Back in January, Lowcountry Cuisine celebrated Chocolate Cake Day by inviting Facebook followers to post their favorite recipes, and Becki Bowman’s Hot Milk Chocolate Cake submission won her a $50 gift certificate to Publix. Follow us on social media and get your favorite recipe for shrimp ‘n’ grits ready – that’ll be the subject for…
Cooking & Foods
Wining and Dining: You Had Me at Merlot
Fine wine and great food in the Holy City – what could be better? Whether you’re a confirmed oenophile or you only know enough to order red or white, local wine bars are ready to take your taste buds on a trip around the globe over the course of one evening. Everything happens for a…
Tapas Dining in the Lowcountry: Small Plates and Big Appetites
There are those who enjoy numerous choices when dining in lieu of or prior to committing to just one main entrée. Small plates – or tapas – can make for big appetites and have been trending in the restaurant industry for almost two decades. Not to be confused with individual appetizers, small-plate dining is à…
Bar & Cocoa: Setting the Chocolate Bar High
Decadent, indulgent, savory – those are just a few words that come to mind when describing the chocolate bars featured at the new Bar & Cocoa shop on Bowman Road in Mount Pleasant. And these aren’t just any chocolate bars either. Co-founder Chris Lacey sources only the finest chocolate from around the world. “Eat Real…
980 Sauces and Marinades: The Everyday Ingredient
A sprig of this, a dash of that, maybe a teaspoon of an elusive ingredient you’ve never used before – all for that perfect “amp” to your home-cooked dinner. For me, having endless spice containers or just needing to run to the store for a pinch of cilantro is slightly inconvenient. All sauces are gluten…
Pork-Tastic Ways to Celebrate National Bacon Day in Style
December 30th: National Bacon Day It’s true, just like everything else with its own special day, there’s a day dedicated entirely to honor the salty, crunchy, sometimes smoky, almighty bacon. Originally a mere side to eggs and toast in the mornings, bacon has officially swept the country to become an allout obsession. Everything from bacon-infused…
Lowcountry Craft Cuisine: Healthy and Hearty Dishes
Looking to plan the perfect meal for the perfect event or occasion, or just the perfect intimate evening that fits your schedule? Look to the talents of Charleston native John Thompson, the chef at Lowcountry Craft Cuisine. Thompson’s craft for preparing delicious and appetizing meals will fit any schedule and leave your taste buds crying…
Keeping Caffeinated in Chucktown
Much like most trendy cities in the United States – and, yes, I think we can officially consider Charleston a city – coffee spots are a dime a dozen. Still, just because there seems to be (maybe there is?) a new spot to get your caffeine fix on every corner doesn’t mean they’re all the…
Cooking with CAUTION: Keeping Kids Safe in the Kitchen
We get it: Cooking in the kitchen with your kids can be equal parts rewarding and nerve-racking. While there’s no doubt that there are treasured moments waiting to be had, it’s the test of patience and potential hazards that more times than not keep parents from welcoming the extra sets of tiny hands. But here’s…
Four New Food Groups: When Southern Staples Meet Northern Taste Buds
Mount Pleasant Magazine: loved locally, known nationwide. We’re honored to announce that we have breached into award-winning territory, placing in the 69th annual Green Eyeshade Awards, an institution that has recognized the very best journalism in the southeastern U.S. (covering 11 states) since 1950 and is deemed as the “nation’s oldest regional journalism contest.” Among…