For a Marylander — a Chesapeake Bay Marylander at that — being cynical about “Charleston blue crabs” has always come with the territory. If charged with the decision between Shore Boys cream of crab soup and the absolute best South Carolina she crab soup (don’t get me started on the “she” part), my taste buds would select the Shore Boys soup 10 times out of 10. I mean, do I … [Read more...]

Charleston is a seafood destination, and oysters comprise one of the most popular menu items in area restaurants. Not to mention that oyster roasts are almost a rite of passage around these parts, with seasonal events bringing people together over their love of this meaty mollusk. But how does supply keep pace with the increased customer demand for these briny bivalve … [Read more...]

How do farms create labyrinths in fields of crops? A seasonal family staple, corn mazes equal fun for all ages. But how do farms turn acres of land into a completed network for the maize-loving masses? Rick Benthall, director of marketing at Boone Hall Plantation, explained that these farms coordinate with companies that specialize in building mazes in order to create their … [Read more...]

No matter the occasion, the best presents are the ones that show the giver’s thoughtfulness. Assembling a collection of curated items into an attractive gift basket will trump a standard issue store-bought item every time. It’s not so much the expense but more about the thought and time that the giver has invested in making this gift a special one. Whether you’re on the hunt … [Read more...]

By Pamela Jouan We are a generation of consumers, and for the most part we pride ourselves on being smart about our purchases. We do our research. So why should buying wine be any different? Why is going into a wine store so daunting? Perhaps it’s the shelves upon shelves of neatly stacked bottles, each vying for your attention. Do you ask yourself a series of questions … [Read more...]

True crime has been a popular genre for a while, and the gorier, the better. Into this mix two years ago stepped an unlikely trio — two roommates whose only tie was a start in Massachusetts and the fiancé of one of the women. The three now live together in Mount Pleasant, and although that sounds like it might induce some homicidal-level stress, the only murder is on their … [Read more...]

We love telling the story of our town within the pages of Mount Pleasant Magazine. That is why we always say, “Your community, Your magazine.” Now, we have a new way to tell stories of Mount Pleasant. Using various platforms, we are able to share in video and audio format Mount Pleasant’s very own podcast, www.MountPleasantPodcast.com. Apple has had 50 billion episodes of … [Read more...]

For 230 years, the census has been one of the most important and historical events in our nation. It is mandated in the U.S. Constitution. Every 10 years since 1790, multiple generations of our ancestors have participated. In 2020, it is our turn to be counted once again. In the past, documents were delivered and returned by mail or someone went door to door to record who … [Read more...]