Food | Seasonal
Soft-Shell Crab Season + Where to Find Softies on Johns Island
It’s softie season – soft-shell crab season, that is – and Kiawah River residents have the wonderful advantage of several prime fishing spots right outside...
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Have you noticed how lush and beautiful the landscapes along Kiawah River Parkway have become? Jeff Snyder, our Chief Environmental Officer, is lovingly managing the wildflower...
It’s softie season – soft-shell crab season, that is – and Kiawah River residents have the wonderful advantage of several prime fishing spots right outside...
Just when you think that the holidays are over – think again! The unofficial holiday that is Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner...
The holidays are almost here, which means it’s time to savor festive foods and seasonal libations while spending time with friends and family. Whether you...
Fall means the resurgence of some of our favorite things: sweater weather, college football rivalries, homemade desserts and of course, seasonal autumn produce. When temperatures...
Low humidity and mild temperatures are a tell-tale sign that fall is here in the Southeast, which means pumpkin patches, bonfires, football and most importantly,...
As the summer sunshine heats up the Lowcountry, locals and visitors take to the region’s sparkling marsh flats for fishing, kayaking and – a favorite...
Scorching summer temperatures in the Lowcountry call for a big batch of fruity, herbal or frozen cocktails. There is a great variety of summer cocktails...
Spring has sprung across the Lowcountry, bringing with it sunny, mild weather, bright palettes of floral blooms and a wide variety of delicious fruits and...
Johns Island has a deep history of creating and growing great food and is home to several farms, including Kiawah River Farm. This rich agricultural...
Nothing beats an oyster roast on Charleston’s sea islands! But maybe you just want to enjoy some oysters on your own at home. Order up...
You’re likely familiar with the saying “sharing is caring.” And since the season of giving is upon us, we are getting in the spirit with some of our favorite Thanksgiving...
While perhaps an odd pairing to some, shrimp and grits is a mouth-watering stable that has been long adored by Southerners for generations. Brought to...
Kiawah River Farm welcomes Spade and Clover, located at the neighborhood’s entrance. They specialize in farming fruits and vegetables that grow well in the Lowcountry’s...
Come summer in the Lowcountry, finding a fresh peach isn’t much of a chore. Beginning in June and lasting for three glorious months, peach season offers abundant opportunities to enjoy the...
As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, the Lowcountry’s flora comes to life with bright bursts of seasonal blooms along the winding...
There are few Southern staples more iconic than a flaky, golden-brown, buttered biscuit. Imagine a basket of biscuits is passed around the table as everyone...
There is nothing like the sight of beautiful autumn foliage, the feel of crisp, cool temperatures and the salty, sweet taste of an oyster roast...
From family-filled holidays to Sunday suppers, Southern traditions often revolve around a dinner table packed with your favorite foods, many of which are likely to...
Whether you are on team fruit or team vegetable, there is no arguing the tomato plays an important role in cuisines all over the world....
From Saturday game days to oyster roasts, there’s nothing Southerners value more than our traditions, especially when it involves a party. And one of the...
Written by Kelsey Jordan, Produced by Karissa Leung Easter at Kiawah River wouldn’t be the same without homemade desserts. Notably, the carrot cake has been a...
Oyster roasts are one of our favorite traditions here at Kiawah River. Accompanied by live music, libations and a beautiful setting, an oyster roast is...
No one said it better than Bubba from Forrest Gump when describing shrimp as the “fruit of the sea.” You can barbeque it, boil it,...
Whether you’re cruising the miles of inland waterways by boat or heading out to a local pier with your reel in hand, the waters surrounding...
Recipe From John’s Island’s Tomato Shed Café Not much is better than a juicy tomato freshly plucked from the vine, whether you grew that ‘Big boy’...
Whether they’re a sweetly sliced addition to your salads, a fruity flavor for your ice cream or a simple afternoon treat plucked straight from the...
It’s time to ditch the crab shell cracker, because soft-shell crab season in the Lowcountry has arrived. Beginning late spring and lasting through summer, this...
In the Lowcountry, the colder months usher in one of the region’s tastiest of traditions: the oyster roast. Perhaps even rivaling the palmetto tree, the...
Now that the holiday’s storm of sugary spreads have subsided, we are looking to revitalize our bodies to invite energy into conquering our 2019 goals...
In the sea islands of South Carolina, the very essence of the region is served up in the Lowcountry boil. It’s a meal steeped, literally...
Kiawah River was honored to partner with Byrdhouse PR in support of Lowcountry Local First to host the 10th annual Lowcountry Field Feast. Each fall,...
With so many monikers, it’s hard to know which fish is the red drum and which fish is the channel bass. Here’s a hint: they’re...
Photos by Holy City Handcraft and Chris Isham Enjoy this end-of-summer drink by expert Miguel of Holy City Handcraft as one of Kiawah River’s signature cocktail. The...
Nestled among the marsh grass of the sea islands riverfront is the blossoming Kiawah River community. Formerly known as Mullet Hall, Kiawah River embodies sea...