Jun 30, 2016
It’s obvious from this conversation that Chef Matt Bolus and I know each other and enjoy each other’s senses of humor. Formerly of Charleston, SC, Matt now is the executive chef of The 404 Kitchen in Nashville, a tiny but impressive dining room housed in a former shipping container in one of the coolest...
Jun 23, 2016
There used to be a saying that in every Southern household there were two things on the coffee table: the Bible and Southern Living. Well, maybe that was stretching it a bit, but it really wasn’t that far from the truth. If you’ve grown up in the South, this iconic magazine -- and especially its recipes -- were just...
Jun 17, 2016
You are cordially invited to a Pisco party. I recently sat down with Master Distiller Johnny Schuler of Pisco Porton, but this proud Peruvian wanted to enjoy the spirit the way he felt like it should be enjoyed --outside as the sun went down, with live music and about 100 of our closest friends. Since he’s very...
Jun 9, 2016
Anyone that knows me knows I can make a mean biscuit. I have been making biscuits for my family since middle school, and I was once a production biscuit baker as well. That being said, I am not tied to eating one biscuit style: from angel to buttermilk, flaky to fast food, I never turn down a biscuit. So for me,
Jun 3, 2016
Oh it’s a wonderful time of year! The veggies are starting to ripen all over the South -- tomatoes, squash, and cucumbers, oh my! -- so for a little inspiration for summer cooking I recently turned to Chef Kevin Johnson of The Grocery in Charleston, SC. He is really a master at preparing vegetables. In fact,...