Here’s another appetizer idea for a coastal Thanksgiving, this one’s quick, easy and perfect for any occasion. Baked Brie in Phyllo 1 (6-inch) round of brie4-5 sheets phyllo dough, defrosted4 tbsp. butter, melted3/4 c. good quality jam (raspberry or strawberry)French bread, crackers or Pita Chips Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter each sheet of phyllo dough and place in a pie… Read More “Thanksgiving at the Coast: Recipes for a Southern feast”

It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but it is and just a few weeks away. It seems like just yesterday the beach was filled with thousands of vacationers donned in their latest swimming apparel as the scent of coconut sunscreen and freshly prepared local seafood filled the air. Even though the temperatures have fluctuated over the… Read More “Thanksgiving at the Coast: Recipes for a Southern feast”

If you’re looking at today’s Jack-o’-lantern’s for a reminiscent reminder of the classic carvings from your childhood, the toothy grinned pumpkins with pyramid-shaped eyes and nose, you may have difficulties.  That’s because, for many pumpkin carving has taken on a whole new life, propelling it to the forefront as a serious seasonal art form. Equipped with power tools and sculpting… Read More “Jack of All Faces”

Fall is the perfect time for festivals along the Grand Strand. Cooler temperatures and fewer crowds create a perfect atmosphere for folks seeking activities to fill-up their weekends. With everything from the Greek Festival at St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church of Myrtle Beach to the Harvest Home Weekend Festival at Brookgreen Gardens, the festival scene along the beach has a… Read More “Grand Strand Fall Festivals & Events”

Shabby chic beach decor is a quintessential design style that embraces the effortless and comfortable feeling of coastal living. Reworking repurposed furniture, fabrics and mismatched household items into an environment that favors distressed, weathered and faded features are just a few elements that help to create a shabby chic setting. Taking imperfections from the elements of nature such as shells,… Read More “Shabby Chic Beach Design”

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 “Summer Recipe Series: Tomato Pie”

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 “Summer Recipe Series: Peach Salsa”

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 “Summer Recipe Series: Ceviche”

The fish are practically jumping on the line, and there’s no better place to be than in Garden City Beach! Come on down!… Read More “Fishing in Garden City Beach, South Carolina”

After all the rain we’ve had the past few days, it was nice to see the sun come out and take a stroll on the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk!… Read More “A Beautiful Day on the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk!”