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St. Helena Island Praline Bars - Oh My!

An island with a deep rooted connection to pecans through its agricultural history and its historic plantations. The Great Pecan Wars were serious…

Apr 18 • Patricia A Branning

The Only Salad You Need this Spring

Crunchy snap peas, tangy buttermilk dressing, and golden bread cubes.

Apr 16 • Patricia A Branning

It's Heritage Week on Hilton Head Island!

Memories of Arnold Palmer, some scotch and a boat ride.

Apr 12 • Patricia A Branning

I Brake for Boiled Peanuts

A journey down Highway 17 to find history, the haunts, and the secret to the perfect green boiled peanut. It's the official snack food for South…

Apr 8 • Patricia A Branning

The Culinary Ghosts of 124 Abercorn Street

Its darkest corners now bathed in light at Savannah's Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters

Apr 7 • Patricia A Branning

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Ducks, Dogs and Bourbon

Feb 3 • Patricia A Branning

Lowcountry Wisdom with a Wink

Mar 8 • Patricia A Branning

How the Bootleggers Saved Beaufort

Jan 26 • Patricia A Branning

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Dec 21, 2025 • Patricia A Branning

The Diary of Southern Lifestyle Author Pat Branning

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