With the holiday hoopla in our rearview, January is the perfect time to cozy up and settle into some lovely, long winter nights. And what better way to warm up and calm down than with a delicious pot of soup. Whether you’re dipping a grilled cheese into a bountiful bowl of tomato soup or dishing up a creole gumbo, when it comes to soup, it’s always best to get back to the basics—Kitchen Basics® that is!

The iconic “Hoo Hoo!” giggle of the Pillsbury Doughboy has been stirring up kitchens across America since 1965. Poppin’ Fresh—yes, the doughboy has a name—was created to help advertise Pillsbury and grew to be the adored brand mascot with lasting star power. He’s been in more than 600 ads for 50 Pillsbury products. From buttery biscuits to flaky pie crusts, this mega-brand has been bringing families to the table for unforgettable fare for nearly 150 years.

If there’s anything people enjoy more than holiday desserts, it’s the chance to sample lots of perfectly proportioned, special sweet treats at holiday get-togethers. Of course, festive, full-sized cakes, pies and traditional fruitcake will be part of most menus this season, but there is something particularly enticing to guests about a beautifully presented array of delicious bite-sized December delicacies, which can be as much fun to make as they are to eat!

There are many marvelous reasons why homemade, bite-sized desserts may be the right-size addition to your holiday baking repertoire. Most importantly, they allow people to try a number of different delicacies without feeling they overindulged or wasted a whole piece of cake after taking just a bite or two to taste. Bite-sized desserts also eliminate the need for having to cut, serve, or plate, allowing people to just easily help themselves and socialize during dessert-time.

The South Carolina Lowcountry has loads to offer from fresh seafood and fun festivals to beautiful Southern traditions—all of which our sister city, Charleston has in spades. An easy day trip (or weekend getaway), Charleston’s ever-evolving food scene is vibrant and alive. However, there’s one Charleston-based company taking food to a whole new level—Smithey Ironware.

Creating US made, hand-forged, modern heirloom cookware is the name of their game. Simple, sleek, and beautifully crafted, their classic, vintage-styled pieces harness modern technology and processes to create a functional piece of art, crafted for your kitchen (or campfire).

Thanksgiving is a holiday filled with traditions. From watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, to a game of touch football in the backyard, to going around the table saying what you’re most thankful for, certain Thanksgiving traditions are carried on year to year by families everywhere. And when it comes to Thanksgiving traditions, perhaps nothing is more comforting than this holiday’s the traditional foods.

As the air cools and the leaves begin to turn, the beautiful Lowcountry beckons us to enjoy the great outdoors. While we can’t spend every waking moment outside, we can take one of the day’s biggest “chores” and give it a tasty au naturel boost. That’s right, lets taking cooking outside! For many people, grilling isn’t just a fun backyard experience, but a serious endeavor with deep roots into family history and pride. What is more universally loved than hamburgers cooked on an open flame with family and friends gathered around?

This month we’re excited to team up with Bull Outdoor Products to bring you grilling greats from their passionate team of backyard enthusiasts.

October is Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month, celebrating the achievements and contributions of Italian immigrants and their descendants living in the United States. One great way to join in the celebration is by cooking up some delicious Italian food in your own kitchen. Italy is known for its diverse foods with 20 different regions of the country each producing (and known for) its unique culinary specialties. Each year, countless people travel to Italy to enjoy eating their way around the various regions for a culinary experience unlike anything else in the world.

Trick or treat? We choose treat! This Halloween, Wilton has everything you need for a spooktacular celebration. One of the best-known decorating and bakeware companies in the U.S., Wilton has everything from cookie cutters to devilishly delectable decorations. Not to mention ghoulishly great recipes. Visit wilton.com for more fun fare, and sprinkle a little spooky magic on your Halloween haunts!

Football, friends, and fires—fall is on the way! Time to whip out the comfy leggings, camping chairs and serving platters...tailgating season is upon us. When I think of tailgating and the holidays, I immediately associate them with flavorful foods—the staples that always find their way onto the table at get togethers. These party favorites usually have two things in common: 1. Jimmy Dean sausage; and 2. There's never a bite left. So whether you're making iconic Southern meatballs or sausage party dip, make sure you start with the best—Jimmy Dean.

It’s been referred to as “Mother Nature’s sweetener,” and chances are you’ve enjoyed honey either on its own, added to your favorite cup of tea, or as part of a special recipe. September is National Honey Month, which, since 1989, has promoted beekeeping and the use of honey as a natural sweetener. There’s no better time to celebrate both the distinct sweet taste and the many health benefits of honey than this month, which, according to the National Honey Board, is the month when the majority of honey is harvested in the United States.

When it comes to adding flavor and making meals healthier there’s nothing better than adding fresh, local ingredients. And, with nearly 25,000 farms and 4.8 million acres of farmland in SC, you don’t have to go far to find fresh, locally grown food. In fact, The SC Dept of Agriculture (SCDA) has created an fool-proof program to know you’re getting the great local ingredients—Certified SC.

The Certified SC program is an exciting cooperative effort among farmers, processors, wholesalers, retailers and the SCDA. The Certified SC brand and label help consumers easily identify goods that are grown and harvested or raised right here in the Palmetto State. Buying local not only means you’re taking home fresher, tastier and healthier foods, it also means you’re supporting our state’s farmers.

August is the perfect month to take advantage of the bounty of fresh, local, summer produce, and there’s no better place to find the juiciest, ripest, and most flavorful fruits and vegetables than at your favorite local farmers markets. Each year, National Farmers Market Week is celebrated during August (6th-12th). This week reminds us that by supporting local farmers markets, we are also supporting our local farmers. The week highlights the important role farmers markets play in providing people with delicious, locally-sourced food. In addition, farmers markets bring the community together putting fresh, local, and healthy at center attention. That’s especially true here in the Lowcountry, where our plentitude of farmers markets offer a huge assortment of locally grown, in-season produce, as well as fun, weekly community gatherings that showcase local growers and food vendors.

Colorful, vibrant and luscious—no I’m not describing how you look in a bathing suit! I’m talking about juicy, delicious berries! Summertime is bursting with the best quality berries, and their bright, sweet flavor creates the perfect treat for celebrating Independence Day and the feeling of freedom summer brings.

As we enjoy many summer classics, it’s a great time to harness all those delicious, berry flavors and try out new recipes. The Fourth of July deserves a feast! With that in mind, we teamed up with the talented chefs at Domino Sugar to bring you delectable dishes perfect for a sunny, summer gathering.

Nothing says summer like the tastes and smells of your favorite foods sizzling on the grill. In fact, when it comes to summer dining, there are many advantages to grilling outdoors. Not only does grilling meat help lower overall fat content by allowing for excess fat to melt and drip off food, but grilling fruits and vegetables helps to preserve their natural nutrients. Plus, on those steamy hot July nights, when you’d rather not heat up your kitchen with your oven or stove, grilling keeps the heat outside.

Summer is simmering, the grills are lit, and flavorful food is on deck! That’s right, it’s time to slip into your favorite sundress and enjoy the weather with some great food and drinks. Whether you’re manning the grill for hamburgers on Father’s Day, planning hot dogs for Independence Day, or just having a backyard gathering laden with sliders, there’s one brand you can’t leave out—Nature’s Own.

There’s never a shortage of “golden packaging” on my kitchen counter as my family enjoys diving into their signature “butter bread” for chicken salad sandwiches, or biting into a luscious brioche bun, perfectly toasted for burgers. And it’s no mystery, with more than 100 years of baking experience, Nature’s Own is America’s leading bread brand.