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Fresh local shrimp, tangy remoulade and briny capers come together in a dish made for Lowcountry entertaining. 🦐🍋For Gei...
09/11/2026

Fresh local shrimp, tangy remoulade and briny capers come together in a dish made for Lowcountry entertaining. 🦐🍋

For Geist Ussery, this shrimp salad is the recipe that never fails to impress. It's fresh, bright and packed with bold Lowcountry flavor, making it equally at home at a backyard lunch, bridal shower or cocktail party. With more than 25 years of experience as a chef and event planner, Ussery has prepared countless memorable meals, but this crowd-pleasing favorite is the one guests request again and again.

👉 Get Geist Ussery’s complete recipe in the first comment.

A classic Bloody Mary is only the beginning. 🍅🌶️Start with vodka, tomato juice, horseradish and bold seasonings, then ch...
09/11/2026

A classic Bloody Mary is only the beginning. 🍅🌶️

Start with vodka, tomato juice, horseradish and bold seasonings, then change the spirit or flavor profile to create five distinct variations:

🍹 Bloody Maria — tequila brings a lively agave twist
🍸 Red Snapper — gin adds bright botanical notes
🦪 Bloody Caesar — Clamato delivers extra briny flavor
🥩 Bloody Bull — beef broth creates a richer, more savory cocktail
🍺 Michelada — beer, lime and spice make it especially refreshing

Then comes the garnish: celery, olives, pickles, shrimp or an over-the-top combination of everything.

👉 Find all six recipes at the link in the first comment.

Do not toss those shrimp shells — they may be one of the most flavorful ingredients in your kitchen. 🦐♻️Shells are packe...
09/11/2026

Do not toss those shrimp shells — they may be one of the most flavorful ingredients in your kitchen. 🦐♻️

Shells are packed with natural sweetness, briny seafood flavor and umami. Put them to work four different ways:

🍲 Simmer them into homemade shrimp stock for soups, stews, risotto and sauces
🫙 Infuse them into shrimp oil for an extra layer of seafood flavor
🧂 Dry and grind them into a savory seasoning
🌱 Use them thoughtfully to add nutrients to the garden

If you do not have time to use them immediately, freeze the shells and save them for your next batch of stock.

👉 Find all four ideas at the link in the first comment.

There is plenty happening around the Lowcountry this weekend. 🎨🍽️🎶We selected a few standout events from Hilton Head, Bl...
09/10/2026

There is plenty happening around the Lowcountry this weekend. 🎨🍽️🎶

We selected a few standout events from Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort, but these are only the beginning. The complete guide includes arts and culture, charity events, food and drink, classes, markets, live entertainment and outdoor activities.

Swipe for this week’s highlights. Which event is going on your calendar?

👉 Explore the full Things to Do guide at the link in the first comment.

Before & After 🏡✨Billy Wood Appliance owner Brantley King had spent years helping other people imagine better kitchens....
09/09/2026

Before & After 🏡✨

Billy Wood Appliance owner Brantley King had spent years helping other people imagine better kitchens. Then she turned the same honest eye toward her own dated galley in Sea Pines.

The challenge was not simply to make the room prettier. It needed to work better for a serious cook, feel brighter throughout the day and welcome guests without making a modest footprint feel crowded. A more efficient layout, purposeful storage and a lighter palette changed how the kitchen functions as much as how it looks.

The finished space feels open and polished, but still comfortable enough for everyday meals. It also makes a useful point for anyone postponing a renovation: a kitchen does not have to be enormous to become beautiful, hardworking and genuinely enjoyable to use.

Swipe from the dated galley to the finished room and tell us which change made the greatest difference. The full before-and-after tour is linked in the first comment.

Andrew Carmines’ connection to Hudson's Seafood House on the Docks began before he could walk — and almost before he was...
09/08/2026

Andrew Carmines’ connection to Hudson's Seafood House on the Docks began before he could walk — and almost before he was born. 🦐🌊

His parents, Gloria and Brian, bought Hudson’s in 1975. Three years later, Andrew arrived while they were driving toward Beaufort, with his father delivering him near the base of the Parris Island bridge. He grew up near the ocean in Palmetto Dunes, fishing, exploring the island’s waterways and learning that seafood is inseparable from the health of the water around it.

Andrew returned to the family business in 2006 as his parents began passing the torch. Today he carries forward a restaurant tradition, but also a responsibility: supporting local shrimpers, protecting clean water and helping his own children understand the place that shaped their family.

For Andrew, Lowcountry seafood is not simply what arrives on a plate. It is family history, a working waterfront and a reason to care for the waters that make all of it possible.

The full conversation is linked in the first comment.

September gives Lowcountry gardeners a welcome second chance to get growing. 🌿🍂As the most intense summer heat begins to...
09/08/2026

September gives Lowcountry gardeners a welcome second chance to get growing. 🌿🍂

As the most intense summer heat begins to ease, there is plenty to do outside:
🌱 Divide crowded perennials
✂️ Tidy plants and tackle persistent weeds
🌿 Preserve the last of your summer herbs
🌸 Make the most of late-season blooms
🥬 Prepare beds and containers for cooler-weather planting
💧 Continue watching moisture levels as seasonal weather shifts

Small jobs completed now can refresh a tired summer garden and prepare it for one of the Lowcountry’s most productive planting seasons.

👉 Find the complete September plant, prune and preserve guide at the link in the first comment.

One shrimp dish does not fit every bottle. 🍤🍷Certified sommelier Margaret Pearman of Charlie's L'Etoile Verte selected t...
09/07/2026

One shrimp dish does not fit every bottle. 🍤🍷

Certified sommelier Margaret Pearman of Charlie's L'Etoile Verte selected three wines that complement very different shrimp preparations:

🌶️ Shrimp pad Thai + Alsatian Gewürztraminer
The wine’s aromatic character and touch of sweetness balance the dish’s spice and bold flavors.

🧈 Buttery shrimp scampi + white Burgundy
Chardonnay’s texture and acidity pair naturally with butter, garlic and tender shrimp.

🌽 Southern shrimp boil + Muscadet
This crisp coastal wine keeps up with the briny shrimp, corn, sausage and seasoning without overwhelming the meal.

👉 Find Margaret’s complete recommendations at the link in the first comment.

Your dog’s DNA may hold answers to questions that go far beyond “What breed is this?” 🐶🧬Genetic testing can offer clues ...
09/07/2026

Your dog’s DNA may hold answers to questions that go far beyond “What breed is this?” 🐶🧬

Genetic testing can offer clues about:
🐾 Breed and ancestry
🧠 Behavioral tendencies
📏 Expected size and physical traits
❤️ Certain inherited health risks
💊 How some dogs may respond to particular medications

Results can be especially surprising for mixed-breed dogs, whose appearance does not always reveal the complete family tree. Testing is not a replacement for veterinary care, but it can give owners useful information to discuss with their veterinarian.

👉 Learn what dog DNA can reveal at the link in the first comment.

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