4 INGREDIENTS, 1 GRILL
Gems to adore and adorn
WHAT’S IN SEASON, FARMERS MKTS
A Fresh Future in Urban Farming
Bees, Berries and Blue Crabs
These lobster rolls rock Go deep with Indigo
Building boats and bonds
Seeing our seafood scene Ribs, BBQ and Savory Sauces
Porch plants to rock your ‘stead This cocktail is Jam up
Food Instead of Medicine
And where can we get that local, all natural lipstick?
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Meet Lorcan Lucey. owner, Lucey Mortgage corporation.
How did we become the biggest little lender in South Carolina? Because every day, every loan, we ask ten of the nation’s largest financial institutions to compete for the very best rate for your mortgage. By working with you one-on-one, we help you make smart decisions today that will benefit your lifestyle for years to come.
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YOU! The most important day of your life is full of beautiful moments. Capture them! 843.330.0035 me@sallylundphotography.com sallylundphotography.com
Carol’s genius is creating interiors that reflect, define and inspire her clients. Whether a new construction, a renovation or just a refreshing, your interior style should be a reflection of who you are.
Sweet Summer, ahhhhh! You don’t have to live by the beach to just smell that fresh salt in the air—mixing beautifully with the smell of grilled goodies, summer blooms and freshly cut grass of course. Summer smells and tastes are often the aromas and flavors of our childhoods and our best memories. Summer is a time of ripening and abundance—a precursor of fall’s bounty but without the bustle of harvest time. Summer is a time to savor... the golden glow of the late afternoon, the cozy creak of a porch swing, the feel of grass or sand beneath your bare feet. May the clink of ice in a glass, the smooth crunch of a knife cutting open a watermelon or the metallic thunk of grill tops be the most jarring notes in your summer days, where the living should be easy. Enjoy this salty, savory and—as always—celebratory issue of lily Magazine, preferably somewhere out of doors where the warmth and peace of a South Carolina summer can take your stress level down a notch or two. Your soul is calling—tell it lily sent you! Cheers , L I LY
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Prepare outdoor grill to medium high heat (spray generously with grill non stick). Cut fish into 1-1.5 inch pieces. Carefully place chunks on skewers and brush all over with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper. Lay fish skewers on the grill for a few minutes (usually around 5) until you can lift the fish without it sticking to the grill and there are distinct grill marks. (Test by gently lifting a piece—if it sticks, leave on longer. Gently turn skewers over and cook until firm to the touch, about another 5 minutes. Grill corn by placing on upper rack or on side away from charcoal. The corn will brighten in color, and get brown grill marks as the kernels caramelize. Roast okra and mix comeback sauce as directed on lily-magazine.com. Serve family style in skillet.
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FARMS WE LOVE
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WHAT’S IN SEASON
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LILY NOTES
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FOOD TAKES
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ART & SOUL
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HIGH FIVE
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
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PORCH PLANTS
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LILY COOKS
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BEAUTY, IN & OUT
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FINAL THOUGHTS
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SKILLET MEAL (GRILLED FISH AND CORN): Fresh, local fish on bamboo skewers (pictured here, Mahi and Grouper from Abundant Seafood) • Fresh corn on the cob, halved • Roasted Okra • Homemade Comeback sauce • Old Bay Seasoning • Salt & pepper to taste • Lemons and limes, quartered.
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Meet Avery: She’s our client manager and social media guru— yep, she does those amazing Instagram posts and flip books you've been raving about! Give her a buzz and see how lily can take your biz to the next level! On the Cover: Girl Power! Our cover girl, Katherine Lawrence, is rockin' this hot shade from local make up maven & stylist Ashley Brook Perryman's new lipstick line, ABP! lily-magazine.com | sweet summer 2016 7
Eco + Luxury lily challeng e
Y o u r b u y i n g po w e r is p r eci o u s . Use i t. Wield i t. C r e at e cha n g e w i t h i t. A n d d o n ’ t f r e t ab o u t i t ! " M ore than ever before , consumers have the ability to unify their voices and coalesce their buying power to in fluence corporate behaviors . " Simon Mainwaring
Because it is easier than ever to use your consumer dollars wisely - hip hip huzzah, it is time to celebrate your choices! Our area farmers markets are flourishing, making it easier than ever to buy the freshest, most local food possible.
For those too busy to commit to a weekly farmers market visit there are a multitude of CSA’s to choose from, including meat and seafood products. There are local, regional and national sources and delivery options for organic, healthier and more sustainable goods to choose from, which begs the response of creating some new lingo, adding phrases like “regionalvore” and “domesticavore” to our vocab describing more ways to guide our ethical consumer choices. Look, if you can buy local by all means do so. If you can’t buy local, buy regional. If you can’t source regionally, at least try to buy domestically. And remember that fair trade goods can even make buying foreign products a little easier on your conscience. We all know that buying and eating local is best. But do the best you can and don’t sweat the rest… we’re here to encourage, not browbeat after all.
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Born from a simple idea. Cold beer, drinks to suit any situation, great food, friendly service, and reasonable prices. Basically, everything you hope to find in a great local’s joint. Join us today and enjoy our incredible menu full of locally sourced products and local, live entertainment in a laid back atmosphere for lunch or dinner seven days a week and for brunch Saturday and Sundays. Take shelter from your hectic week and enjoy a good time for all.
202 Coleman Blvd, Mount Pleasant / 843.388.3625 / theshelterkitchenandbar.com
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S ustainable . C lean . H ealthy . L ocal .
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Blue Pearl takes TRANSPARENCY out of the realm of rhetoric and into everyday practice! While you may have heard of their Bluesberry Jam and Blueberry Festival (June 26th this year, mark your calendar!), what you may not realize about Blue Pearl is that this lovely, sustainable and largely organic McClellanville farm offers their wonderful products both online and in their Certified Roadside Market as well as other area venues. And they rock some pretty amazing workshops as well! Encouraging guests to come by and see for themselves, this farm relies on composting, mulching and other natural processes for their excellent products, promising no synthetic chemicals and no GMO’s, woo hoo!
Berry Sweet! Hand-picked, gorgeous, huge, sweet—the blueberries that thrive here in the lowcountry are adapted to heat and humidity, usually the rabbiteye variety. And boy do they taste amazing—free radicalfighting flavonoids here we come! While we love them whole, we also love them in unexpected places like BBQ sauce as well as in classics like Blue Pearl’s own blueberry compote (which is fruit stewed or cooked into a syrup). No time for a trip to McClellanville? Find these yummies at the Mt.P, Sullivans Is. and Chas Farmers Mkts.
The Bee’s Knees Yes, our honey obsession continues… There is something so tantalizing about raw wildflower honey—it’s the very taste of woods, fields and flowers. We love that the 70 colonies of honeybees under the faithful care of Blue Pearl forage in safe (read pesticide free) spaces and in those majestic longleaf pine forests we’re so famous for in the lowcountry. And boy do we love those honey-based products. We especially love their petroleum and alcohol free Buzz Cream (good for everything and all ages) and their beeswax candles.
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Once the blueberries are picked and pruned, Blue Pearl heads to the marshes near Cape Romain to harvest wild Atlantic blue crab.
Grab some crab! What to do when the blueberries aren’t in season? Ply the waters of Cape Romain in order provide live Atlantic blue crab to farm clients of course. Fall through spring means you can buy by the pound or bushel from Blue Pearl Farms.
Handcrafted in small batches! Savory blueberry-chipotle barbecue sauce— Delicious on grilled and roasted foods. Blueberry compote— Intense and naturally sweet, soft-set, low sugar jam made with the richly textured taste of berries.
" B lueberries , strawberries and blackberries are true super foods . N aturally sweet and j uicy, berries are low in sugar and high in nutrients — they are among the best foods you can eat . "
Automated Sunless Tanning Flawless Tan in Minutes Lasts 3-7 Days Perfect color everytime Editor Lily uses BPF Cheri’s tweaked “Buzz Off” cream to moisturize AND keep bugs away while she works at her own farm—and the finger buzz to protect and heal.
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A healthy smile says it all! Since 2000, Northbridge Dental has been
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providing West Ashley and the greater Charleston area exceptional dental care. Because our office is on the smaller side, we can take the time to really get to know our patients and their families. We take pride in the fact that most are regulars and visit us
Summer Time and the Markets are Bountiful! Here’s what’s in season. Apples Apricots Avocados Beans Beets Berries Cantaloupes Carrots Cherries Chickpeas Corn
Cucumber Eggplant Figs Garlic Grapes Herbs Lemons Limes Melons Peppers Tomatoes
year after year. 1164 Northbridge Dr Suite A, Charleston, SC 29407 843.852.3401| info@northbridgedentist.com
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And last but not least, PEACHES are so sweet this summer! Roasted Peaches with ice cream: Preheat oven to 400. Halve & pit peaches. Spray skillet with nonstick, add peaches skin side down and roast 10 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Serving an eclectic menu featuring fresh, local seafood & Certified Angus beef as well as inventive vegetarian options. 863 Houston Northcutt Blvd. | Mt Pleasant | 843. 606.2493 115 E 5th N St. | Summerville | 843.804.9512 grazecharleston.com
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Lobster Roll
WHAT PRICE, FASHION? Who knew the designer duds were the true skeletons in our closets? You’ll never look at overpriced couture or bargain fashions the same way again if you’re brave enough to watch the trending doco The True Cost.
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The message is simple: the price of clothing has been decreasing for decades, while the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically. The groundbreaking film pulls back the curtain on the untold story of fashion and asks us to consider, who really pays the price for our clothing?
W hat ’ s cool , what ’ s not so cool & what ’ s going on
It’s a Maine event at Immortal Lobster! OK, so it’s pretty hard to get local lobster— but Chris and Jared, purveyors of the insanely delish succulent (and sustainable!) Maine lobster dishes at Immortal Lobster use fresh local products in everything else they offer—from fresh local veggies to the rolls and sandwich breads. Heck, they also only use sustainable or biodegradable products, snaps to that!
“ I j u st had an ama z ing lobster grilled c heese ! ! . . . L ost of meat, lo c al bread , and H a v arti c heese ! S im p le and p erfe c t ! ” Myk F., Yelp review
So now that you know you can nosh on yummies from lobster grilled cheese or tacos to a Maine (or Connecticut) roll with a clear conscience, you can go to theimmortallobster. com to find out their 424 King St hours or check out their Facebook page for other around-town locales. Fun fact: Maine’s lobstermen learned early that unregulated fishing could destroy their livelihood and began protecting the resource in 1872!
Filmed in countries all over the world, from the brightest runways to the darkest slums, and featuring interviews with the world’s leading influencers including Stella McCartney, Livia Firth and Vandana Shiva, The True Cost is an unprecedented project that invites us on an eye opening journey around the world and into the lives of the many people and places behind our clothes. Check it out on netflix —come on, you can do it!
Lobster Grilled Cheese
The Fluoride Conundrum It’s an interesting question: Should any community be able to subject its residents to a chemical additive in their water supply that has this much controversy? We’re not sure about this either - but here’s what a subversively cool org called Fluoride Action Network claims about this common by product:
1. Most developed countries do not fluoridate their water. Homemade Whoopee Pies!
Chris and Jared are the lobster kings of King Street, Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, Thurs & Fri also 5-8pm and Sat noon - 8pm
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Made with pure cane sugar and not high fructose corn syrup
2. Fluoridated countries do not have less tooth decay than nonfluoridated countries. 3. Fluoride affects many tissues in the body besides the teeth. 4. Fluoridation is NOT a “natural” process.
5. 40% of American teenagers show visible signs of fluoride overexposure on their teeth (it’s the yellowish markings that don’t go away with brushing). 6. For infants, fluoridated water provides no benefits, only risks. 7. Fluoride supplements have never been approved by the FDA. 8. Fluoride is the only medicine added to public water. 9. Swallowing fluoride provides little benefit to teeth. 10. Disadvantaged communities are the most disadvantaged by fluoride. To learn more about these points go to fluoridealert.org
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COOL STUFF FOR LILY'S HIP, URBAN 'STEADERS & FOODIES
We hear ya! Readers are loving our lilyrecommended tours and stops in each issue. Try these lily-picked purveyors of deliciousness for a sustainable menu that rocks.
Steel City hopes to build a processing facility right here in Chas to help local fishermen source to the southeast!
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STEEL CITY MEETS HOLY CITY FOR FRESH FISH IN LOCAL RESTAURANTS! Local restaurants with consciences needn’t be frozen out because of serving frozen fish from WAAAAY off. Steel City Seafood is coming to Chas in order to bring fresh, 100% traceable Gulf water goodies to the east coast. AND to help our local fishing fleets sell Atlantic fare to Gulf Coast (and other deep south vendors)! They will bring a regionalvore option to chefs needing a variety of choices for those ravenous chas foodies and tourists. Hip hip huzzah! (steelcityseafood.com)
Root Bread Co We love local producers who source locally & regionally for their ingredients, don’t you? Root’s commitment to building partnerships with southern growers, millers, artisans and chefs helps them achieve their high ideal of creating baked goods “that both nourish and empower our community.” Cheers to that!
Rooting through their yummy baked goodies is a treat— and thankfully you can find them at some of our fav spots, The Veggie Bin, Goat. Sheep.Cow, The Johns Island Farmers Market and even online—an e-bakery for Wednesday bread orders & pickup, how cool is that?
Blue notes: Look for INDIGO POPCORN in some of the swankiest bars and restaurants in town!
“ T here is not a thing that is more p ositi v e than bread . ” Fyodor Dostoevsky
They do wholesale too, of course. (rootbaking.com)
Bin there, done that & bought the veggies! Oh yeah! The Veggie Bin has drool-worthy freshas-can-be veggies from all our fav local farms, handcrafted baked goodies (yep, you can get your Root products here) and delectable yummies from some of our best local food artisans, which means you can source locally even on days you can’t get to a local farmers market. Look for new products like Red Pepper Mash butter (the tasty result of a Banner Butter collaboration with Bulls Bay Saltworks —remember them from the Winter Love issue?) and many more. (facebook/ VegetableBin)
Go Fish with Abundant Seafood! Captain Mark hits the mark with one of the most amazing community supported food plans in the area. Each share season lasts 12 weeks and members can buy half shares (a total of 15 lbs) or full shares (30 lbs)—and it’s super easy for the customer. Just go to the Geechie dock at Shem Creek and bring your punchable card—pick up as many pounds at a time as you like and they will gut, fillet and skin (or partially skin) for ya! Doesn’t get fresher than that! (facebook/ Abundant-Seafood) Meet the Meat House! This Johns Island butcher shop ain’t playin’—it’s the real deal thanks to exec chef John Houser (now rockin’ it at a lily Mag fav restaurant, The Tattooed Moose) and his desire to provide chef-quality meat to us normal people. The product list is impressive—besides every conceivable cut and type of meat, they have many other goodies (including premium wine and beer) and they even do custom orders. Guiltless conscience bonus: they only source from SC’s Bethel Trail Farms, a sustainable, humane, and certified farm where the animals are raised and finished on pasture without hormones or antibiotics.
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I ndigo is magi c al . . . y o u get so man y h u es and v ariations of bl u e ea c h p ie c e is one of a kind . ”
Madame Magar, growing Indigo Dreams! Indigo’s roots run deep in Charleston’s history— and artisan extraordinaire Leigh Magar plants, grows, sews and works blue magic with it.
Indigo Boo-hag basket
See collections, textile art, workshops and learn more at madamemagar.com.
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Inspired by nature, history and culture, Leigh feels that hand dyeing with Indigo is magical. “You get so many hues and variations of blue, from ‘Haint' Blue to Royal; and with hand dyeing, each piece is unique and one of a kind. I love utilizing the earth, soil and nature in my work and creating a Seed to Stitch project.” Growing indigo and a dye garden and using it to create handmade, hand-dyed, small-batch collections, garments, goods and textile art, you can find these wonderful works throughout Charleston. Dyeing to learn more? Why not attend an amazing workshop? Go to madamemagar.com/ workshops and check out your choices.
Dresses available at Worthwhile Indigo Boo-hag napkins
Creative Jewels: Peyton William tells a gem-studded story Express yourself with natural gemstones from PW’s comprehensive collection—or let designer Gabrielle Egan rework your own jewelry into something that is truly individual!
These cool toned gems are perfect for summer wardrobes —but visit Peyton William at 241 King Street, Freshfields Village between Kiawah and Seabrook Islands or online at peytonwilliam. com to see gorgeous designs in every shade.
Named after two amazingly creative Grandmothers, this gem of a jewelry design business offers an inspiring array of totally gorgeous adornments. Each piece has a story—and an attitude. We love that! We also love that these drool-worthy jewels are timeless (some look like expensive vintage items while others look like modern works of art) and they are surprisingly affordable. Each design looks WAY more expensive than it is, allowing clients to be able to collect multiple pieces—which is necessary, because how CAN you decide on just one?
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Ahoy, maties, we’re officially on board for this outstanding organization!
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F olks making a difference on purpose
Lowcountry Maritime Society Goes Full STEAM Ahead! Turn the glass and strike the bell, it’s time to give a grateful yell! This shout out goes to a crew of caring craftsmen and community supporters who bring maritime culture to life through wooden boat building and on-the-water events for students at local title 1 schools.
For many people, access to the water is extremely limited. LMS helps provide marine based opportunities and experiences to others, helping promote the connection of coastal SC with our local marine environment.
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The LMS achieves its aim of revitalizing and sharing local maritime culture through science, technology, engineering, art and math (or STEAM) based programs featuring hands on and team building activities like students spending a semester constructing a wooden boat known as a Bevin Skiff, launching it and using the vessel in amazing activities throughout the seasons.
A Fresh Future Feature! The good green fairies have come to NoChas to transform area food deserts into food sources and job opps through an amazing new farm and program, Fresh Future Farm. Utilizing unused city spaces, the program seeks to “stimulate social, economic and ecological environments through green farming & building, permaculture design, renewable energy and strategic partnerships.”
“ T he best way to find y o u rself is to lose y o u rself in the ser v i c e of others . ” Mahatma Gandhi
The famous Chas Mosquito Fleet sails again! This year the LMS’s goal is to educate students and the community about our famous Mosquito Fleet. From the early 1800’s, some of the most skilled watermen and fishermen here were African Americans plying the local waters in this famous fleet of picturesque vessels.
The vessels built by local kids in this year’s program are a part of the New Mosquito Fleet—kudos to LMS for literally bringing history to life!
FFF has big plans for a bright future, including teaching residents to create their own food sources, operating a CSA program and developing a U-pick food forest trail as well as providing an amazing array of educational opportunities through classes, tours, demonstrations and other fun events. New growth overcoming old obstacles? So lily!
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We’re hand clappers for Sandlapper We love that this local tour company does waaaaay more than just harbor jaunts. Their custom tours are amazing, their wedding party excursions divine and history tours fascinating. But we love that brothers and co-owners Timothy and Bryan provide amazing EDUCATIONAL TOURS for local schoolkids! Here’s a shout out to their catamaran classroom, whoop whoop!
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GreenBy3 : The Unsung (until now) Logistics Heroes of Charleston! There’s much more to a work space, a public place or a challenging case than just an average construction or reno plan. We’ve discovered that GreenBy3 is the firm responsible for some of the most sustainable, interesting, cutting edge and thoroughly logical logistics projects in town. They prove that technical expertise can unite with functionality to create a space that maximizes productivity and is good for the community while minimizing harmful impact—so lily! LOFTY GB3 ASPIRATIONS GB3 loves thinking outside the box—and encouraging businesses needing a work or meeting space (or just needing to get out of their usual one) to share their own cool workspace in a building designed to inspire creative thinking, information exchange and collaboration.
Check their progress at freshfuturefarm.org!
Located in the heart of the Uptown and nestled in between some of Charleston’s hippest restaurants, the GB3 Project Loft can be the location of your next workshop, team meeting, group project, happy hour—or just about anything else. With amenities like Wifi and Hardwiring, huge monitors and screens, Apple TV, open spaces and a conference room (with coffee bar and kitchen of course), even the newest startup can have a chance to take it to the next level— whatever “it” might be!
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Yummy food instead of medicine! Woo hoo and insert lily happy dance here! Multitudes of studies show that eating certain foods not only helps prevent or treat most of our worst health problems but also that certain foods can actually reverse those same conditions—in some cases even in a matter of days! Aren’t we thrilled to hear some good news about health care rather than all that bad stuff about “disease management” (which is pretty much how our current system works)?
Here are some quick facts and an amazing food chart that will get you excited about nutrition as preventative medicine now that we’ve piqued your interest! Bon appetit, y’all! Suh-Weet! Studies show that BERRIES are some of nature’s most amazing disease-fighting weapons! These luscious blackberries are in the top 10 healthiest foods to consume to prevent and event combat degenerative diseases!
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Those radical free radicals! Let’s simplify that for ya...we hear the terms “free radicals” and “antioxidant” and “flavonoids” an awful lot. Here is the world’s shortest lily-style explanation of what these terms mean:
Free radical - An official dictionary definition says this: an atom or molecule that bears an unpaired electron and is extremely reactive, capable of engaging in rapid chain reactions that destabilize other molecules and generate many more free radicals in the body. We found a relatively simple explanation of this process at healthchecksystems. com: Free radicals are very unstable and react quickly with other compounds, trying to capture the needed electron to gain stability. Generally, free radicals attack the nearest stable molecule, "stealing" its electron. When the "attacked" molecule loses its electron, it becomes a free radical itself, beginning a chain reaction. Once the process is started, it can cascade, finally resulting in the disruption of a living cell. Some free radicals arise normally during metabolism. Sometimes the body’s immune system’s cells purposefully create them to neutralize viruses and bacteria. However, environmental factors such as pollution, radiation, cigarette smoke and herbicides can also spawn free radicals.
Normally the body can handle free radicals, but if antioxidants are unavailable, or if the free-radical production becomes excessive, damage can occur. Of particular importance is that free radical damage accumulates with age.
Eat your way to better health. This chart shows foods that score high in antioxidant analysis. Goji Berries
25,300
Dark Chocolate
13,120
Black Raspberries
7,700
Milk Chocolate
6,740
Prunes
5,770
Studies show that free radicals are responsible for a multitude of degenerative diseases and processes, especially atherosclerosis (causing heart attack, stroke and vascular disease), cancer, diabetes, inflammatory joint disease, asthma and dementia (among others).
Pomegranates
3,307
Raisins
2,830
Blueberries
2,400
Red Raspberries
2,400
Blackberries
2,036
Garlic
1,939
Kale
1,770
Cranberries
1,750
Strawberries
1,540
Spinach
1,260
Antioxidants - these are compounds that are produced by the body— they basically prevent and fight damage done by “oxidative stress” that is caused by free radicals.
Raspberries
1,220
Yellow Squash
1,150
Flavonoid - these are micronutrients that are synthesized only in plants. so they are found in veggies, fruit and even herbs (there are also studies that show it is in wine). So you see, flavonoids produce antioxidant activity within the body. and that activity is what declares war on the free radical activity that causes disease. Studies also suggest that flavonoids are responsible for anti-viral and anti-bacterial effects in the body and even helpful in combatting allergic reactions!
Brussels Sprouts
980
Plums
949
Alfalfa Sprouts
930
Beets
840
Avocado
782
Oranges
750
Red Grapes
739
Red Bell Pepper
710
Cherries
670
Kiwi
602
Baked Beans
503
White Grapefruit
460
Kidney Beans
460
Onions
450
White Grapes
446
Corn
400
Frozen Peas
395
Eggplant
390
Cauliflower
385
Potato
300
Sweet Potato
295
Cabbage
295
Apples
218
Banana
210
Carrot
210
Tomato
195
Pear
134
Watermelon
100
Cucumber
60
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NEW TO LILY! We love porches, pots and planters—so each issue we want to help you make yours look great!
We had so much fun creating this hanging basket we thought we'd ask one of our fav local designers to help us out next issue. Tune in to see who our mystery plant guru will be!
Strobilanthes dyerianus, ‘Persian Shield’ plant Very tolerant of humidity, more sun means leaves lighten, more shade results in darker purples.
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Impatiens, ‘Blue Angel’ Impatiens tolerate shade, part sun and can even hang in there in some bright light if well watered.
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Impatiens, ‘Dazzler Merlot Mix’
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Moss tucked into a planter is great to help keep your plants from drying out. But try OTHER types than Sphagnum (Peat) which is harvested from very rare & important ecosystems.
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These drinking vinegars are jam up! Jam Drinking Vinegar is right up our alley: A small family-owned company, check. Made with all natural ingredients without the presence of additives, preservatives or artificial flavorings, check. Utilizes fresh, local produce, the company building relationships with local
Berry unexpected! Chef & The Farmer Blueberry BBQ Sauce combines eastern North Carolina’s vinegar-laden barbecue sauce with the fruity depth of summer blueberries. A great way to celebrate the summer season.
cooking , cocktails and food from the soul
“ T he most wasted of all day s is one witho u t barbe c u e . ” ee cummings
3 A balance of tang, spice, and sweetness— with a little heat. Small batch with chunks of slow c ooked caramelized onions, cracked black pepper, southern molasses, smoky paprika and hints of parsley, and citrus— plus a secret ingredient is in this Bella Rouge BBQ!!
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Vinegar is a classic BBQ element—this Blackjack flavor is tangy and spicy and good for cooking, marinating and “sopping” during cooking.
Ribs are a great
Take some Ribbing!
summer treat—
Low and Slow! Some say that’s the secret to amazing ribs. 6 hours in a smoker or smoke for 3 hours, followed by 2 hours cooking wrapped in foil, and finally 1 more hour unwrapped.
you can use a smoker to cook them, freeing you up to sip some
160 degrees is the magic “inner temp” # for rib meat.
cold bevs with
Remove the membrane from the ribs before cooking.
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Many say “dry” ribs are the
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way to go. Nix the BBQ sauce until AFTER cooking. To keep moist, add 2 tablespoons of a dry rub to one cup of apple cider vinegar or beer and “mop” ribs once an hour during cooking. Coat ribs with honey or olive oil before cooking. Season ribs with a dry rib rub. 2 tablespoons for every pound of meat is a good rule of thumb. Sprinkle dry rub
onto ribs and rub it into the meat, evenly coating both sides. Make sure ribs are room temp before beginning to cook. Pre-heat your smoker to 255 degrees. Add wood chips to your smoker for awesome flavor. Be sure your exhaust damper is wide open to avoid bitter taste in your meat.
farmers, check. That’s so lily! Here’s what they say about the health benefits of vinegar: • May prevent weight gain resulting in less body fat accumulation. • Can convert into citric acid, which can eliminate and absorb lactic acid buildup, therefore can decrease muscle pain and fatigue. It is believed that vinegar’s effect on blood pressure is linked to renin activity reduction. Renin is an enzyme that regulates blood pressure. High renin levels = Increased blood pressure. Studies have found that vinegar can act as an antihypertensive. • Drinking vinegar daily promotes healthy functioning of vital organs, preventing bodies from becoming excessively alkaline, by balancing the natural pH.
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Strawberry Swing 1 1/2oz Altos Plata 100% Agave Tequila 1oz JAM Strawberry Drinking Vinegar
o u r neighboring farms ha v e to offer . ”
1/2 oz Lime Juice 1/2oz Agave Shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker and serve either straight up or on the rocks and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Jacob and Samantha Fuhr
Our Tequila of Choice. Altos Reposado tequila is aged for 6-8 months in former whiskey barrels, instilling a robust, yet pleasant body of agave, vanilla, and woody notes.
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“Summer is one of our favorite seasons because we can pick our own strawberries as a family close to home on Wadmalaw Island.”
vinegars contain no additives, preservatives, or artificial flavoring
Blackjack original We love this mild, tomato-based sauce with hints of vinegar, coffee (right?!) and Worcestershire for slathering, flavoring or dipping. Smooth with a little sass.
Get Creative ! Add 1 part to 4 parts sparkling water for a very sweet, tart and refreshing non-spirited “mocktail”; Add 1⁄2 ounce to your favorite cocktail to add acidity and elements of fresh, bright fruit flavors without the need of fresh squeezed fruit juice from your basic citrus varieties; use to make delicious salad dressings, vinaigrettes or gastriques. Acid in cooking, it can go either savory or sweet, giving food an extra punch. 5
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Trish McEvoy proves Cruelty Free is beautiful! What a honey bunny— this cosmetics genius ensures her products are guilt-free as well as gorgeous. How rare is it to find an international brand with a conscience? We love that this cosmetics power house is still independently owned and overseen by Trish herself. The fact that her products are never tested on animals and are noncomedogenic (they don’t block your pores!), dermatologisttested, and paraben/ fragrance-free gives us the warm fuzzies for sure!
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These lip colors are sheer genius! Luscious, luxe and local!
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SUNSET CRUISES Enjoy a relaxing evening while cruising along Charleston’s waterways. Inhale the cool, salty breezes and all that encompasses Charleston’s Harbor, while unwinding on our Sunset Cruise. Dolphins and shore birds will entertain you with their whimsy. Beer & wine available for purchase.
NATURE TOURS Are you in search of Charleston’s tideland treasures? Join our Naturalists as they discuss the abundant wildlife in the harbor and its estuaries. Take a stroll with us on uninhabited Morris Island where you’re sure to find a few shells for your collection.
For reservations & private charters call 843.849.8687 or purchase tickets online at sandlappertours .com. Advance purchase strongly recommended. All tours depart from the Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside Street, Downtown Charleston
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Farmers Market - Tuesdays thru September. 3:30 - 7 pm. Farmers Market Pavilion. Music & Movies in the Park - Fridays in August. 6 pm Music, Sunset Movie. Memorial Waterfront Park. Stay updated and join our social media communities!
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