Edibles Magazine Spring 2015

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Looking for the best place to dine and entertain?

THE TASTE OF BLUFFTON

Welcome to Edibles

CHEF TALK

At Edibles we focus on the best in dining, food and entertainment in Beaufort, Bluffton, Jasper, and surrounding areas.

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Edibles magazine keeps its readers on the cutting edge with the latest in food, recipes, chefs news, restaurant news and entertainment events.

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FAMILY FEATURES

rom full-course brunches to simple sit-down dinners, Easter celebrations are a time to enjoy family, friends and the delicious tastes of spring.

However elaborate the festivities, a rich and creamy dessert is the perfect finale to any Easter gathering. Made from fresh milk and real cream, PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese is the highquality ingre­dient that makes sweets stand out.

These fresh dessert ideas all feature everyone’s favorite indulgence — cheesecake — along with other lively flavors, such as coconut, lemon and blueberry. Desserts this delicious will have your guests hopping up for seconds. For these and other recipe ideas, visit www.creamcheese.com.

Easter Mini Cheesecakes (Pictured Above)

Prep time: 20 minutes Total time: 3 hours, 20 minutes Servings: 18 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 3 packages (8 ounces each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons BAKER’S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, toasted 54 speckled malted milk eggs (about 9 ounces) Continued to page 12 & 13

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Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Season March - April - May

By Stephanie Grim

SOUTH CAROLINA

MARCH: asparagus, beets, cilantro, green onions, leeks, mixed leafy greens, parsley radishes APRIL: asparagus, beets, cabbage, cilantro, green onions, leeks, mixed leafy greens, oriental vegetables, parsley, radishes, strawberries MAY: asparagus, beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, cilantro, cucumbers, green onions, leeks, mixed leafy greens, oriental vegetables, parsley, peaches, peas, radishes, yellow squash, strawberries, sweet corn, zucchini squash.

GEORGIA

MARCH: cabbage, carrots, collard greens, kale, lettuce, mushrooms, radishes, spinach, turnips, vidalia onions APRIL: arugula, asparagus, beets, cabbage, lettuce, radishes, spinach, strawberries, turnips, vidalia onions MAY: asparagus, blueberries, broccoli, lettuce, melon, okra, peaches, field peas, strawberries, sweet corn, and vidalia onions

FLORIDA

MARCH: avocados, cabbage, cantaloupe, star fruits, celery, grapefruit, peppers, oranges, radishes, tangerines APRIL: bananas, blueberries, broccoli,

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cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chinese cabbage, cucumber, eggplant, endive, escarole, grapefruit, honeydew melon, kumquat, limes, mamey sapote, mushrooms, okra, onions, oranges, papaya, peppers, potatoes, radishes, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, tangelos, tangerines, tomatoes, watermelon MAY: bananas, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chinese cabbage, cucumber, eggplant, endive, escarole, grapefruit, guava, honeydew melon, kumquat, limes, mushrooms, okra, onions, oranges, papaya, peppers, potatoes, radishes, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelon

NORTH CAROLINA

MARCH: asparagus, collards, leafy greens, herbs, mushrooms, peanuts, spinach, sweet potatoes APRIL: asparagus, broccoli, collards, leafy greens, lettuce, mushrooms, mustards greens, radishes, peanuts, snow peas tips, sweet potatoes, strawberries, turnips MAY: beets, blueberries, bokchoy, broccoli, collards, cabbage, corn, green peas, kale, mushrooms, napa, peanut, potatoes, sweet potatoes, summer squash, spinach, radishes, strawberries.

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Chef Tim Richardson

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Southern Charleston Like many chefs, South Carolina native Tim Richardson gravitated to the kitchen as a teenager. Richardson spent several years learning the restaurant business at locally owned steak houses in Columbia, S.C., before discovering his niche at Twigs, a charming restaurant located in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Under the tutelage of Twigs Chef Ryan Brevda, Richardson honed his appreciation for preparing high quality ingredients and crafting a fine dining experience. To further refine his culinary skills, Richardson relocated in 2001 to Charleston, S.C., where he enrolled in Johnson & Wales University and began mentoring at Hank’s Seafood Restaurant under founding Chef Frank McMahon.

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passion for fresh seafood, and dedication to all aspects of running a restaurant serve him well as Executive Chef of Hank’s Seafood Restaurant, a role he earned after many successful years as the restaurant’s Chef de Cuisine.

Hank’s Seafood Restaurant is located at the corner of Hayne and Church streets, near the Charleston City Market, in the heart of Charleston’s Famed Historic District.

So come on in an experience Chef Tim Ricardson spectacular dishes at Hank’s Seafood Restaurant.

Hanks serves dinner seven nights per week beginning at 5 p.m.

Reservations are suggested. Please call (843) 723-3474 or reserve online at www.opentable.com.

Blues over Beaufort featuring the United States Naval Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels.

You will be thoroughly entertained and dazzled by the performing aircraft - from civilian aerial performers to the cutting edge of Marine Corps Aviation.

Performers includes: U.S. Navy Blue Angels, GEICO Skytypers, AV-8B Harrier II Demonstration,

American Idol Candice Glover, Parris Island Marine Corps Band, F-16 Demonstration, and much more. Gates open at 9:00AM show starts at 11AM4PM. General admission and grandstand seating for the MCAS Beaufort Air Show is free. Premium seating options are available for purchase at BeaufortAirShow.com.

40th Annual Colleton County Rice Festival April 18th -April 26th

The Colleton County Rice Festival in Walterboro, South Carolina is an annual event featuring arts and crafts, food, fireworks, music and other entertainment. The Annual Rice Festival celebrates the heritage of rice in this community and the beauty of the people and land that continue to bless this great country.

Featured events: Car Show, Rice Run, Rice Parade, Live Bands, Fireworks, Dog Show, Rice Cooking Contest and more. For more information about the Rice Festival visit http://thericefestival.org

Port Royal It’s that time of year again! Time for Beaufort’s delicious soft shell crabs.

The festival is held in Historic Port Royal April 18, 2015 at 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The streets are closed off and the best restaurants are presenting their finest soft shell crab delicacies.

The festival is free and open to all.

Festival 2015 In addition to live music, there will be an all-ages corn-hole tournament, a kids’ zone entertainment area for children, a craft/artisan fair, a car show

by Beaufort’s Classic Car & Truck Club and the annual Crab Race. For more information visit http://www. oldvillageportroyal.com

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Easter Mini Cheesecakes

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Heat oven to 325°F. Mix graham crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and butter; press onto bottoms of 18 paperlined muffin cups.

Beat cream cheese, vanilla and remaining sugar with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Spoon over crusts.

Bake 25–30 minutes or until centers are almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 2 hours.

Top each cheesecake with 1 tablespoon coco­nut; shape to resemble bird’s nest. Fill

with malted milk eggs.

Note: To soften cream cheese, place com­ pletely unwrapped package of cream cheese in micro­­­waveable bowl. Microwave on high 10 seconds or just until softened. Add 15 seconds for each additional package of cream cheese.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe by Laria Tabul 3 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet 10 small red potatoes 5 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces 1 large head cabbage, cut into small wedges 1 1/2 cup of Celery Glaze (whisk mustard and brown sugar together and set a side) 1/3 cup of yellow mustard 6 tbs of brown sugar Directions Place corned beef in large pot or Dutch oven and cover with water. Add the spice packet that came with the corned beef. Cover pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer approximately 50 minutes per pound or until tender.

Preheat oven to 400º. Transfer beef to baking sheet and cover top of beef (fat side) with glaze, bake on the middle rack for about

7 -10 minutes or until glaze is hot and golden brown. (Put as much or little of the glaze as you want). Remove meat and let rest 10 minutes. Slice meat across the grain.

Add potatoes, celery and carrots, and cook until the vegetables are almost tender in the pot with a small amount of the liquid reserve.

Add cabbage and cook for 15 more minutes.

Place vegetables in a bowl and cover. Add as much broth (cooking liquid reserved in the Dutch oven or large pot) as you want.

Want to submit a recipe and photo? You may email your recipe and photo to recipe@ediblesmag.com or mail to P.O. Box 2301, Beaufort SC 29901.

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Double Lemon Cheesecake Bars Prep time: 35 minutes Total time: 7 hours, 15 minutes Servings: 16 52 vanilla wafers, finely crushed (about 2 cups) 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 4 eggs, divided 4 packages (8 ounces each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1 3/4 cups sugar, divided 3 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1/3 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons), divided 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup water Heat oven to 325°F. Line 13-by-9-inch pan with parchment paper, with ends of paper extending over sides.

Mix wafer crumbs and butter until blended; press onto bottom of prepared pan.

Bake 10 minutes.

Separate 1 egg; refrigerate yolk until ready to use. Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, flour, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add egg white and remaining 3 whole eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each until

just blended. Pour over crust.

Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool 1 hour. Refrigerate 4 hours.

Mix cornstarch and remaining sugar in medium saucepan; gradually stir in water and remaining lemon juice until blended.

Bring just to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until clear and thickened. Lightly beat reserved egg yolk in small bowl with fork until blended; stir in 2 tablespoons of hot cornstarch mixture.

Return to remaining cornstarch mixture in saucepan; stir until blended. Cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly. Cool slightly.

Spoon lemon glaze over cheesecake.

Refrig-erate 1 hour or until firm. Use parchment handles to remove cheesecake from pan before cutting to serve.

Note: This lemon glaze can be prepared ahead of time. Cool, then refrigerate up to 8 hours before spooning over individual slices of cheesecake. Garnish with 1/2 cup blueberries, lemon peel and fresh mint leaves.

Banana and Kale Smoothie Recipe by Nancy Sams

2 bananas 2 cups of frozen blue berries 2 cups water or juice 5 leafs of kale 5 cubes of ice Directions Put all ingredients in a high speed blender.

Add enough water so that all ingredients are covered. Blend well.

You may want to add a little more water if you like your smoothie thinner.

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Forsyth Park is the largest park in the historic district of Savannah Georgia. The Park covers 30 acres of land just south of Gaston Street and north of Park Avenue. The east border of Forsyth Park is Drayton Street and on the west is Whitaker.

For locals and tourists, Forsyth Park is a hub of social interaction.

Concerts, recreation sports, people watching, sun bathing, reading, relaxing…can all be seen going on in Forsyth Park depending on when you are there.

On Saturdays there is a great farmer’s Market that takes place in Forsyth Park. If you are going to be visiting the historic district of Savannah make sure to plan an hour to head over to Forsyth Park and check it out.

Address: Between Drayton and Whitaker Streets (east and west) and Gaston and Park Streets (north and south) Hours: Sunrise to Sunset -Lighted areas until 11pm.

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HAVE A CHAT AND A CHEW

Jasper’s Porch Lakefront Restaurant caters to casual dining

By Ruth Ragland Associate Editor

Rick Passio, proprietor of Jasper’s Porch Lakefront Restaurant, invites visitors and locals alike to drop by and sit a spell at his Ridgeland eatery.

Although he’s from the big city of Philadelphia, Passio promises a Southern ambience and family-friendly attitude at the place.

Jasper’s Porch isn’t new to Ridgeland, but Passio and his business partner Cheryl Reiger have put a new emphasis on high-quality ingredients and fresh, made-to-order menu selections.

Passio says that fried chicken will always be the star attraction at Jasper’s Porch, but he’s also proud to serve an authentic Philly cheesesteak in honor of his hometown.

Other Lowcountry favorites include

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wings, ribs, burgers and fries; she crab soup, oysters and shrimp; and catfish, po boys and stuffed flounder.

Passio was looking for a restaurant business in South Carolina about a year and a half ago and happened on Jasper’s Porch one night for dinner. He mentioned his search to his waitress Vicky and she said, “Why don’t you buy this place?”

“I talked to the owner and the rest is history,” Passio said.

“We are a family-run business,” he said. “Pastors eat free and we tithe back to churches.”

Passio, the father of eight, also offers Tuesday family nights, with one kids meal included in the price of an adult’s meal.

While the atmosphere is easy-going, it’s also lively, with a Thursdaythrough-Saturday night lineup of live music that Passio calls “an ambitious entertainment

Jasper’s Porch is open seven days a week serving breakfast, lunch and dinner at 153 James Taylor Drive.

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Acts range from Target the Band, a trio performing 60s and 70s pop music; to acoustic guitarist Tommy Joe Connor and bluesman Bill Dupont.

“It’s fun place to be — I don’t have to employ bouncers,” Passio said.

He said that the buffet is a big hit with patrons, as is the Sunday brunch served from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $12.

Another big draw is the screened porch itself, offering a waterfront view for relaxed dining.

“You have to come in to see it for yourself,” Passio said.

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MARCH 9-15: 30th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival Enjoy award-winning wines and the Lowcountry’s finest cuisine; for more info visit http://www. hiltonheadwineandfood.com MARCH 14-15: LowCountry PowWow & Cultural Festival All Day Millstone Landing Hardeeville SC MARCH 15: The 32st Annual Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Enjoy floats and marching groups representing local businesses and charities, high school, and more along Hilton Head Island’s Pope Avenue.

MARCH 15: St. Patrick’s Day Savannah GA More than 300,000 people are expected to visit Savannah to help celebrate the second largest St. Patrick Day Parade in the United States and to enjoy the city-wide festivities. http:// savannahsaintpatricksday.com MARCH 19 - APR 04, - Savannah Music Festival. The annual festival is Georgia’s largest musical arts event and one of the most distinctive cross-genre music festivals in the world. contact 912.525.5050 MARCH 20-22 : The Lowcountry Home & Garden Show The Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association, features hundreds of local home and garden experts at Buckwalter Recreation Center in Bluffton. For more information visit www.lowcountryhomeandgardenshow.com MARCH 21: 7th Annual Beaufort Twilight Run & Oyster Roast This USATF sanctioned running festival for all ages has a competitive 8K Run and 5K Run, a 5K Fun Walk and a 1/4 mile Kid’s Fun Run. The evening is capped off by a traditional Lowcountry oyster roast. For more information

APRIL 3: First Friday Fireworks Savannah Ga. Celebrate the end of the week and the beginning of a new month with fireworks and River Street fun!

APRIL 4- APRIL 12: Family Circle Cup The Family Circle Cup Daniel Island. For more information call (800) 6772293 APRIL 11TH: Taste of Bluffton -street fair, celebrating the unique flavors of the Lowcountry, from 11am to 5pm.

Calhoun Street Downtown Bluffton. Info 843.757.1010 APRIL 11TH 1st Annual Walk-A-Thon/Health Fair Yemassee, SC. Our goal is to provide Health & Wellness - Social Service information to community residents. (843) 226-2062 APRIL 13-19: RBC Heritage Get Your Plaid On! . Visit www.rbcheritage.com for tickets or call 843.671.2448 APRIL 18: Soft Shell Crab Festival The Annual Soft Shell Crab Festival from noon to 5 pm, along Paris Avenue in Port Royal, SC. http://www.oldvillageportroyal.com APRIL 1-30: Farmers Market of Bluffton Noon-4pm (EVERY THURSDAY). 40 Calhoun Street. Bluffton, SC

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visit http://beauforttwilightrun.com MARCH 1-31: Ruby Lee’s Sports, Blues & Soul Food 46 Old Wild Horse Road, Hilton Head Island. Entertainment every Monday-Saturday 7-11. 843-681-7829 www.rubylees.com MARCH 1-31: Luther’s Rare and Well Done. Karaoke every Tuesday, live entertainment every Thursday, Friday & Saturday. 910 Bay Street, Beaufort. 843-521-1888.

MARCH 1-31: Jasper’s Porch, Live entertainment every weekend 153 James Taylor Dr. Ridgeland, SC. 843-7269521.

MARCH 1-31: The Dirty Martini, Live entertainment 1050 Fording Island Road, Suite 406, Bluffton SC- On the side of Target shopping center. 843-836-5000. 5PM- until MARCH 1-31: Farmers Market of Bluffton Noon-4pm (EVERY THURSDAY). 40 Calhoun Street,Bluffton, SC MARCH 28-30: The Low Country Pickleball Classic lowcountrypickleball@gmail.com. Enjoy or hospitality event Sun City Hilton Head. Visit http://www.schhpickleballclub. com for more info.

MARCH 28: HARDEEVILLE Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 am Hardeeville Recreation Park, Free Food, Bounce houses, coloring contest, and prizes. For More Info: Call 843.784.2231 MARCH 28: Cooper River Bridge Run, The Cooper River Bridge Run provides a world-class 10-K foot race. The race promotes continuous physical activity and a healthy lifestyle through education and opportunity. http://bridgerun.com/

APRIL 18-26 The Colleton County Rice Festival in Walterboro, South Carolina is an annual event featuring arts and crafts, food, fireworks, music and other entertainment.

Visit for more info http://thericefestival.org APRIL 1-30: The Dirty Martini, Live entertainment 1050 Fording Island Road, Suite 406, Bluffton SC- On the side of Target shopping center. 843-836-5000. 5PM- until APRIL 1-30: Luther’s Rare and Well Done. Karaoke every Tuesday, live entertainment every Thursday, Friday & Saturday. 910 Bay Street, Beaufort. 843-521-1888.

APRIL 1-30: Ruby Lee’s Sports, Blues & Soul Food 46 Old Wild Horse Road, Hilton Head Island. Entertainment every Monday-Saturday 7-11. 843-681-7829 www.rubylees.com APRIL 1-30: Jasper’s Porch, Live entertainment every weekend 153 James Taylor Dr. Ridgeland, SC. 843-7269521.

MAY 2: Mayor’s Bike Ride for Diabetes Cure 10:00 am Hardeeville Recreation Park Sponsorship $200 $10 to ride Kids under 12 ride Free Free food, Diabetes education, and bike raffle For more info: 843.784.2231

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.

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