Food, Drinks, & Recipes

The Little Shrimp That Could – A Tour of Low Country Cuisine By Fanny Slater. Previously published in the 2015 Summer Issue. If you’re craving a coastal bite, you’ve come to the right place. We’re dishing about all things seafood today—with a side of culture. So pull out your Southern drawl, y’all. It’s all about…

Countdown to Cinco de Mayo: Churros (Mexican Crullers) To make this traditional Mexican dessert, you’ll want to boil a cup of water mixed with unsalted butter (4 tablespoons), brown sugar (2 tablespoons), vanilla extract (1 teaspoon), and salt (1/4 teaspoon) until the edges of the liquid start to bubble. Then you will add one cup…

Countdown to Cinco de Mayo : Mexican Margaritas Everyone knows that margaritas are a great way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and here’s tasty and authentic recipe.

Countdown to Cinco de Mayo : Elote A popular street food in Mexico, not many Americans know about elote, how simple it is to make, or how delicious it tastes.

Countdown to Cinco de Mayo : Pico de Gallo 4 Days to go! So to celebrate this holiday and Mexican culture, we’re bringing you five authentic Mexican recipes. Enjoy! Pico de Gallo is a salsa made of fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeno peppers. To make it, you’ll want to dice a medium tomato and…

Countdown to Cinco de Mayo : Traditional Guacamole Cinco de Mayo, the fifth of May, is a day to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage. But do you know why Americans, particularly Mexican-Americans, celebrate on Cinco de Mayo? The holiday commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla near the beginning…

From Cooking Demos to Catering, Cooking Star, Fanny Slater, Shares Her Love of Creative Cooking. Wilmington, NC’s Fanny Slater made it to the big time when she won Rachael Ray’s Great American Cookbook competition last May with her “Tastes Like Childhood” theme. Out of 1,000 entries from around the nation, months later, Fanny’s demonstration video…

Corned Beef and Cabbage Made Easy By Morgan Lehman With St. Patrick’s Day quickly approaching, your menu is sure to include a traditional meal of corned beef and cabbage. But why not try a twist on a classic? Here are some ideas to spice up a holiday favorite: CROCK-POT CORNED BEEF Ingredients 6 carrots, cut…

Spring is Almost Here: Fun Spring Recipes By Bethany Mccammon Tap It may not seem like it, but spring is fast approaching. The first day of spring will be March 20th, and in preparation for sunny days, green grass, and warmer temperatures, we’re excited to share with you a list of tasty spring recipes. Some…