Food + Wine Festival Sunday Gospel Brunch - Lowndes Grove Plantation - 2006

Lowndes Grove Plantation - Circa 1786

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Lowndes Grove Plantation - Circa 1786

Host of this event was the local chapter of Slow Foods International.

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Host of this event was the local chapter of Slow Foods International.

Guests gather on the banks of the Ashley River

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:24:31 -0700

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Guests gather on the banks of the Ashley River

A sweet grass basket exhibit for guests to enjoy.

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A sweet grass basket exhibit for guests to enjoy.

Fresh Mint is arranged for the Woodford Reserve Juleps

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:02:36 -0700

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Fresh Mint is arranged for the Woodford Reserve Juleps

Silver Mint Julep Cups await the Woodford Reserve

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:24:32 -0700

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Silver Mint Julep Cups await the Woodford Reserve

Mixmaster Matt McKeown blended simple syrup and mint together.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:01:38 -0700

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Mixmaster Matt McKeown blended simple syrup and mint together.

Denise Barto behind the bar! With a special event, sometimes it takes a village!

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:24:31 -0700

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Denise Barto behind the bar! With a special event, sometimes it takes a village!

Chef John Zucker of Cru Catering assembles his hors d'oeuvres.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:24:31 -0700

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Chef John Zucker of Cru Catering assembles his hors d'oeuvres.

Fresh Mozzarella tops a fried green tomato. The living is easy!

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Fresh Mozzarella tops a fried green tomato. The living is easy!

Scallions and a litte cocktail sauce await a lump of backfin Crab.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:24:31 -0700

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Scallions and a litte cocktail sauce await a lump of backfin Crab.

What would Sunday Brunch be without a bite of Quiche?

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:02:11 -0700

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What would Sunday Brunch be without a bite of Quiche?

Chef Zucker's staff diligently prepare passed hors d'oeuvres for the 250 guests.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:24:31 -0700

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Chef Zucker's staff diligently prepare passed hors d'oeuvres for the 250 guests.

A few onlookers fish for Bass in the Ashley River

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:24:31 -0700

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A few onlookers fish for Bass in the Ashley River

Some of Charleston's finest basket weavers displayed their wares.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:24:31 -0700

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Some of Charleston's finest basket weavers displayed their wares.

Local galleries displayed artinspired by the Gullah life.

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Local galleries displayed artinspired by the Gullah life.

Superior craftsmanship examples of lowcountry sweetgrass baskets.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:24:31 -0700

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Superior craftsmanship examples of lowcountry sweetgrass baskets.

The spring marsh was just starting to resurrect after a cold winter in Charleston.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:02:09 -0700

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The spring marsh was just starting to resurrect after a cold winter in Charleston.

Jimmy Hagood slices a prosciutto style ham. The thinner the better!

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:02:39 -0700

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Jimmy Hagood slices a prosciutto style ham. The thinner the better!

A pre-set salad offered us the opportunity to invite each table to the buffet.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:01:41 -0700

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A pre-set salad offered us the opportunity to invite each table to the buffet.

Peach Chutney for the Biscuits and Artichoke Relish for the Ham.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:24:31 -0700

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Peach Chutney for the Biscuits and Artichoke Relish for the Ham.

Our centerpiece included daffodils and hyacenths grown for the event.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:24:31 -0700

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Our centerpiece included daffodils and hyacenths grown for the event.

What's Sunday Brunch without pickled okra - an authentic touch.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:24:31 -0700

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What's Sunday Brunch without pickled okra - an authentic touch.

Blue/White seersucker cloths set the stage for our spring theme.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:24:30 -0700

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Blue/White seersucker cloths set the stage for our spring theme.

Guests snuck inside the tent to "tilt their chairs" to save a seat!

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:02:27 -0700

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Guests snuck inside the tent to "tilt their chairs" to save a seat!

Iced tea was provided by the Charleston Tea Plantation.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:02:30 -0700

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Iced tea was provided by the Charleston Tea Plantation.

A few last adjustments were made before guests arrived.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:24:31 -0700

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A few last adjustments were made before guests arrived.

Forsithia was used on the buffets (note the background).

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:24:31 -0700

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Forsithia was used on the buffets (note the background).

A few of the lovely ladies who joined us for brunch.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:24:32 -0700

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A few of the lovely ladies who joined us for brunch.

Mother Daughter team Callie and Kerry perfect the biscuit.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:01:44 -0700

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Mother Daughter team Callie and Kerry perfect the biscuit.

Callie's Girls passed warm biscuits to all of the guests.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:24:32 -0700

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Callie's Girls passed warm biscuits to all of the guests.

Callie's Biscuits are available in local gourmet shops in Charleston.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:02:56 -0700

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Callie's Biscuits are available in local gourmet shops in Charleston.

To ensure the biscuits were hot, the "biscuit girls" deliverd them to the table.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:02:49 -0700

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To ensure the biscuits were hot, the "biscuit girls" deliverd them to the table.

Guests included Eliott Mackle, Marion Sullivan and Nathalie Dupree.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:24:32 -0700

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Guests included Eliott Mackle, Marion Sullivan and Nathalie Dupree.

Ann Caldwell and the Magnolia Singers provided the guests with a cultural repast.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:01:46 -0700

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Ann Caldwell and the Magnolia Singers provided the guests with a cultural repast.

A silouette of the Magnolia Singers

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:24:32 -0700

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A silouette of the Magnolia Singers

Ann teaches the aundience the "double clap". Can you do it?

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:03:00 -0700

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Ann teaches the aundience the "double clap". Can you do it?

jmccharleston's photo

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A bit of chocolate was available on one of the Kelly's Cheesecakes.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:01:53 -0700

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A bit of chocolate was available on one of the Kelly's Cheesecakes.

Others were topped with strawberries and fresh whipped cream!

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:01:50 -0700

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Others were topped with strawberries and fresh whipped cream!

Platters of old fashioned coconut rolls were one of the dessert offerings.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:01:57 -0700

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Platters of old fashioned coconut rolls were one of the dessert offerings.

Denise Barto from All Occassions and Mitchell partnered to produce this event.

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:24:32 -0700

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Denise Barto from All Occassions and Mitchell partnered to produce this event.

Mitchell with PR icon Barbara Heddinger. A Baltimore native, Barbara appreciates a great brunch!

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:03:03 -0700

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Mitchell with PR icon Barbara Heddinger. A Baltimore native, Barbara appreciates a great brunch!

" It's always a Party with JMC Charleston"

nobody@smugmug.com (jmccharleston) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:02:15 -0700

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" It's always a Party with JMC Charleston"