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2026 Food and Beverage Trends: “The Year of Elevated Flavors” – Attention Home Chefs: It’s Time to Unleash Your Inner Creativity
By Tammie Hughes “The Year of Elevated Flavors”—that’s my terminology, predicting this year’s culinary theme. Carefully researching, drilling down news, and conversing with industry experts while developing this article brought me to this musing, but what the heck do I…
Cranberry Bramble Mocktail
The Cranberry Bramble Mocktail is the perfect non-alcoholic alternative with a blend of cranberry sauce, coconut water, rosemary, sparkling water, and a touch of lemon! Courtesy of @thesocialsipper on Instagram. INGREDIENTS: For Garnish INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Add all ingredients to a…
Celebration Bubbles, Demystified – Champagne vs. Sparkling vs. Prosecco vs. Cava
By Tammie Hughes ’Tis the season to enjoy more bubbles! FYI—You do not have to break the bank for a nice bubbly; you just need to know what you like. There are several differences between the main four offerings of…
Surf and Turf with a Side of Iconic History – Carolina Seafood and Steak
By Tammie Hughes Tangible history of the iconic Ocean Forest Hotel can be found throughout Carolina Seafood and Steak, with salvaged and preserved pieces of Myrtle Beach’s forgotten opulent past. The grandiose vision of John T. Woodside of Greenville, SC,…
Campfire Mule
INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS: Courtesy of Froth and Bubble Mobile Bar Co.www.frothandbubblebarco.com Photo:
From Starting Gate to Homestretch – Thoroughbreds Chophouse Is A Triple Crown Winner
By Tammie Hughes A fine dining experience should exude elegance, sophistication, and attention to detail. Think warm candlelight, fireplaces, white tablecloths, gourmet cuisine, and impeccable service. They should hit the mark on all fronts. Thoroughbreds delivered, and the triple crown…
A Fall Favorite: Loaded Root Vegetable Soup
By Tammie Hughes In anticipation of a busy end of the month, preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday, give this root vegetable soup a try for an easy, cozy dinner. This soup uses five kinds of roots – parsnips, turnips, rutabaga,…
All Dressed Up! Savory Southern Tricolor Dressing
By Tammie Hughes Southerners, please do not be offended because I am not using cornbread! I am using a trio of breads: pumpernickel, sourdough, and caraway rye. I also do not use eggs or too much chicken stock; this dressing…
The Corpse Bride Reviver Cocktail
INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS: Courtesy of Froth and Bubble Mobile Bar Co.www.frothandbubblebarco.com Photo:
8 Perfect Red Blends for Autumn Evenings
By Tammie Hughes Fall is my favorite time of year. A cozy sweater, jeans, and a pair of boots are standard attire. I’m anticipating cooler evenings around a fire pit sipping on a beautiful red blend, fall harvests of butternut…
Black Flame Cocktail
INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS: Courtesy of Froth and Bubble Mobile Bar Co.www.frothandbubblebarco.com Photo:
Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
By Tammie Hughes As we saunter into cooler months and our senses remember the flavors of fall, we can’t help but anticipate the cozy weeks ahead that usher in the holiday season. Nothing says Southern like the harvest moon, winter…
Over Easy Along The Grand Strand—A Few of Our Morning Favorites
By Tammie Hughes The Grand Strand has a long-standing affection for morning grub. The sheer number of pancake houses dotting Business 17 is a testament to the volume of area breakfast lovers, and tourists continue to fuel the demand. Breakfast…
Pear Sour
INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS: Courtesy of Froth and Bubble Mobile Bar Co.www.frothandbubblebarco.com
Tomato Pie –a.k.a. Savory Brunch Caprese Pie
By Tammie Hughes This delightful brunch pie can be pre-prepped to save time and popped into the oven in the morning while preparing your remaining menu items. Ingredients Instructions
The Hair of the Dog
Brunchy and bold – great for “ruff” mornings. INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS: Garnish with a “dog bone” shaped celery stalk (cut creatively) or pickled green beans. Courtesy of Froth and Bubble Mobile Bar Co.www.frothandbubblebarco.com
Our Favorite Dog-Friendly Restaurants Along The Grand Strand
By Tammie Hughes The Grand Strand has a growing lineup of pup-loving restaurants. You can check out BringFido.com for lists that are updated regularly. We are highlighting a few of our favorites for you and your loving fur baby to…
Pup-Sicles for Your Fur Baby in Hot Summer Months
By Tammie Hughes With only three ingredients, these puppy popsicles are super easy to make and are a cool treat for your pups during the hot summer months. According to the Stonyfield Organic® website, pups love yogurt, and it may…
Star Spangled Spritzer
Ingredients Instructions Note: You can easily make a big pitcher of this ahead of time and have your guests serve themselves! Just mix equal parts white wine and sparkling wine, a healthy splash of Limoncello, and prepared fruits together in…
Lombardo’s in Myrtle Serves Up Old-School Italian
By Tammie Hughes I’ve visited most of the Italian venues along the Grand Strand and there’s no shortage of authentic places to grab a plate of pasta, but if you’re looking for old-school vibes and great food—then Lombardo’s should be…