Each year from November 1 to April 30 individuals, families, nature centers, and classrooms participate in a winter census of birds at feeders in backyards, schoolyards, parks, and natural areas. The citizen science project collaboration between the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada has been ongoing since 1997, and your data helps scientists track winter bird populations. FeederWatch encourages […]
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Cheesy CasserolesSouthern Grits Casserole 6 cups water 2 cups uncooked grits 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided ½ cup butter, cut into pieces, divided 1 pound ground pork sausage 12 large eggs ½ cup milk Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a large baking dish. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; stir […]
The Contemporaries to host Neon Dreams: A Pop Art Affair
The Contemporaries of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA) will host Neon Dreams: A Pop Art Affair March 2, 7–11 p.m., 1515 Main Street. The event, presented by Certified SC, promises to be a celebration of artistic expression, social engagement, and philanthropy, all in support of the CMA’s mission to enrich our community through the power of art. More details […]
Bringing Bourbon to Wildewood Downs
Stephanie Buerkert (l) and Sarah Bruner recently brought a selection of South Carolina distilled bourbon to Wildewood Downs for a bourbon tasting event.
Health with a Cherry on Top
The first image to come to many people’s minds when they think of cherries may be one of these tiny stone fruits sitting atop an ice cream sundae. That’s an undeniably appealing image, but cherries are more than just a must-have sundae topping. Cherries benefit the body in various ways. Nutritious and delicious, cherries may find their way into even […]
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Noodling AroundCreamy Pesto Shrimp 1 pound linguine pasta ½ cup butter 2 cups heavy cream ½ tsp. ground black pepper 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese ⅓ cup pesto 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in linguine and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring […]
Camellia Love
Stopping to smell the flowersEveryone loves camellia flowers and the evergreen shrub loves our Southern climate. Midland gardeners appreciate the shrub’s continuous bloom from fall through winter to spring. We are fortunate to live in the geographical area known as “the Camellia Belt.” Take a camellia walk through the USC campus, Historic Columbia gardens, or Heathwood, Shandon, Rosewood, Melrose Heights, and Wales Garden neighborhoods, […]
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Mardi Gras FavoritesShrimp Po’ Boys Rémoulade Sauce: ½ cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. Kikkoman Ponzu Lime 1 Tbsp. horseradish 1 tsp. pickle relish 1 tsp. minced garlic ½ tsp.cayenne pepper Sandwiches: 4 Tbsp. melted butter 1 tsp. minced garlic 4 French rolls, split and hinged 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed ¾ cup all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp. Creole seasoning 3 […]
Brighten any space with containers of summer-flowering bulbs
Add unexpected beauty to your patio, deck, or balcony with summer-blooming bulbs. You may have grown elephant ears, lilies, dahlias, gladiolus, and caladiums in your garden, but did you know they also thrive in containers? Some summer bulbs grow even better in pots than they do in the garden. These include the exotic-looking flowers of Abyssinian gladiolus, calla lilies, pineapple […]
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Dutch Oven Chicken DinnersChicken and Dumplings 1 (3 to 3 1/2 pound) whole chicken 2 ½ quarts cold water 1 large carrot, cubed 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 onion, chopped 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, or as needed Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste ½ tsp. cayenne pepper, or more to taste ½ cup creme […]
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