Nutrition & Healthy Eating

Charleston’s abundant agricultural resources challenge and inspire culinary professionals to create, innovate and elevate the importance of eating healthy and eating local. We spoke with three Charleston-area women food leaders who nourish their community through their passion for cooking. Amy Khan • holistic nutritionist and personal chef Over the past 11 years, holistic nutritionist and … Read more

Come September, everyone’s ready for cool season cooking. In South Carolina, root vegetables fit the bill. You can’t beat veggies like carrots and sweet potatoes to add earthiness and substance to comfort food fit for everyday cooking or special celebrations. Let the following recipes be your guide to coaxing the best flavor from beneath the … Read more

From juicy peaches during the summer to hearty sweet potatoes in the fall, eating with the seasons is as simple as stopping by one of the Charleston area’s many farmers markets and farm stands. Discover our top picks for some of the freshest-tasting produce available. Charleston Farmers Market If it’s a summer Saturday in Charleston, … Read more

As winter turns to spring, we all want to start this new season fresh, starting with the foods we eat. Charleston’s culinary professionals make extraordinary food for people to enjoy, but when they’re cooking at home, they usually want the same things you do — flavorful, healthy meals. We asked a few to share their … Read more

Preserving Produce To Perfection One of the best rewards of gardening is the bounty of fresh vegetables that you can use to create salads and sauces soon after the goodies are harvested. But what’s a great gardener to do when there is too much of a good thing? Tomatoes, herbs, peppers, carrots, potatoes and fruit … Read more