Of Sun and Salt

Where to Eat Oysters in Charleston, SC?

Where to eat oysters in Charleston, SC ? There are so many choices and you won’t go wrong very often in Charleston. But I wanted to know where to eat oysters in Charleston, SC for the very best our city had to offer. I wanted to know where to take my visiting friends and family on […]

Sichuan Chili Oil Recipe- The Authentic Version

This Sichuan chili oil recipe is a staple in my home. We use it on everything from pizza, to eggs, to the obvious Asian stir fries and soups. If you have been a fan of the Siracha craze consider this an upgrade. But it is considerably hotter and more complex than the sriracha. My advice […]

Top 10 Reasons to buy EvenGLO Patio Heaters

Presenting our top 10 reasons to buy EvenGlo Patio Heaters. You know that we love being outdoors as much as possible, but we also desire complete comfort and luxury. At outdoorlux.com we carry only one brand of patio heater for both commercial and residential use, and that’s EvenGlo. After researching the market, we simply believe them to be the best. Here are […]

Fall: My Favorite Season

Fall is my favorite season, but it wasn’t always so. As a child, fall meant an end to summer freedom and a return to order, structure, and wearing shoes. But now that I am older ( and I hope a bit wiser) I truly relish this special time of year. I savor each day with an intensity I find […]

Szechuan Eggplant on the EVO Grill

Change Your Mind About Eggplant Confession. Until recently, I really didn’t care for eggplant. I’d tried it grilled,fried, parmesaned, ratatouilled, and baba ganoushed. I liked some of those things alright, but not enough to make it at home on a regular basis. That all changed when I traveled to China. I discovered that I really liked eggplant […]

An Outdoor Party with Impact

An Outdoor Party with Impact. Ending Childhood Hunger with Charleston No Kid Hungry Event I do so love a good outdoor party. I also enjoy being around people who are passionate about what they do and want to make a difference in the world around them. So, it’s no surprise that I really had a good […]

Easy Hibachi Dinner Party with EVO

An Easy Hibachi Dinner Party with EVO Grill is simple to accomplish with my step by step guide. I’d even say the results will be better than dining out at a traditional Japanese Steakhouse. It will certainly be a lot more affordable. For what you would spend on a family of 4 at a typical Japanese Steakhouse, you […]

The Food Truck Phenomenon – A Visual Feast

The Food Truck Phenomenon which America is experiencing doesn’t show any signs of slowing down.These moving restaurants and carts are the single fastest growing segment in our food world. As a huge proponent of dining outside whenever possible, I’m a long time fan. I have lived in downtown D.C. and watched the trucks move beyond The Mall standard hotdog and […]

One Perfect Day in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston: One Perfect Day Outside Charleston, SC is a city so rich with history, tastes, sights and charm that it is impossible to experience it all in one perfect day. It is, however, very easy to have many “perfect days” experiencing some of what makes the stunning city a top rated destination. In fact, Charleston has been […]

Evo Grill Recipe – Mexican Smashed Potatoes

Evo Grill Recipe – Mexican Smashed Potatoes This recipe for Mexican Smashed Potatoes on the EVO grill just makes me happy. Sure, my EVO consistently performs on routine tasks for recipes like grilled chicken or seared fish and I can appreciate that. But other days, like today, it seems to just beat every other piece of equipment […]