Gingery Asparagus Soup

The first asparagus shoots — the Paul Revere of vegetables — push up…
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Cheers!

Nestled on the hillside sloping down toward the Saluda River is Columbia’s iconic…
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Pickles & Ferments

“Pickles played an important role in Columbus’ discovery of America in 1492. Around…
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Luscious Lemon

In April, thoughts turn to luscious lemon desserts, which capture the essence of…
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Tipping the Scales

We all tip toe around the gratuity issue. When that check arrives, it…
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Creating Specialty Shooters Like a Big Shot

Specialty shooter concoctions are nothing new. Who can forget those gnarly neon-colored quick-shot…
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Raw Variety

For the past 27 years, I’ve been educating people on selecting natural whole…
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Rosé All Day

Spring in Columbia is a celebratory time of year. Pleasantly warm days carry the…
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Et Cetera: Fresh Corn Salad

This is the perfect crowd-pleaser salad for spring and summer! The natural sweetness…
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A Slice of Ireland

Soda bread is Ireland’s most iconic quick bread. Before the 1830s, unleavened, flat…
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The Sweetness of Hospitality

Over the phone, Elizabeth Mounce and Aimee Murphy sound alike — both have…
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Et Cetera: Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies

While simple desserts can often be outshone by fancier options, sisters Aimee Murphy…
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