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Lowcountry Olive Oil's artisan quality balsamic vinegar of Modena Italy is made using a 100 year old family recipe. This smooth, rich vinegar is wonderful on aged cheeses, cured meats, salmon, fresh fruits & desserts-- yes, desserts!
Mix with olive oil and garlic for a lovely sheet pan chicken marinade.
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When open, Lowcountry Olive Oil is located at Meeting and Society Streets downtown, and Hutchinson Square in Summerville. At 2nd Sunday, tastings and sales at Society and King.
"Who are you staying home for?" - Andrew Cuomo (click for our answer)
Christophe Chocolatier has your bunnies, not to mention eggs, chicks, baskets, macarons and meal kits!
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Christophe Artisan Chocolatier
90 Society St, Charleston, SC 29401 - and - Christophe Macaron et Chocolat 1901 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
We're Reading
From the revered British illustrator, Charlie Mackery, a modern fable for all ages that explores life's universal lessons, featuring 100 color and black-and-white drawings.
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" asked the mole.
"Kind," said the boy.
Charlie Mackesy offers inspiration and hope in uncertain times in this beautiful book based on his famous quartet of characters. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse explores their unlikely friendship and the poignant, universal lessons they learn together.
Radiant with Mackesy's warmth and gentle wit, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horseblends hand-written narrative with dozens of drawings, including some of his best-loved illustrations (including "Help," which has been shared over one million times) and new, never-before-seen material. A modern classic in the vein of The Tao of Pooh, The Alchemist, and The Giving Tree, this charmingly designed keepsake will be treasured for generations to come. Read More.
Photography: Birds explains how to photograph birds--whether in your backyard or at a renowned birding destination--detailing unique issues that confront photographers of all levels and providing the best guidance for capturing the beauty and splendor of our feathered friends. Gerrit Vyn, an award-winning bird photographer, videographer, and sound recorder, has become renowned for his ability to capture birds, especially for the prestigious Cornell Lab of Ornithology. In this new guide, he reveals his methods and shares how to photograph birds based on location, behavior, identification, and storytelling. Vyn details the range of technical considerations, giving clear instruction and advice, as well as the creative decisions a photographer must make on lighting, framing, timing, and motion. He also discusses situations unique to bird photographers: dealing with habituated or tame birds, approaching feeders, utilizing blinds, and more. Once captured, digital images can be digitally refined, so Vyn delves into the procedures that elevate an image from mundane to striking. Throughout, Vyn emphasizes an ethical approach to observing and interacting with the birds around us. Read more.