By Tammie Hughes Once I entered Bar 19 Twelve, I immediately admired the swanky, speakeasy design. The dimly lit venue reminded me of a speakeasy hidden behind a cafe in Phoenix that I used to frequent with my friends. Once…

By Tammie Hughes Buonasera! I was shocked at the masterfully curated happy hour menu, perusing the options on my phone as we waited outside for the doors to open, along with twenty other guests anticipating the early evening specials. My…

Days on the Water—Chasing a Cool Breeze, an Incredible Sunset, and a Taste of Serenity By Tammie Hughes What’s the funny thing they say about boats? “The best days are when you buy a boat and also when you sell…

By Tammie Hughes Pack up the RV and get ready for an East Coast glamping trip this summer! CHARLESTON, SC Our starting point begins in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Check yourself into the Mt Pleasant/Charleston KOA Holiday RV Park, just…

By Tammie Hughes This iconic South Carolina dish originated on St. Helena Island in the 1960s. A local shrimper, Richard Gay, of Gay Fish Company, is attributed with its creation. The name Frogmore comes from the smallish community on the…

INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS: Courtesy of www.thepioneerwoman.com

By Tammie Hughes When you walk into Shorty’s Grill at 4115 Meeting Street in downtown Loris, SC, you’ll immediately feel the energy, the hustle and bustle, the conversations between locals that carry across the room, the quick checkout banter at…

By Tammie Hughes It’s often the first words you’ll hear as you step inside your grandmother’s home. “Are you hungry?” Ah, the memories of being fed delicious goodies straight from the oven. It’s like there’s a magic fairy in the…

By Tammie Hughes The first time I had hot “cream tea” was with a childhood friend. We were around eight years old, I suppose. One afternoon while playing in the yard with a friend, her mother called us inside. I…

By Tammie Hughes “Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme” — the tunes of Simon and Garfunkel sing in my head as I gleefully plant tender herbs in rich soil, daydreams dancing in my head of using fresh herbs at every meal.…

By Tammie Hughes Like tulips emerging from the soil and Bradford pear trees bursting into full bloom seemingly overnight, asparagus makes its debut at the first hint of warm, sunny days; it’s a hopeful sign that spring is just around…

By Tammie Hughes As soon as your herb garden is planted, colorful bulbs are popping up, your annual flowers are in full bloom, and your fern baskets are lazily swaying in the light breeze — set your sights on planning…

INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS: Courtesy of www.delish.comPHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

By Tammie Hughes I didn’t let them know I was dropping by, and I arrived just as the doors opened. It was just before Christmas, and the holiday cocktails were flowing to tables from the bar. A steady stream of…

By Tammie Hughes Numerous seafood markets along the Grand Strand provide residents and visitors with fresh-caught fish and harvests of local shellfish.While some varieties are available year-round, others have peak seasons. You can find seasonal guides published by local fishing…

By Tammie Hughes Ingredients Shortcut Crust  Filling  Topping  Instructions For the shortcut crust, use a pre-made graham cracker crust. Combine a pat of butter with the brown sugar and warm in the microwave for 20 seconds; stir until smooth. Add…

By Tammie Hughes Myths, folklore, wives’ tales, and even personal testaments abound over the properties of certain foods labeled as aphrodisiacs. It’s no coincidence that the standard fare for special sweetheart dinners often includes foods that may enhance your evening.…