I’d never been to high tea and I’d never been to Summerville, SC, so I did not know what to expect when my group finally arrived at Time Well Spent after a wee detour on our way home from a conference. We’d found the place online and made reservations for high tea earlier [...]
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Springtime Lunch
Whether you’re hosting Easter lunch or some other event, we’re bringing you recipes ideal for an early spring meal. Here are a new spin on pineapple casserole, a guide to making a perfect salad with in-season produce, some divine potatoes, and other special dishes to round out what may be your first outdoor meal of [...]
Southern-bred Holiday Gift Wines
A true southern lady or gentleman never shows up empty-handed for a holiday dinner party. But what wine should you bring to wow your hostess or host? Forget Napa Valley and Bordeaux, y’all. Here are a few recommendations to help you pick out a delicious, affordable wine from down South. Malbec, from South America The [...]
Holiday Punch
Holiday Punch Procedure Combine equal parts spiced apple cider, cranberry juice, and ginger ale. For an added kick, drizzle in some ginger syrup. Serve over ice, and if you’re over 21 and up for it, with vodka.
Turkey Day Twists
For people who love to cook and entertain, Thanksgiving is high on the list of ideal holidays. It’s a time for both tradition and trying out new recipes, for getting out the good china for dinner and flopping on the couch later with the half-empty pie pan. Most of us have a [...]
Southern Spirits: Jack Daniels’ Tennessee Honey
This beverage was a surprise. A friend tipped me off to it, telling me it was smooth and delicious with ginger ale, so I picked it up. I was a long time black label fan until I discovered the mellower Gentleman Jack, so I’m always curious about new offerings out of Lynchburg. I sat down [...]
Southern Spirits: Fulton’s Harvest Pumpkin Pie Cream Liqueur
Some of the best discoveries are languishing on the endcap, begging to be taken home. I discovered this Kentucky-distributed delicacy at the liquor store last year, in a fit of disappointment after finding no pumpkin spice alcohol. The bottle looked vaguely retro, like something I’d see under my parents’ sink, untouched since 1983. It was [...]
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