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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…
True Colors
By Mari Wallace I love the color navy blue. I think it’s so classy. And sophisticated. But why did I look drained whenever I wore my snazzy navy blue blazer? Or my luxurious navy blue cashmere sweater? Fashion designer Coco Chanel famously said, “The…
Finding Your Own Style
By Sambiro-Grace Mkandawire As a young girl, I remember spending time in my mother’s room, watching her as she would get dressed. I was always fascinated by her style. My mother is what I call a chic diva. She has,…
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…
May 2025 Book Review: The Miniaturist’s Assistant
Book by: Katherine Scott CrawfordReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books In this endeavor, Katherine’s historical fiction novel contains so many of the things I love to find in the pages of a novel–mystery, romance, art history,…
Hormones, Hot Flashes & Hustling Through Life
Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | May 2025 Ladies, let’s talk about the real F-word. No, not that one—we’re talking fluctuations. Hormonal fluctuations, to be exact. Whether you’re 25 and wondering why your energy crashes every…
How to Keep Your Garden Thriving During Seasonal Changes
Weather changes affect soil, moisture, and plant health. Without proper care, plants struggle to grow. Keep your garden thriving with simple adjustments throughout the year. Understanding each season’s demands helps prevent damage and promotes strong growth. Plants need balanced nutrients,…
SOS Care is Answering the Call: How this Local Nonprofit is Helping Children and Adults with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities
By: Ashley Daniels Sarah Pope, CEO of Murrells Inlet-based SOS Care, knew early on in her 35-plus-year career that she was right where she wanted to be in the world of working with children and adults with disabilities. “I’m originally…
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,…
Join the Rescue Mission – A Q&A With All4Paws Animal Rescue about Palmetto Giving Day
What is Palmetto Giving Day? Palmetto Giving Day is a 36-hour online giving event for Georgetown County nonprofits. Whether you’re interested in the environment, arts, youth, animal welfare or human services, Palmetto Giving Day is an incredible opportunity to show…
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,…
My Guide to Spotting Poisonous Plants in My Garden
By Ghenrietta Von Bloome As a fellow garden enthusiast, I know how much joy a thriving patch of greenery can bring. But let’s be real, sometimes a beautiful botanical display can hide a few unwelcome guests – specifically, those plants…
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…
April 2025 Book Review: Six Days in Bombay
Book by: Alka JoshiReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books International bestselling author Alka Joshi draws readers deep into India at another time and place with Six Days in Bombay becoming her first standalone novel since the…
Black Thumb
By Ellen Fannon All around me, I am starting to see the telltale signs of spring’s arrival. Pink buds are showing up on my azaleas, a forerunner promising an explosion of brightly-colored blooms. The vines crawling along my fence have…
Cover Artist: Lana Frey
After receiving her artistic education in the studio of Tolmachev M.S., Lana devoted much of her time to traveling and was inspired to start writing books and poetry. However, writing alone wasn’t enough; she felt called to return to painting.…
We Are Family: An inside look at the next generation of Custom Outdoor Furniture & Restrapping
By: Ashley Daniels Olivia Smith has fond memories as a kid of her grandparents working out of their garage before Custom Outdoor Furniture & Restrapping began operating in the building it does today on Business 17 in Garden City in…
Grown in Tradition
By Pam Molnar The women in my family have an unspoken tradition. Weather permitting, whenever we visit each other’s homes, we walk around the yard admiring the growth of the trees, the colors of the potted flowers and how things…
Navigating Allergy Season with Ease
Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | April 2025 Spring brings blooming flowers, warmer weather, and unfortunately, seasonal allergies. For many women, allergy season means sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion that can put a damper on outdoor…