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Edibles Fall/Winter 2013
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Art, Bubbly & Cakes
10 BBQ king of his community 13 Chef Talk 18 The Cookbook 22 Around The Lowcountry 23 entertainment Calendar
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and the collaborations between the pairings begin. Once each artist has created his or her work of art, each chef then creates a cake inspired by the work. “This year, one of the celebrity chefs we invited was Chef Chris Kraus from Montreal. We paired him with
What do you get when you pair ten celebrity chefs with ten celebrity artists? A unique evening of multimedia artwork, champagne and cakes known as “Art, Bubbly & Cakes”. This year’s event was held on Saturday, October 12th and is now considered an annual social highlight on Hilton Head Island. Event founders Carrie Hirsch and Mira Scott came up with their original concept one day while brainstorming. Hirsch, a food editor with SC Living Magazine invites the chefs and Scott, an artist and owner of Picture This Gallery, Michael Smalls sweetgrass basket Angel Wing with cakes invites the artists. They then by Chef Chris Kraus of RDK Consulting Group. Photo by Jean-Marie Cote pair the artists with the chefs
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sweetgrass basket weaver Michael favorite but our guests always enjoy Smalls. What they created together admiring and tasting each chef’s was quite extraordinary!” creation.” says Scott. says Hirsch. “We enjoyed Partial proceeds will the interaction with all our create a scholarship invited artists and chefs-they arm relating to are very enthusiastic about culinary education. all aspects of the event.” Sponsors include “The artists and chefs we SCORE and other invite are all very successful area businesses. In and in demand and we 2014, “Art, Bubbly thoroughly enjoy watching & Cakes” will be the collaborations unfold. held in Charleston Based on the hundreds of and in Savannah. Lynda Potter’s “Decisions, guests who have attended For sponsorship Decisions” with cake by since its inception in 2011, opportunities please Katie Ames of Whole Foods, Savannah. it seems everybody has a call 843-842-5299. Photo by Jean-Marie Cote
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Holiday Foods?
By Dante Juanito Holiday foods
are interesting. Depending on your taste’s you can run the gamut from wishing something could be eaten everyday to wondering how did someone come up with the idea of thinking that is even edible. Let’s start with one of my favorites, eggnog. Why isn’t this nectar available everyday of the year? The ingredients are available but no one thinks about mixing eggs and whatever nog is together in the middle of July except me. It is probably a good thing since even the light version of the drink can still add extra pounds. The real great thing about eggnog is that it can stand alone, or it can serve as a chaser for several adult beverages. Most people know about drinking it with, brandy, bourbon or rum. Last year I was introduced to the Christmas Russian (vodka and eggnog). Some holiday favorites can be found during other months of the year but have special significance during this season. Gingersnaps and ginger bread take on a new life and become gingerbread men during the holiday season. The same takes place when those regular peppermints turn into candy canes. What is about this time of year that makes summer sausage, which people eat in the winter and cheese so special? You can always find those cheese balls and logs for sale especially in the mall this time of year. Speaking of logs, let’s get into that. Who has tried a Yule Log (the food version)? I8 looked it up and it actually sounds • www.Ediblesmag.com
pretty good. O n e version is a basic sponge cake with chocolate buttercreme. Figgy Pudding is something else you only hear about this time of year, but I’m not even sure what it is. I researched this as well and found two totally different desserts. One was actually pudding with figs (makes sense) the other was a spice cake with figs and walnuts (sounds more appetizing). The jury is still out on this. Speaking of desserts, pumpkin and sweet potato pies are both big hits during the holidays. Both are harvested during the fall and are kind of heavy to eat during the warmer months. Let’s talk pork now. It seems those hams that are glazed with honey just seem to fit the holiday season. Some people even bake them with pineapples. There is also a southern pork specialty Chitterlings (pork intestines) that may require an acquired taste. Some people actually call the dish a delicacy, while others shy away from it. To me it all depends on the cook and how it is prepared. Finally, there are a few adult beverages like the special ales and mashes that come out during the holiday season that add a little extra cheer. Now where is the hopping John and Collards for the new year.
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BBQ king of his community
Clifford Bush III uses his mastery of the grill to bring people together High, where he played baseball. As far as loyalties go, “I pretty much split Beaufort attorney Clifford Bush it down the middle,” he said. III has found many ways to give While still in high school he began back to his community, serving as learning the construction trade, a municipal judge; as a major in the attending technical school to become Judge Advocate General’s Corps a brick mason. (JAG), U.S. Army Reserves; and as But he had an impressive academic chairman of the board of trustees of career ahead. Penn Center. He holds a bachelor’s But surely his degree in Political most crowdScience from pleasing efforts Benedict College and are the cookouts a master’s degree in he hosts at Penn Public Administration Center. from Kent State “I love to University, where barbecue,” he said. he graduated with “That’s what I do honors. He received for Penn every his law degree from year.” Howard University in “When I was 1999. growing up we ate Growing up in Clifford Bush III a lot of deer meat,” Beaufort he had he explained. witnessed people “I’ve just learned to perfect cooking dealing with heirs property issues. it. When I have the opportunity to do Coming from a large extended family it I do it.” himself and wanting “to help folks in A native of Beaufort, Bush attended my community with those problems,” both Battery Creek and Beaufort he said, led him to pursue a career in By Associate Editor Ruth Ragland
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the law. His practice is a full-service firm focusing on civil litigation including quiet title actions, Social Security disability, wrongful death, and personal injury. He currently serves as the chief judge of the Municipal Court in the town of Bluffton. Bush also credits his mentor Emory Campbell with setting the example of public service he would follow. Bush began working for Campbell at Penn Center in the Program of Alternative Certification for Educators (PACE) right out of college in 1992. Now as board chairman at Penn
Center, Bush is excited by new developments at the national historic landmark, including a branch of the Beaufort County Library; a health center in partnership with Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, Inc.; and a new executive director, Michael Campi, who aims to attract more visitors to the site. Bush and his wife Aretha RhoneBush, an educator in Chatham County, Ga., have a daughter, Savannah, and a son, Rasheem. In his spare time Bush is also an avid motorcycle rider.
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Chef Jacob Lyons
Chef Talk
Growing up in south and central Florida allowed me to have this high appreciation for everything seafood –I could get lost any given day in the salt filled air. I understand and respect southern cuisine as it comes from all over the world by settlers from France to South Africa that have a ton of influence on the Low Countries style of cooking. The fusion of flavors is phenomenal. I appreciate the south for its historic sense the stories on plates passed down through family amongst generations the layers and adding elements. I grew up in restaurants in the Florida keys while my dad worked I observed than began doing dishes and prepping and learning sauté station by age of 13. I feel deeply in love with food the very first time I ate jerked chicken, coconut rice and spiced apples I told myself I need to make food forever. I woke up the other day with shrimp on my mental and Ray Charles on blast so I decided to create a shrimp and grits dish. I started cooking my grits slowly with salted butter and a few splashes of cream. As that was going I began skewering my shrimp and adding my own seafood blend and some fresh lemon as the grits finished. I added some blue cheese and cheddar cheese and transferred it to a pan and let it cool and prepped grit cakes. Placing some skewers in a sauté pan with butter and
olive oil cooking them off and grilling the grit cakes. As they finished I made a quick buffalo sauce and chopped some smoked bacon and scallions for garish. This dish has a full range of elements and flavors that hits on all levels. My name is Jacob Lyons I am a caterer and personal chef in the lovely shine state. I appreciate the time you took to read about how I view the south and a run down of what goes through my head when I’m creating. My website is www.jjacecatering.webs. com. Look for my blogs and any upcoming events. Follow me on Instagram Cutthroat_ CulinaryFL and twitter @JJAcecatering. Much love and respect food is life food is love. Chef Jacob www.Ediblesmag.com • 13
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Simple,Helpful Kitchen Tips (Family Features)
So much of life happens in the kitchen – from hurried morning breakfasts to after school snacks with the kids – it’s likely to be the most travelled room of the home. Unfortunately, all this activity in one room can cause many messes and much required upkeep. By following a few simple steps, you can keep this important space tidy, clean and smelling great. Here are some simple tips to keep your kitchen clean and inviting: Add Some Citrus. Does your garbage disposal have an uninviting stench? Here’s one simple solution – use orange or lemon peels to freshen the drain or disposal. Simply run cool water from your faucet, turn on the disposal, throw in the peels and take in the fresh citrus scent. This is a perfect way to use old fruit that is no longer good enough to eat. Make Dishes Sparkle. Dirty plates, pots, pans, glasses and utensils pile up quickly in busy kitchens. Get dishes sparkling clean with a dish liquid that leaves your hands feeling touchably soft, such as Palmolive Soft Touch dish liquid. In a recent survey conducted by Kelton, 33 percent of those who wash dishes by
hand said their skin is usually dry afterwards. Keep Up With Countertops.
The kitchen countertop is the easiest place to collect a mess so it’s important to keep it tidy. Because so many countertops are made with fine woods, stones and other specialty materials, it is important to know what cleaning products you can use on them so they keep their beautiful appearance. In general, avoid abrasive cleaners and never use steel wool or other harsh brushes which can scratch the surface. Invest in protectors such as trivets for hot cookware, or trays for oil bottles and other cooking items that keep permanent residence on countertop space. Love Your Oven. Ovens are often the most neglected appliance in the kitchen. Open them up to find baked-on spills, burnt-on food, as well as splatters covering the exterior. Be sure you’re giving your oven the maintenance it needs by cleaning it at least once each season. Whether you’re using a homemade cleaning concoction or a heavyduty store-bought brand, it is important to scour every nook and cranny. Also, give attention to the range top and ensure all extra food debris has been removed and cleaned. For more information, visit www. palmolive.com. www.Ediblesmag.com • 15
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Chef Eric’s Butternut Squash and Pear Bisque Recipe by Eric Sayers Executive Chef Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. butter 2 # butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 onion, chopped 4 pears, peeled and chopped (d’anjou preferred) 1 cup apple juice 3 cups vegetable stock 1 Tbsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. nutmeg (fresh ground is the best) ¼ cup brown sugar 1 tsp. cayenne pepper S/P to taste
Directions Sweat the onion in butter for 3 minutes add the squash and pear. Add the apple juice and reduce by half. Add the remaining ingredients and cook for at least an hour for flavors to blend. Puree and adjust consistency with stock. Adjust seasoning. Garnishes:My Favorite: homemade marshmallow, bruleed Other ideas: cinnamon croutons, cinnamon whipped cream, toast butternut squash seeds, pepitas and pumpkin oil.
BEAUFORT PAELLA Recipe by The Chef S.B. Photo by tanzcooking.blogspot.com
Ingredients: 7 Chicken Thighs, Boiled Down about 4 cups of Stock ( Dark Meat--More Flavor ) 1/2 Lb Hillshire Beef Sausage 1/2 Lb. Italian Sausage With Skin Removed 4 Filets Of White Fish Sometimes I Use Mussels And Clams 1Lb. Of Medium Peeled Shrimp Colorful Peppers, Sliced Thin Big Sweet Onion Sliced Thin Large Italian Chopped Tomatoes or can 3--Cloves Of Garlic 3 bay leaves salt and pepper to your taste If I have it----a teaspoon of saffron 31/2 cups of rice 1/2 cup white wine
Directions In a large iron skillet, or what you have cook off your sausage, onions, peppers together, then add your chicken stock, white wine and chopped tomatoes, bring to a boil, add rice and, lower the temperature, to medium, after 45 minutes, put your raw seafood in and bake uncovered at 350 degrees, in this skillet for 20 minutes. Yes, all those seafood juices blend with the Paella....
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Sweet Potato Pie Recipe by Elise “The Diva Chef” Visit www.EliseTheDivaChef.com
This easy Divalicious pie recipe is full of flavor made from fresh sweet potatoes.
Ingredients: 4 ounces butter, softened 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes 2 cups granulated sugar 1 small can (5 ounces, about 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons) evaporated milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice 2 prepared pie shells, unbaked Directions Mix butter, potatoes, sugar and evaporated milk until well blended. Add vanilla, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice mix well. Pour into the prepared pie shells. Bake in a 350° oven
for about 1 hour, until set. *Garnish each slice with freshly ground cinnamon, and fresh mint sprig. Yield: 2 pies. available now Purchase it today! The Diva Chef’s How To Holiday Guide.
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Crispy Calamari Salad
Recipe by Vanessa Forte
Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable oil 1lb clean squid with tentacles cut bodies into 1/3 to ¼ inch thick rings 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup corn starch Salt Pepper Cayenne pepper 1 egg slightly beaten 1 tsp dried parsley SALAD: ½ cup sliced golden grape tomatoes ½ cup sliced grape tomatoes 1 cup fried wonton strips 1 lb Mixed European greens 4 thinly sliced lemon wedges (garnish) SWEET CHILI VINAGRARETTE: ½ cup Chili garlic sauce 1/3 cup honey ¼ cup olive oil 3 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar 4 Tablespoons fresh lime juice ½ tsp fresh chopped Directions Whisk chili sauce, honey, cilantro, oil, vinegar and lime juice until well mixed. Then refrigerate at least 1 hour. Combined flour,
cornstreach, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and parsley in a plastic bag and shake well to mix ingredients. In a large heavy sauce pan, the depth of 3 inches. Add oil and heat over medium heat to 350 degrees F. Place squid in egg and coat well. Then take about a 3rd of the squid and place in the flour mixture shake well and make sure all pieces are coated well. Then carefully add squid to oil and fry until crisp and very pale golden about a 1 minute per batch. Using tongs or slotted spoon to remove calamari from oil. Place calamari on paper towels to drain. In a large salad bowl combined lettuce, tomatoes, calamari and wonton strips and ½ of the dressing and toss until all is lightly coated. Take a slice of lemon and squeeze the juice on top of salad if desired. Use remainder of vinaigrette as needed. www.Ediblesmag.com • 19
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Health Benefits of
Sweet Potatoes By Ciele Edwards
A side dish of sweet potatoes provides your family with a host of nutritional benefits such as vitamins, carbohydrates and fiber. If a plain sweet potato doesn’t excite your palate, consider making your sweet potatoes into a pie, casserole or souffle or topping them with brown sugar and almonds. However you choose to serve these flavor-rich vegetables, you’re guaranteed a heart-healthy addition to any meal.
Fiber: Sweet potatoes contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. According to the American Dietetic Association, soluble fiber has been shown to lower cholesterol and keep blood sugar levels stable. Lower cholesterol levels help prevent blockages in the arteries that cause heart disease while stable blood sugar levels reduce hunger between meals. Insoluble fiber, by contrast, improves digestive health by adding bulk and weight to the stool, thus increasing regularity and reducing the likelihood of constipation.
Vitamin A: If you need additional vitamin A in your diet, look no further than a sweet potato. Vitamin A plays a crucial role in vision and boosts your immune system’s response to infections and illnesses. Vitamin A is also a necessary requirement of sperm production, greatly contributing to male reproductive health.
Complex Carbohydrates: The average sweet potato contains 22g of complex carbohydrates. Your body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose, which subsequently provides you with the energy you need to go about your daily tasks. As opposed to the simple carbohydrates contained in sugary snacks, however, complex carbohydrates take longer to digest--staving off hunger pangs until your next meal. Vitamin C: Sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamin C. A single medium-sized sweet potato provides you with almost 30 percent of your daily recommended intake of vitamin C. Long heralded as the vitamin to take to ward off illness, vitamin C boasts other health benefits as well. Oregon State University’s Linus Pauling Institute notes that high vitamin C levels are associated with a decreased risk of developing cataracts, gout, kidney stones, coronary heart disease and some forms of cancer. Potassium: Potassium is a crucial electrolyte contained in sweet potatoes that contributes to smooth muscle function. Potassium maintains your body’s water balance and helps ward off heart disease.
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Getting Around the Lowcountry
It’s easy to get to beautiful Beaufort County - just a short drive from I-95 or US 17. Both roads run north-south along the east coast of the United States and connect to other interstates and major highways. Driving south on US 17, exit onto US 21 at Gardens Corner and enjoy the scenic marsh views going approximately 20 miles east into the downtown Beaufort area. Driving south on I-95, take Exit 33 at Point South and connect to US 21 for a direct route into the center of Beaufort. Driving north on I-95, take Exit 8 onto US 278 toward Hilton Head Island and directly into the Bluffton area and the southern part of Beaufort County. This route connects to SC 170, across the Broad River into the city of Beaufort in the northern part of the county.
Welcome centers Little River Welcome Center 2121 Highway 17 SC/NC Border Hardeeville Welcome Center 4968 Jasper HWY SC/GA Border Blacksburg Welcome Center 100 Highway I-85 South SC/NC Border Fair Play Welcome Center 100 Welcome Center PL SC/GA Border
Dillon Welcome Center 195 MM I-95 HWY SC/NC Border Fort Mill Welcome Center 89 S I-77 N SC/NC Border Landrum Welcome Center 200 Interstate 26 Eastbound SC/NC Border
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NOVEMBER 8: Red Piano Too St. Helena SC Meet the artist Exhibit & Reception 6pm-9pm Light Refreshments Will Be Served.
NOVEMBER 12: Classy & Sassy Tasty Tuesday Women’s Night Out. Holiday Inn and Suites. 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Contact WomenOfGreatness@gmail.com
NOVEMBER 7-9: 31st Annual Heritage Days Celebration Heritage Parade Heritage Center StageAfrican Drummers & Dancers, Gullah Storytellers, Artists & Authors Row Gullah Roots Village Arts & Craft Vendors Gullah & Lowcountry-Cuisine Vendors and more. 843.838.2432
NOVEMBER 16: CAPA Annual Auction & Party The Exchange Club of Beaufort will host its 26th Annual Auction and Party at The Shed in Port Royal. (843) 524-4678
NOVEMBER 8: Cigar Lounge 1100 Carteret Street Beaufort SC, Alatdis Cigar Event. 5pm-9pm NOVEMBER 8-DECEMBER 31: James Island County Park Holiday Festival of Lights, the festival is a great place to gather family and friends to capture the magic of the holiday season. For more information (843) 795-4386 NOVEMBER 11: Beaufort County Veterans Day Parade 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Followed by a Veterans Day Ceremony in the Beaufort National Cemetery at 11am. The keynote speaker for this year’s ceremony will be Lt. Col. Patrick Fitzgerald, USMC, Executive Officer, MCAS, Beaufort, SC NOVEMBER 11-17: Savannah Food and Wine Festival. Celebrating a week of wine and culinary excellence in Savannah, Georgia, with wine dinners, tasting events, festival and more. See page 2 for details.
December 5: Ridgeland Christmas Parade 8:00 am Duration: 1 Hour The Ridgeland Christmas Parade can be viewed from Main St. DECEMBER 6: 28th Annual A Night On The Town 6pm9pm. Main Street Beaufort, USA proudly presents the 28th Annual A Night on the Town! This opening of the Christmas/ holiday shopping season. A long standing tradition of the community, A Night on the Town is a mix of traditional and the contemporary. December 6-7 Christmas On The River The official arrival of Ol’ St. Nick and the magic of the Lighted Parade begins Saturday at 5:30pm and courses Traveling throughout downtown and ending at Ellis Square. Free & Open to the Public, Historic River Street & Broughton Street. 23rd Annual call 912-234-0295. DECEMBER 7: Light Up The Night Boat Parade 5pm-8:30pm. Take your pick of holiday parades by land or sea in Beaufort. Join Main Street Beaufort, USA and the Beaufort Sail and Power Squadron Dec. 7, at 5:00 pm for the Light Up the Night boat parade on the Beaufort River. Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park provides the best view of the parade. December 8: Beaufort Christmas Parade 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The traditional Beaufort Christmas
November 29 & 30: Youth Explosion 2013 presented by Central Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church Hilton Head School Doors open at 6pm. Call 843-3422641 or visit www.cogbaptistchurch.org November 30, 2012 Chitlin Strut 48th Annual Chitlin Strut, 230 Pine St, Salley, SC 29137. For more information call 803-258-3485 November 1-30: Ruby Lee’s Sports, Blues & Soul Food 46 Old Wild Horse Road, Hilton Head Island. Entertainment every Monday-Saturday 7-11. Saturday college football and Sunday NFL Ticket. 843-681-7829 www.rubylees.com November 1-30: Foolish Frog Enjoy the marsh views from inside or outside on the deck! Live entertainment Wed-Sat. 843-838-9300 www.thefoolishfrog.com November 1-30: Luther’s Rare and Well Done. Karaoke every Tuesday, live entertainment every Thursday, Friday & Saturday. 910 Bay Street, Beaufort. 843-521-1888.
Parade will be Dec. 8, at 3:00 pm, through the streets of downtown Beaufort. Floats, bands, groups of walkers and personal cars and trucks are expected to participate. www. downtownbeaufort.com DECEMBER 1-31: Luther’s Rare and Well Done. Karaoke every Tuesday, live entertainment every Thursday, Friday & Saturday. 910 Bay Street, Beaufort. 843-521-1888 DECEMBER 1-31: Ruby Lee’s Sports, Blues & Soul Food 46 Old Wild Horse Road, Hilton Head Island. Entertainment every Monday-Saturday 7-11. Saturday college football and Sunday NFL Ticket. www.rubylees. com DECEMBER 1-31: Foolish Frog Enjoy the marsh views from inside or outside on the deck! Live entertainment Wed-Sat. 843-838-9300 www.thefoolishfrog.com Ridgeland Twilight Christmas Parade Come join the Town of Ridgeland for the twilight Christmas Parade, followed by the lighting of the Blue Heron Nature Trail. Call (843) 726-8126 for more information Hardeeville Christmas Parade Duration: 1 Hour. Come join the Town of Hardeeville as they celebrate the season at their Annual Christmas Parade. Call (843) 726-8126 for more information.
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