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Your Guide to Packing and Planning the Quintessential Southern Picnic

With lush landscapes, waterfront views, and delicious lunch options to choose from, there’s no better way to savor a Southern summer than by planning a picnic. We’ll guide you through the essentials of packing and planning your picnic so all you have to do is choose the guest list.   Finding the Perfect SpotWhile the …

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Five Ways to Use Pumpkin (Besides Baking Pumpkin Bread)

Ahh, fall is in the air…or maybe that’s just pumpkin bread we smell? If you’re like us, you’ve been looking forward to the return of your favorite fall treats since, well, longer than you’d probably care to admit. There’s nothing quite like the first guilt-free bite of warm, gooey pumpkin bread when it’s finally back …

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Destination Wedding Tips the Magazines Won’t Tell You

Beautiful beaches, winding rivers, and romantic oak trees are only a few reasons why so many couples are choosing the Lowcountry for their destination weddings. In addition to the timeless scenery, the area’s laid-back lifestyle lends a similar atmosphere to weddings and elopements. But couples know that there’s a lot of work that goes into …

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Cooking Secrets from Your Southern Grandma’s Kitchen

Sometimes, you really can taste the difference an old family recipe makes. When it comes to cooking, Grandma knows best, especially if she’s Southern. One bite of her country-fried chicken or peach cobbler could take you straight back to a simpler time when food seemed to magically appear on plates. It’s a comfort we could …

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Three More Reasons to Love Dining Outdoors

Three More Reasons to Love Dining Outdoors There’s a lot to love about Summer in the Lowcountry (besides the obvious beach days). Warm-weather produce is back on the menu, festival season is in full swing, and Old Town Bluffton is bustling with locals and visitors enjoying the sunny weather. We love hosting guests on our …

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How to Make Your Favorite Southern Foods a Bit Healthier

Whether you’re planning to visit the Lowcountry soon or are lucky enough to live here, two things are probably on your mind this month: beach season and indulging in your favorite Southern foods, especially as RBC Heritage week approaches. But your two priorities don’t work well together…right? Southern food has a bad rap for being …