Remove the top and bottom ends of the tomatoes and strip away any remaining core. Discard ends. Slice tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices, for a total of 12 slices, and set aside. Line a baking sheet with ...

Put sugar and water in medium heavy-bottomed sauce­pan that’s very clean and dry. Stir gently to combine, being careful not to get sugar on sides of saucepan. Mixture will resemble wet sand. Place ...

Slice the venison tenderloin into one-inch-long strips. Marinate overnight with the gin and juniper berries in a plastic container or a zippered plastic bag. The next day, in a food processor, mix ...

Melt four tablespoons of the butter in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until tender and caramelized, about 25 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Melt remaining four ...

Whisk cornstarch into water in a bowl. Put chicken stock, soy sauce, crushed garlic, and bay leaves in a small pot and bring to a boil. The moment stock boils, whisk in cornstarch mixture. Return to a ...

In 1977, Michael Bennett was working his way through the College of Charleston as a carpenter’s assistant, helping to renovate buildings the school had acquired nearby. The buildings were cheap and ...

(From the Historic American Engineering Record/courtesy of Library of Congress) 1920: Preservation Begins - Susan Pringle Frost founds the nation’s first preservation society (originally called ...

This Thanksgiving, take a cue from five chefs’ flavorful sides—heavy on the veg—and serve some soon-to-be new traditions for your family’s feast ...

Many Charleston homes wow with their “good bones,” their strong architectural integrity and classic lines. Others boast a distinguished pedigree and historical gravitas, thanks to so-and-so-president ...

2. Henry’s Cheese Spread Many decades ago, long before Charleston’s restaurant scene exploded, a big night out involved Henry’s on Market Street, where white-jacketed waiters swooped in with trays of ...

Since its beginning in 1989, James Island Outreach, housed on Camp Road, has expanded from assisting residents in need with home repairs to providing a food pantry and financial assistance workshops; ...

Supposition shadows history. “What if?” we often ask. Suppose this happened instead of that? It’s tantalizing to wonder how things, if a bit different, could have altered history. And it’s an ...