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The History of Hoppin’ John

A Southern dish of black-eyed peas and rice historically eaten on New Year’s Day for good luck. The first written “receipt” for Hoppin’ John ... Keep Reading

The Louver Shop

(912) 480-9446 | (800) 528-7866 ... Keep Reading

Door2Door Dry Cleaning Service

373 Red Cedar Street | Bluffton | (843) 815-5885 ... Keep Reading

Bluffton Marine Sports & Supply

140 Burnt Church Road | Bluffton | (843) 757-7593. ... Keep Reading

Holiday Spirits Guide

Locally brewed beer, wine, mead and spirits infuse Bluffton with plenty of Lowcountry cheer. Mike and Juliana Tripka, the owners of Bee-Town Mead ... Keep Reading

Environmental Sustainability and the Ban of Single-use Plastic Bags

If you have any connection to environmental issues in the Lowcountry, you have likely heard that Hilton Head and Beaufort County banned single-use ... Keep Reading

What Blufftonians Thankful For

As Thanksgiving approaches, Bluffton residents reflect on what they’re most thankful for at this time of year. Here in Bluffton, residents endured ... Keep Reading

Celebrate Bluffton’s Historic Churches

Two historic churches represent two distinct segments of Lowcountry society. This journey through the past begins just outside of Pritchardville ... Keep Reading

Coral, the Undersea Farmers

Did you know that Coral is, in fact, an animal that has evolved to incorporate a garden in its own tissue? Coral doesn’t eat the plant– it simply ... Keep Reading

Longhorn Steakhouse Outlaw Ribeye Steak Recipe

They say the Longhorn Steakhouse Outlaw Ribeye is so good it is criminal. If prepared right, this juicy marbling, perfectly seasoned and ... Keep Reading

Tips for Pet Portraiture

When I do a portrait of a pup, I work strictly from photographs. I prefer to meet with the owner and their pet to get to know them and gain insight ... Keep Reading

Mary Kay Andrews’ Sand Bar Sangria Recipe

Mary Kay Andrews' Sand Bar Sangria Recipe: Way back when I was in college kid, sangria was new and exotic—like fondue. And crépes. Admittedly, I ... Keep Reading

Discover Dolphins: A World Full of Wonder

There are approximately 170 Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncates) documented as full-time residents in Beaufort County. The local ... Keep Reading

Solo Genre: Solo-Guitar-Player-Life

When I did my first solo show at The Roasting Room, I got a whole new appreciation for the solo-guitar-player-life. I practiced. I recorded my ... Keep Reading

A Hat and Sunglasses for Summer Eye Health

The next time you pack for the beach, there are two items that are just as important as a bottle of sunblock: a hat and sunglasses. Ultraviolet ... Keep Reading

SOBA: Nurtures, Encourages, Instructs Bluffton Art Community

If you are wondering how to get more involved with the arts community in the Lowcountry, look no further than the Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA). ... Keep Reading

Labor of Love: Sea Turtle Nests on Daufuskie Island

You rarely hear about sea turtles nesting on Daufuskie Island, just across the Calibogue Sound. Their beach is about four miles long, and so ... Keep Reading

Historic Buildings on Daufuskie Island

Daufuskie Island offers a rich cultural experience and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Many of its structures are long gone, but there ... Keep Reading

Riverside Women’s Care

75 Baylor Drive #200 | Bluffton | (843) 540-5857 ... Keep Reading

Wayne Windham Architect P.A.

46 Wharf Street | Bluffton | (843) 815-3266 ... Keep Reading

KRA, Inc.

18 Oak Forest Road | Bluffton | (843) 815-2021 ... Keep Reading

Pearce Scott Architects

6 State of Mind Street, Suite 200 | Bluffton | (843) 837-5700 ... Keep Reading

Court Atkins Group Inc.

29 Plantation Park Drive, #504 | Bluffton | (843) 815-2557 ... Keep Reading

WARNING: Planting Frenzy Ahead!

Each spring, I drag my husband with me to buy boatloads and buckets-full of flowering shrubs for planting. Impatiens, topsoil, pine straw bales, ... Keep Reading

Golf’s Feminine Side

Women are attracted to golf because the game fosters a sense of independence, creates a social, uplifting environment, encourages a sense of style and ... Keep Reading

Staying Cool on the Course

Staying cool is vital to a successful golf outing. Golf In Bluffton is fun because of the game—it is social and it is outdoors. However, the outdoor ... Keep Reading

Keeping Bluffton Pristine

When I was a child, Bluffton was pristine. There were less people in Bluffton, on the river and less trash. There were plenty of mullet and ... Keep Reading

Fun with Fashion: Savvy Spring Style in the South

Fashion alert! Bright colors and bathing suits are back! The choirs of cicadas have returned and heat is here to stay, as well as the styles that ... Keep Reading

French Country in the Lowcountry

Eric Einhorn and his late wife, June, approached me about their dream of building a French Country home on the Colleton River. Envisioning a home ... Keep Reading

Cahill’s Corned Beef Hash Recipe

Hash is a favorite comfort food. Hash is a culinary dish that originated in the UK. The name is derived from French: hacher, meaning "to chop". It ... Keep Reading

Let the Circle Be Unbroken: An Account of Growing up Gullah

Victoria Smalls is a triumph of human unity. She is Gullah, one of 14 siblings in the blended family of St. Helena Island’s first-ever biracial ... Keep Reading

Shrimp Aglio and Olio over Angel Hair Pasta Recipe

Shrimp Aglio and Olio over Angel Hair Pasta Recipe from the May River Grill Ingredients for Shrimp Aglio and Olio over Angel Hair Pasta: ... Keep Reading

Birds of Bluffton: The Trifecta, A Raptor and Comic Relief

THE TRIFECTA OF BIRDS The wading birds I can always count on seeing on the May River are the Great Blue Heron, the Great Egret and the Snowy Egret. ... Keep Reading

Armed & Dangerous: A Humorous Look at a Lowcountry Oyster Roast

You never forget your first love…or your first oyster roast. A high school seafood monger, I spent much of my formative years serving endless ... Keep Reading

Crab Cakes Recipe

Crab Cakes Recipe Ingredients: Crab Cake 1 lb. jumbo lump crabmeat 1 egg Handful of flat-leaf Italian parsley Red pepper, diced ... Keep Reading

December Bird Watching in Beaufort County

Every December, the Hilton Head Audubon Society coordinates the local Christmas Bird Count. This year, on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, team leaders ... Keep Reading

Finding Your Inner Peace at Inner Peace Massage

Inner Peace Massage provides a soothing setting in Sheridan Park. Stepping inside Inner Peace Massage isn’t like entering a typical business ... Keep Reading

Too Importants to Miss: The Work of the Waddell Mariculture Center

“The Port Royal Sound embayment, from the ACE Basin to the Savannah River is the most pristine and biologically significant marine ecosystem on the ... Keep Reading

May River Grill’s Salmon Dijonnaise

Salmon Dijonnaise anyone? Salmon Dijonnaise Ingredients 1 lb. Salmon Filet, cut into 2 pieces ¼ cup Flour 1 small jar Whole Grain ... Keep Reading

Lowcountry Boil

Lowcountry Boil Recipe Lowcountry Boil Ingredients: 1 lb. Package Hillshire Farm Polska Kielbasa 4 Ears of Fresh Corn, broken in half ... Keep Reading

Environment: Horseshoe Crabs

The Sea Turtle Patrol stays busy monitoring nests every morning in the Lowcountry. Island visitors quickly become accustomed to the beach, the tide ... Keep Reading

Shrimp Cobb Salad Recipe

Shrimp Cobb Salad Recipe. (Recipe Makes 1 Serving) 1. Layers: 1 oz. scallions One oz. shredded cheddar cheese 1 oz. diced bacon 1 ... Keep Reading

Fact or Pulp Fiction: Local Juice Bars explain the Benefits of Juicing

Is juicing as beneficial as people say? You’ve heard about it—the buzz of bottled fruits and veggies. Big cities and celebrities hopped on the ... Keep Reading