Budding Beauties

Van Gogh wrote, “Normality is a paved road: it’s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it.” Perhaps the artist understood the beauty found in fields. Let’s step out of our normality and enjoy… Read More »

Remote Splendor

In deeply rural Pinewood, South Carolina, looms the imposing Greek Revival residential mansion and plantation property called Millford. Roughly 48 miles from downtown Columbia, past Hopkins and eventually through the pine groves of Poinsett State… Read More »

From New Delhi to Columbia

It’s a dinner party in Columbia. Or is it New Delhi? Set in all its finery, the table is replete with heirloom china and polished sterling silver, passed down through generations and perhaps presented to… Read More »

Bring on the Fiesta

Simple yet full of flavor, with plenty of room for culinary creativity, tacos not surprisingly have risen to the top of many people’s favorite food lists. This Hispanic dish is great for serving a crowd… Read More »