Editor’s Note: We asked Terrance, a turkey who has lived East of the Cooper for many years and has yet to be captured and turned into a Thanksgiving feast, to explain how he has managed to survive when others have not. If you or someone you know has ideas about rescuing a turkey this year, feel free to pass along this article. Life as a turkey is sometimes odd. I don’t mean … [Read more...]
Carrier Classic
Our photographer, Andy Hagedon of smART Image, captured some beautiful shots at the Carrier Classic on November 9 at the USS Yorktown that you can view here in our gallery. Although the men's game was canceled after a one-hour delay due to condensation on the flight deck, the ladies' game was a success, with Notre Dame beating Ohio State, 57-51. The Carrier Classic will … [Read more...]
Partying for a Cause: Lowcountry Toys for Tots Gala in its 12th Year
Christmas morning is no more than a fleeting dream for many Lowcountry children from lowincome families. This year, as in the past dozen years, a large number of them will wake up to a brand new toy, thanks to the Toys for Tots program. Toys for Tots, run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, has been collecting new toys and distributing them to children in need each Christmas … [Read more...]
Bûche de Noël (French Christmas Cake)
November/December 2012 Ingredients For the cake: Unsalted butter for greasing 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 3/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 4 eggs, at room temperature 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract Confectioners sugar for dusting For the syrup: 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 to 3 Tbs. dark rum or … [Read more...]
Winning Designs: The Art of the Bridge Run
The 2013 cooper River Bridge Run was destined from the beginning to be a success. Every year the event raises tens of thousands of dollars for local and national charities, all the while helping to plant smiles on the faces of participants and supporters alike. Every great event needs a kickoff party: The Bridge Run’s was held recently at historic Alhambra Hall in … [Read more...]
Greek Christmas Recipes
November/December 2012 A multitude of traditional Greek dishes are served at Easter, while the Christmas and New Year’s holiday cuisine focuses primarily on baking. Christopsomo –Christ’s Bread – is a customary bread consumed either on Christmas Eve or during Christmas day lunch. In addition, several forms of traditional Christmas cookies fill the homes of Greek families … [Read more...]
Have Yourself a Pleasant Little Christmas: Add These Ideas to Your List
If the kids are lucky, they’ll find goodies to cherish for a lifetime – or at least until the new year - under the tree. Even in a world driven by electronics, children create their own realm with unique toys. Skip the big box stores and shop local. For the mini-mogul in your family, invest in the Grocery Store/Lemonade Stand by Melissa and Doug. It offers the charm of … [Read more...]
Lighting Up the Harbor: With Mount Pleasant Boat Enthusiasts
Lights are the key to a winning entry in the annual Holiday Parade of Boats, according to Art Clark and Dick Howells, Mount Pleasant residents and members of the Charleston Sail and Power Squadron, which works closely with the city of Charleston to produce the holiday event. “The winner last year – you couldn’t see the boat for all of the lights,” Howells said. Part of … [Read more...]
Oyster Fever: There’s a Simple Cure in the Lowcountry
We suck ’em, shoot ’em, slurp ’em and savor every last second of their salty, sweet flavor before they slip down our throats. Oysters, a popular seafood snack for centuries, unfortunately have flirted with near-extinction wrought by disease and overharvesting. In fact, according to the most recent study by the Nature Conservancy, shellfish have been struggling to survive … [Read more...]
To Your Health: Mount Pleasant’s Growing Medical Community
Mount Pleasant is growing, and its burgeoning population demands an increase in medical facilities. Several companies are filling that important need. Adams Development Co. LLC specializes in medical office development; one of its projects, near the intersection of U.S. Highway 17 and State Highway 41, was 100-percent occupied before construction was completed. Coastal … [Read more...]