A most swanky (and historical) fruit

Ever wondered about the origins of the swanky pineapple in the most historic city in America? Of course you have. Chef Swanky explains what’s up with all the displays of the magnificent pineapple in Charleston.

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26 in 26: June

[Note: I’m doing a 26-word post on the first day of each month of 2026. It’s an exercise in concision and precision, which every writer should attempt now and then.]


Summer is upon us. With it comes idyllic summer breezes, the promise of plenty, all the time in the world to breathe in warmth and ease.