I arrived a week ago for my winter job, cooking on a quail hunting plantation in the Low Country. Many of my posts will be exploring this culturally rich area. I hope you enjoy watching my experience and adventure.
Tag: south carolina
Low Country Ocean
A little video thrown together. Shot on my Lumix GX7.
A Southern Ladies’ Luncheon: Plantation Style
Today, the lunch was of a different sort. The lady of the plantation hosted a luncheon for her friends to welcome a new plantation neighbor to the area. It was a beautiful lunch, in a beautiful location with the most gracious hostess imaginable.
Champagne with light splash of catskill currant syrup.
Quail consommé with vegetable garni of carrot, pickled ramps and ramp kraut.
Cucumber and pomegranate salad.
Quail and porcini vol-au-vent with arugula with bergamot oil.
Chocolate mousse with raspberry confiture, raspberries and moscato wine on the side.
Delicious and everyone was happy.
Southern Eats
Nose to tail may be trendy, but it is how many eat in the south. Nothing gets wasted and much of the food is local and fresh. What are your ideas on these speciality cuts? How would you use them?
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Georgetown, South Carolina
Fresh Shrimp in South Carolina. The shrimp boats are fishing again. Getting shrimp fresh off the boats.
