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CHARLESTON’S COOLEST CUCUMBER SOUP!

Whew, it is hot, hot, hot here in the Holy City!
And, for some delicious relief from the heat, we thought we would share with our clients and friends a recipe which has been a summer mainstay in Saida’s family for four generations. With thanks to grandmother Miss Ferdie who lived and entertained “South of Broad” her entire life, here it is:

Charleston’s Coolest Cucumber Soup

1 pound cucumbers peeled and cut up
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 carton of sour cream
1/4 onion chopped
Salt and worcestire sauce to taste

Mix in blender and Chill. Add a sprig of dill or parsley if desired.
Serves 4. Ahhh!

Of course in Miss Ferdie’s day, they didn’t have lowfat soup or sour cream, so this was a pretty rich dish. If anyone tries it with the lower fat ingredients, please let us know how it is.
If you like this recipe and want to see more, let us know that too.

Happy Summer and stay cool!!!

June 19th, 2010

Historic Charleston Foundation’s Festival of Houses and Gardens

Saida and Caroline recently sat down with Leigh Handal of HCF to find out about all of the exciting events surrounding the 63rd annual Spring Festival of Houses and Gardens. Tours vary daily and run from March 18-April 17, 2010. Experience some of Charleston’s finest historic homes and gardens-some of which are not normally open to the pubic. Check out our interview with Leigh for highlights of this year’s tours. Tickets may be purchased by clicking the second link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV9mjiDzA1M

http://www.historiccharleston.org/news_events/festival.html

March 22nd, 2010

Charleston International Antiques Show

The 7th annual Charleston International Antiques Show sponsored by the  Historic Charleston Foundation kicks off tonight with a gala Preview Party at 7 pm overlooking High Battery. The weekend long show showcases some of the the country’s finest dealers and includes educational and entertaining events.

Check out our interview with Leigh Handal, Director of Communications and Public Programs for more on the highlights of this exciting event!

http://www.youtube.com/user/keystochasrealestate#p/a/u/0/NQIqEqK1OS8

For Tickets: http://www.historiccharleston.org/news_events/cias_events.html

March 18th, 2010