Growing up in Charleston, S.C., Matt and Ted Lee were weaned on a bounty of local fare. Lots of shrimp, crabs and oysters, as well as peas and beans and plenty of fruits and vegetables. ...more

December 13, 2009

Poor animals Regarding "Save the turkey" by Tony Black of Tampa (Letters, Nov. 23): I also purchase healthy foods, such as vegetables, fruits and grains, which I give to my hens. In return, I collect their eggs. However, I have no problem chopping their heads when it is time and throwing them under the broiler. ...more

November 26, 2009

Didn't plan on missing that anniversary deadline. Of course I didn't plan to be still sitting here at the Type and Gripe factory after 40 years either. My mom is still waiting for me to get out and find a real job, or at least something respectable. ...more

October 28, 2009

Try these delicious oysters. ...more

September 4, 2009

Take your family spring break vacation and visit this gorgeous fun-filled city. ...more

March 10, 2009

In her early years, my mother always made stuffing spiked with the turkey's giblets. My memory is a little cloudy on this, but I seem to recall in her later years, she had a desire to shake things up a bit. So she made an outside-the-bird dressing, gloriously flavored with oysters. ...more

November 26, 2008

In her early years, my mother always made stuffing spiked with the turkey's giblets. My memory is a little cloudy on this, but I seem to recall in her later years, she had a desire to shake things up a bit. So she made an outside-the-bird dressing, gloriously flavored with oysters. ...more

November 26, 2008

Here's one Thanksgiving staple is served by almost every American family - and destroyed by almost every cook at some point. ...more

November 14, 2008

Shrimpers and oystermen lost their boats to the muck. Tourist destinations on the coast that should be bustling at the start of convention season are flattened. Lingering power outages are keeping offices empty and restaurants closed from Texas through the Midwest. ...more

September 20, 2008

Waiter and author Steve Dublanica has a few tips on what makes a good customer. ...more

September 2, 2008