All things cool for summer: Don't knock it until you've tried it, ice cream with our Southern favorite - grits. South Carolina peaches you can order online, your own strawberry with cream cheese dessert recipe, award-winning cookbook authors and South Carolina summer festivals!


Ice Cream And Grits

Ice Cream And Grits

Anything with ice cream has to be good, right? Absolutely, and to prove it, you must try our all-time Southern favorite - grits with ice cream. Follow us to leads on two delicious ice cream and grits recipes from award-winning chefs and cookbook authors, Bob Waggoner and The Lee Bros.


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Boiled Peanut & Sorghum Swirl

Boiled Peanut & Sorghum Swirl

Pull out the ice cream maker and get ready for a tasty summer treat. This cool Southern classic will take about seven hours to create from beginning to the perfect chill, but it is well worth the effort. The recipe comes to us courtesy of the "Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook."


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Matt & Ted Lee

Matt & Ted Lee

From a boiled peanuts catalogue to an award-winning cookbook, brothers Matt and Ted Lee (aka The Lee Bros.) have staked their claim on Southern cooking. Check out the cooking demonstrations, lectures and sample recipes available on their cookbook Web site.


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Strawberry With Cream Cheese Dessert

Strawberry With Cream Cheese Dessert

Cooking Light's Executive Chef Billy Strynkowski shows us, once again, that even the most common of foods can look good wearing gourmet dressing. You may never look at a strawberry the same way again. Chef Strynkowski's 'treatment' on strawberries and cream is destined to be a star at your house.


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Chesnee Summer Fest / July 25th – 10 a.m.

Chesnee Summer Fest
10 a.m. July 25

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains, Chesnee is the scene of the all day summer festival featuring live music, carnival and carriage rides, fantastic food, a 65-foot water slide, petting zoo and pony rides. The party starts at 10 a.m., so drive on over for a fun summer day.


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JL Belue Farms Peaches

JL Belue Farms Peaches

Make your own homemade ice cream with fresh peaches grown in Spartanburg, SC. JL Belue Farms harvests its delicious peaches and ships the biggest and best to destinations across most of the U.S. Order online or drop by the JL Belue Farms when you're in the area.


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Red White & Blue On The Green / July 4th – 4-7 p.m.

Red White & Blue On The Green
4-7 p.m. July 4

Lovely historic Summerville hosts a free 4th of July family and community celebration. Cheer at the non-motorized parade featuring kids on bikes, in wagons, on roller blades and in strollers. Music and concessions, a magic show, games and fun activities plus FIREWORKS at night!


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What's your favorite summertime treat? Is it ice cream, a crisp salad, grilled veggies, a cool fresh fruit beverage or homemade popsicles? Submit your recipe today.


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