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April 2, 2021April 27, 2021

Stay Safe and Save Money By Eating in at Garden City Realty’s Vacation Rentals

Garden City Realty is proud to offer safe and affordable vacation options with enhanced cleaning measures in response to Covid-19. If you’ve been stuck inside like the rest of us, and just need a change of scenery, why not book a worry-free vacation rental with Garden City Realty? Our rentals feature kitchens that are well stocked with essential cooking equipment,… Read More

October 6, 2020January 29, 2021

The Original Hammock Shop Village

Located in Pawleys Island, The Hammock Shops Village is a rare treasure of a shopping center that offers a mix of Lowcountry nature, history, shopping, and dining. It’s more than shopping, it’s a Carolina experience. Bring the family to spend the day walking the streets and browsing what they have to offer. The village also has a fun-filled playground for… Read More

January 27, 2016

New Year, New You

New Year, New You Hello 2016!I waited a few weeks before writing about what everyone has been discussing – New Year’s resolutions. Now that you’ve broken half of them, it’s time to get back on track.We all need a nice, fresh start to look forward to. This is the time when everyone makes (and breaks) their resolutions. Perhaps the resolutions… Read More

August 21, 2012

Summer Recipe Series: Tomato Pie

I have a confession to make: I am a tomato fiend. To me, nothing tastes better than fresh, homegrown tomatoes in the summer. There are endless ways to utilize these wonderful fruits, of course- you can make salsas from them, use them on salads, sandwiches, or eat them sliced with a little salt, to name a few. But one of… Read More

August 15, 2012

Summer Recipe Series: Peach Salsa

Summer is in full swing and one of the greatest things about this time of year is the amazing fresh produce available. If you’re like me, now is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the freshest ingredients and make dishes that are full flavored yet still light enough to beat the heat without being heavy (because the last thing… Read More

July 31, 2012

Summer Recipe Series: Ceviche

If you’re in the mood to take advantage of great-tasting, local fresh fish as well as create a nice, cool summer dish to beat the heat, then ceviche is the dish for you! Ceviche (pronounced seh-veech-ay) consists of fresh minced vegetables, fresh cilantro and uncooked fresh fish that you marinate in lime juice. The acids from the citrus effectively “cook”… Read More

March 22, 2012

Summer Recipe Series: Fried Pickles

As many of you know, here in the southern part of the country, we are notorious for deep frying many items that normally wouldn’t be fried. And while some of these fried creations feel quite unnecessary, (such as fried Oreos, cupcakes, and Twinkies- I think we can all agree that these don’t need any more fat and calories added to… Read More

August 4, 2011

Gulf Stream Café in Garden City Beach

If you’re looking for good food, a nice atmosphere and one of the most amazing views on the Grand Stand, look no further than Gulf Stream Café. A favorite among locals and visitors alike, Gulf Stream is located on the south end of Garden City Beach, next to Marlin Quay Marina. They have a great happy hour and early evening… Read More

April 22, 2011

Daytripping: The City of Charleston

If you want to do something a little different while at the beach, why not take the day and go on a short road trip to Charleston? The “Holy City” as it’s called, (so named for the amazing amount of churches) is a scenic drive straight down Highway 17, past marshes and over the Pee Dee and Black rivers. This… Read More

March 24, 2011

Food on the Strand: The Versatile Oyster

For many who have grown up on the coast, oysters are a fact of life. Whether you’re eating them, avoiding stepping on them or using their shells for decoration, the oyster is everywhere you look. Today, we’re going to talk about eating them, although believe me, you don’t want to step on an oyster cluster, especially barefoot. For visitors or… Read More