Honey-Glazed Carrots with Carrot Top Pesto
May 18, 2022
This recipe was provided by Edible Charleston, an Eat Drink Local Month supporter. Photo by Shell Royster. Recipe developed by Josh Miller. Serves 4 to 6 The stunning jewel tones of rainbow carrots make this side dish a head-turner, but any fresh local carrots will soak up the buttery,… Read More
Charleston chefs turn to Abundant Seafood for sustainable fish. Now, North Charleston residents can, too.
May 18, 2022
As part of Lowcountry Local First Month The Post and Courier is giving our readers a preview of their food section. Learn more about their new food newsletter. After entering Abundant Seafood’s 4731 Mixson Ave. retail store, owner Mark Marhefka called us to the back, where buckets of… Read More
Roasted Chicken Halves with Spring Herb Gremolata
May 11, 2022
This recipe was provided by Edible Charleston, an Eat Drink Local Month supporter. Photo by Shell Royster. Recipe developed by Josh Miller. Serves 4 to 6 Quicker to roast and easier to carve than a whole bird, these lemon-and-herb chicken halves are an effortless showstopper for your spring… Read More
Rare Mexican ingredient spices up Sunday
May 11, 2022
You’re reading an exclusive preview of CHS Menu by The Post and Courier. I follow several Charleston area chefs on Instagram, including Jackrabbit Filly co-owner Shuai Wang. I find it interesting to see where chefs go to eat when they aren’t cooking inside their own restaurants, and Wang… Read More
Q&A with South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers
May 9, 2022
Lowcountry Local First was delighted to catch up with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, a supporting partner of Eat Drink Local Month. Commissioner Hugh Weathers answered some burning questions we had about the agriculture industry, how the department works with our state’s farmers and consumers, and more!… Read More
Recipe: Spring Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese and Pickled Beets
Apr 29, 2022
This recipe was provided by Edible Charleston, an Eat Drink Local Month supporter. Photo by Shell Royster. Recipe developed by Josh Miller. Serves 4 Let the farmers’ market be your guide when it comes to assembling this fresh spring salad. Pickled beets and red onions provide a tangy,… Read More
Istanbul Shish Kabob delivers authentic Middle Eastern cuisine
Apr 29, 2022
You’re reading an exclusive preview of CHS Menu by The Post and Courier. Sliding into a long booth at Istanbul Shish Kabob, there’s a lot to take in: Cooks in an open kitchen churning out plates of fragrant char-grilled meats; piping hot house-made bread spitting out of a toaster… Read More
Q&A with GrowFood Carolina
Mar 30, 2022
With Eat Drink Local Month quickly approaching, Lowcountry Local First heard from one of its community partners, GrowFood Carolina. Anthony Mirisciotta, General Manager, offered some insight on how business is going. What are the biggest pain points or concerns for GrowFood right now? In 2021, GrowFood Carolina celebrated… Read More
Lowcountry Local First to host 10th annual Eat Drink Local Month campaign in May
Mar 29, 2022
Lowcountry Local First (LLF) will host its 10th annual Eat Drink Local Month campaign throughout May 2022. The campaign will include a public Eat Drink Local Challenge, a Local Social and its 14th annual Chef’s Potluck fundraiser event. Presented by Limehouse Produce and Firefly Distillery, Eat Drink Local… Read More
2020 Eat Local Challenge
Mar 13, 2020
Eat Local Challenge: Make the Shift April 1-30 Lowcountry Local First’s Eat Local Challenge takes place throughout the entire month of April each year. We challenge you to shift $10 or more of your weekly food spending towards the local food system. By signing the Pledge, we’ll guide you… Read More