I've been enjoying a quick trip down to Charleston, SC this week (more about that soon!), and WOW. I haven't even been here 24 hours, and I already love this place. Sunshine. Palm Trees. Beautiful people. Really, really good food. Charleston has it all. I'll be heading home to Nashville tomorrow to start tackling our kitchen, but before we get into all that... enjoy these field photos from Charleston!
Here's how it all started. I ordered shrimp and grits and a cucumber martini. For lunch.
I also ate these. Woof.
Speaking of woof, this is Poogan, a puppy that just happened to be on the porch of Poogan's Porch. He's from Hilton Head, and was just in for the weekend. We hit it off because I fed him some biscuit.
My sweet friend and host, (and birthday girl) Mary Beth (aka Mbeezy). 
Yesterday I had the great opportunity to meet (and sip bourbon) with Rhett Boyd, the owner of Rogue Wave Surf Shop. Unfortunately, I did not score surf lessons like I'd hoped. Too cold.
Kudu Coffee. And I ran into Drew Miller (pictured above) from Furman! Small World. 
Check back soon for more photos!