomachs. What better way to learn this romantic language than in the kitchen, exploring this culture’s unique cuisine? Olivia Hipp, a French teacher at Ashley Hall, has found that learning about…
Oysters All Year Long
Our host was running late, so we decided to pitch in and help get ready for the evening’s festivities. Cold beverages in hand, we stoked the fire and made sure there were plenty of coals for cooking. We cleared off the sheet of plywood atop a pair of rickety sawhorses and laid out some hardware…
Cook the Cover
Hungry to cook some photogenic food? Lowcountry Cuisine sported two different covers this issue. We wouldn’t want anyone to miss out on the fun, so here are the secrets to the two stunning food presentations. Bon appétit! RAPPAHANNOCK OYSTER BAR Yes, the oysters on the cover are on the half shell. That means raw. Yum-oh!…
