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Olé! We Tried 5 Store-Bought Salsa’s and There Is a CLEAR Winner!
By Tammie Hughes Five shelf-stable salsas, all medium heat, were chosen to review. They were judged based on appearance, texture, flavor, and heat profile. Our top two contestants played hardball, but overall, there was a definite winner! Mateo’s has a…
Rioja and Beyond—Five Spanish Wines To Try Now
By Tammie Hughes Rioja is heralded as the most produced and exported Spanish offering, primarily using the Tempranillo grape and aged in American or French oak. The Gran Reserva (Rioja) is rich, lush, and fruit-forward; it is usually casked in…
¡Bien Hecho! Visit Cantina Imperfecto For Upscale, Authentic Mexican FareDaniela’s Downtown—Charleston’s New Community Deli & Market
By Tammie Hughes Cantina Imperfecto is not your average Mexican eatery. Its modern design elements complement the experience and give the place a lively yet relaxed atmosphere. I asked co-owner and managing partner Carlos Laredo about the design. “We hired…
Lavender Honey Cream
Ingredients Instructions 1. Add the botanical spirit, lavender honey syrup, heavy cream and egg white to a cocktail shaker and dry-shake (without ice) vigorously.2. Add ice and shake again until well-chilled.3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.4. Garnish with a…
Easy Fresh Salsa—In a Pinch! (Pico de Gallo)
By Tammie Hughes Ingredients 4 Medium Tomatoes, Chopped1 Medium Sweet Onion, Diced Finely2 Garlic Cloves, Minced2 Fresh Jalapeño, Seeded And Chopped⅓ Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro 1 Tsp. Ground CuminJuice of 1 Lime Juice of ½ LemonSea Salt and Black Pepper…
The Sasee Strawberry Basil Martini
A fresh, bright, fruity martini accented with basil, fresh lime, and topped with a tiny bit of sparkle. Ingredients Courtesy of Froth and Bubble Mobile Bar Co.www.frothandbubblebarco.com
3 Places to Enjoy a Delectable Easter Sunday Meal in Myrtle Beach This Year
Recipe by Tammie Hughes Black Drum at Kingston Resorts has assembled a nice family-style menu starting with a well-curated Charcuterie Table Plate offering that includes imported and specialty cheese, rabbit sausage and dry-cured pork collar, house mustard, blueberry lavender preserves,…
Daniela’s Downtown—Charleston’s New Community Deli & Market
By Tammie Hughes Chef Natasha Cline and her partner recently sold their King Street venue, Uncork, and Natasha couldn’t be happier to trade in the night shift for early mornings and sunny afternoons. Nestled among the revitalized area of Cannonborough—Elliotborough,…
Lazy Icebox Good Cake—An Easy Easter Dessert
Recipe by Tammie Hughes It’s amazing what you can do with a box and a few other packaged goods! Home cooks are always looking for ways to save time, and “shortcut, lazy cooking” is here to stay. This Easter, after…
Rosé Roundup — Just in Time for Spring
Recipe by Tammie Hughes On a recent trip to Total Wine®, I was pleased to encounter a nice selection of rosés. My mind drifted from the bold cabernets, luscious merlots, and spicy pinot noirs to the light, crisp whites and…
Skip Into Spring with Fresh Produce — Seafood Pasta Alla Primavera
Recipe by Tammie Hughes In our coastal community, we are all eager to embrace the warmth of spring and all of its fresh and light flavors, from delicate herbs to tender greens and early harvests of asparagus, young peas, and…
Visionary Baker Gives Rise to Restaurant Group — Heidi’s Corner (Hook & Barrel, Croissants Bistro & Bakery, Coffee & Cream Cabana)
By Tammie Hughes Heidi Vukov was on the heels of a work trip when she carved out time to chat with me. We grabbed coffee at her lovely adjacent Croissant’s Bistro & Bakery and headed over to a quiet space…
Cucumber Basil Martini
Courtesy of Froth and Bubble Mobile Bar Co.www.frothandbubblebarco.com Ingredients
Cherry Sour
Courtesy of Froth and Bubble Mobile Bar Co.www.frothandbubblebarco.com INGREDIENTS: CHERRY SIMPLE SYRUP COCKTAIL INSTRUCTIONS: CHERRY SIMPLE SYRUP Place the cherries, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low-medium heat and stir until the…
Vietnamese Lobster Pho
Recipe by Tammie Hughes Pho, pronounced “fuh”— is a Vietnamese soup of noodles, broth, vegetables, and fresh toppings. For this comfy bowl of pho, I started with a Seafood Stock by Kitchen Basics®. The recipe makes two generous portions. Ingredients: 1…
Date Night Upgrade — Bistro 90 Delivers Plated Perfection
By Tammie Hughes Arguably the best restaurant in Greater Myrtle, Bistro 90 delivers nothing less than plated perfection. I met with the owner, Roland Sciotto, just before the Friday dinner service. His love of food began when his grandmother of…
Zardin Healthy Eatery: A Wholesome Commitment
By Tammie Hughes Fresh, Organic, and Sustainable – that’s the wholesome commitment from the purveyors at Zardin. Two and a half years into their “health is wealth” venture, the concept is still going strong and patrons are in love. It…
Sweet, Velvety Encore Port from Arrington Vineyards
By Tammie Hughes I never liked port; it was at the insistence of a neighbor that I give Port another try. The subtle nuances are no longer unfamiliar to me, with different vineyards offering a wide range of flavors and…
Worth The Drive… Gaulart & Maliclet: Charleston’s Hidden Parisian Treasure
By Tammie Hughes Charleston has evolved over the years. The city has retained hints of its antebellum era and continues to boast a unique European feel. King Street remains the crowning jewel, and the charm is expanding into the neighborhoods…
A Spiced Rosemary No-Paloma!
Courtesy of Froth and Bubble Mobile Bar Co.www.frothandbubblebarco.com INGREDIENTS 1 ½ oz. (45ml) Lime Juice1 oz. (30ml) Fresh Grapefruit Juice1 oz. (30ml) Rosemary Syrup Soda Water (To top)Sea SaltGarnish : Lime Wedge or Grapefruit Slice For Rosemary Syrup:One cup of maple…