Sometimes tasty meals with nutritional value seem like a daunting task to the working woman. We all want something tasty to put in our families’ bellies, but how do we cook while working, mothering, wifing, exercising and wearing the other countless hats women wear? The key can be to plan ahead and do what works […]
Charleston Women in Food
Shanti Elixirs: Wellness Vibes from the Hive
Elixir (noun): An alchemic preparation, often aromatic, formerly believed to prolong life. Shanti Elixirs, a collection of fermented green teas with a honey base, do not claim to offer eternal life, but the ancient eastern-rooted drink does have all the makings of a modern-day health potion. Like Kombucha, but without black tea and sugar, Jun […]
Tacos, Tequila, Tea and Treats: Tasty Options in the Lowcountry
Everyone loves Taco Tuesday and a good side of queso, especially Yesenia Leon, who grew up in a family of restaurant owners. She knows the business well and has spent her life learning and loving food. Marrying a restaurant owner grew her love even more, and she decided to go into the business once her […]
Whisk and Spoon Bakery and Cafe: Sweet and Safe
Trying to find a bakery when you have specific allergies can be incredibly difficult. Debbie Gardiner, owner of Whisk and Spoon Bakery Cafe, knows this better than most. She began her business in March 2022 after seeing the need for peanut and tree nut -free bakeries. Her son was never able to enjoy items from […]
Southern Bear Catering: Deliciousness is Divine Intervention
Southern Bear Catering is a small business making powerful moves in Charleston’s gastronomic scene. Leaning on her culinary background, Trish Sams started selling food on Folly Beach in June of 2020. Sams said, “I was posting on different Facebook groups. It was a Godsend. I felt as though God was really putting this in my […]
How to Open a Restaurant: Three Female Restaurant Owners Spill the Tea
What does a culinary school drop-out, a former banking industry manager and a one-time event floral company owner all have in common? They all currently run some of the area’s most popular restaurants and they represent a growing number of female restaurateurs taking the local food scene by storm. While Charleston is frequently associated with […]
