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From the Kitchen of Le Bistro, Hilton Head
Briny, plump soft-shell crabs are topped with a lemon brown butter sauce.
Mar 13
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Crab Boy
The swampy swallows of his birth are where he found his greatest joy.
Mar 11
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Lowcountry Wisdom with a Wink
Many intelligent people are afraid of fish. Approach it with butter, not fear.
Mar 8
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The Unforgettable Miss Dora
A true story from my upcoming book, No Safe Harbor.
Mar 5
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A Historic Visit to Charleston's French Quarter
A Lost Seafood Classic
Mar 1
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February 2026
Fun Fridays at the Foodseum
Culinary Institute of the South, Bluffton, SC invites you to discover, taste, and explore one Friday at a time.
Feb 28
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Preserving the Land We Love
Reclaimed wood, native landscaping, and local art - home to the Lowcountry Land Trust.
Feb 27
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The Lone Gullah Oysterman
Whatever struggles led him to the water's edge remain a mystery.
Feb 24
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No Honky Tonk Bars in the Ace Basin
There are no neon signs or tourist traps in the ACE Basin- just salt air, ancient oaks, and the best fried shrimp you've ever tasted.
Feb 22
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Paper Maps or the Invisible Voice
GPS is the drill sergeant - but my trusty map explores possibilities.
Feb 19
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[COPY] The Most Popular Yankee
Heaven help the fool who tested Pearl, a Lowcountry legend.
Feb 16
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The Most Popular Yankee
Heaven help the fool who tested Pearl, a Lowcountry legend.
Feb 15
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