Michael Pitera knows good pizza. Originally from Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, he began working in his friend’s family’s pizzeria when he was 15 years old. He worked his way up from dishwasher and eventually made his way into the kitchen slinging hand-tossed...
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Carrot Ginger Soup
Ingredients: • 15 medium carrots peeled and diced • 3 quarts milk • 2 qts heavy cream • Half of a red onion, diced • One clove of garlic • 1/2 tsp. minced fresh ginger • 1/2 tsp. salt • 1/4 tsp. pepper Directions: 1. Sauté onions, carrots, ginger, and garlic on...
Thai Ginger Noodle Bowl
Ingredients: • 1 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil • 1 large onion diced • 4 cloves garlic diced • 3 inches fresh ginger, grated (or 3 t ground ginger) • 1 head cauliflower • 1 bunch broccoli • Crushed red pepper (add as much or as little as you like for desired heat) • 5...
Grass-Fed Beef Chili
Ingredients: • 1 1/2 lb. grass-fed beef • 1 lb. black beans - soaked, rinsed, drained • 1 large sweet onion • 1 red bell pepper • 2 large Beefsteak tomatoes • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 4 oz. green chilies • 8 oz. tomato sauce • 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder • 1/2 tsp. Ancho...
A Buzz-worthy Endeavor
Larry Sexton of Charleston Bees and Honey has been beekeeping for about a decade, but bees have been a subject of lifelong fascination. His grandfather, a retired railroad conductor outside of Boston was also a beekeeper. Sexton had a career in the US Navy, retired to...
Where Ale And Lager Meet
Oktoberfests, pumpkins, fresh hops, ambers — these are the flavors of now. The line between the distinct tastes and aspects of lager versus ale can sometimes get muddy, especially this time of year. A rich and malty Marzen may resemble a flavorful ale, while a crisp...
Dog Gone
It was a sad day for hot dog lovers in West Ashley when Jack’s Cosmic Dogs officially closed it’s doors on Ashley River Road last year. But then it reopened earlier this year as Mex 1 Coastal Cantina and locals flocked to the now-popular taqueria. The lesson here is...
‘Wine’ Down on Local Beauty
Wanting to explore the newest county park located in West Ashley while enjoying a nice glass of wine at the same time? No problem! The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission has come up with a novel way to introduce the public to the brand-new Old Towne...
Flavors Of Fall
Although some styles of beer scream summer and are best enjoyed during those hottest of months, most if not all of them are available year round. While you may choose not to drink wheat beers, pilsners, golden lagers and saisons after Labor Day, these varieties are...
Red Skies At Night Fall Beer Delights
Judging by the products hitting the shelves as we transition from summer to fall, it could very well be the autumn of red ales. It seems every week a new cardinal-colored beer shows up. And, I for one am all for it. Bring forth the red storm! You’re likely familiar...
And Slide Into Fall
As we begin the slow, sometimes painful descent into fall, you will likely see fewer and fewer summer beers available in stores and on taps, many being replaced by the darker and more robust autumn fare. By September, most of us in the south are quite ready for the...
