Food | Seasonal
Game Day Traditions: A Celebration of Spirit and Savory Shrimp Po’ Boys
As summer days start winding down around Kiawah River, it can only mean one thing: college football is right around the corner, accompanied by a...
Wildflower Meadows Update for Winter!
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...
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Area Guide | Food
About Town: A Foodie’s Guide to Restaurants Near Kiawah River
When it comes to dining near Kiawah River, the culinary scene offers a mouthwatering array of institutions that rival downtown Charleston and are sure to...
Food
What’s in Season: Baked Brie with Fresh Fig Jam
As summer graces the Lowcountry, a sense of community fills the warm air and brings Kiawah River neighbors together for anything from backyard barbeques to...
Food
Southern Palate: The History of Frogmore Stew
Frogmore Stew, also referred to as Lowcountry Boil, has deep roots in the coastal region of South Carolina and embodies community, friendship and the delight...
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...
Food | Seasonal
Southern Palate: Cook Up Southern Favorites for the Big Game
Just when you think that the holidays are over – think again! The unofficial holiday that is Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner...
Food | Seasonal
Southern Palate: Holiday Recipe – Bourbon Pecan Pie
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...
Farm | Food | Seasonal
Fall Harvest: What’s in Season at Kiawah River?
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...
Farm | Food
Southern Palate: JC’s Chili Recipe from Three Gates Cattle Farm
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,...
Food
In the Kitchen: The History of She-Crab Soup
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...
Food | Seasonal
Beat the Summer Heat with the Spring House’s “Spoonbill” Recipe
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...
Farm | Food
Seasonal Recipe: Chile and Honey Asparagus
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...
Area Guide | Wellness | Food
Q&A with Minde Herbert from Sea Island Organics
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...
Food | Seasonal
In the Kitchen: A Recipe for Oysters Rockefeller
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...
Food | Seasonal
Southern Palate: Kiawah River’s Shared Thanksgiving Dish Recipes
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...
Food
Cooking Shrimp and Grits with Chef Carlos Brown
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...
Farm | Food
Introducing Spade and Clover + Citrus Arugula Salad with Radish and Citrus Supremes
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...
Farm | Food
What’s in Season: Peaches at Kiawah River Farm + Charleston Receipts Peach Meringue Pie
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...
Food | Nature
What to Pack on Your Spring Picnic
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...
Food
A Sunday Meal-Time Staple – The Homemade Biscuit
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...
Food
Fall Season in the Lowcountry + Duke’s Mayo Recipe
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...
Food
Charleston Receipts: James Island Shrimp Pie Recipe
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...
Food
What’s in Season: Fresh Tomato and Corn Pie Recipe
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....
Food
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby at Home with 4 Delicious Mint Julep Recipes
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...
Farm | Food
In the Kitchen: Maw Maw’s Carrot Cake Recipe
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...
Food
5 Tips for How to Eat an Oyster like a Local
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...
Food
The Ultimate Guide to South Carolina’s Shrimp Seasons + a Classic Shrimp and Grits Recipe
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,...
Food | Nature
A Summertime Guide to Lowcountry Fish + a Savory Grilled Fish Recipe
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...
Food
Recipe: Dave’s Tomato Pie
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’...
Food
Springing into Strawberry Season at Kiawah River
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...
Area Guide | Food
Soft-Shell Crab Season 101: What You Need to Know
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...
Food
For the Love of Oysters: Oyster Roast How-Tos
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...
Food | Wellness
From the Cookhouse: Wholesome Wellness Shots
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...
Food
Kiawah River’s Tips for Hosting a Lowcountry Boil
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...
Events | Food
Kiawah River Hosts Lowcountry Field Feast PLUS an Epic Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe
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,...
Food
Cooking Red Drum with Chef Jeremiah Bacon
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...
Food
Spritzer with a Sea Island Twist
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...
Food
Farming the Sea Islands
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...
