Columbia County Magazine

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Month: August 2022

Features

Medicine for the Soul

An emergency room physician and his son weathered the stress of the pandemic through their shared love of woodworking. There are few good things to

Appetizers and Snacks

Crusty Football Rolls with Spicy Cheese Dip

Rolls: 4 3/4 cups bread flour 2 1/4 teaspoons fast-acting dried yeast 1-2 teaspoons salt 2 cups water Prepare the day before: Put flour, dried

In The Home

Window on the World

Influences from near and far drove the design of this Columbia County home. Drawing on her Italian heritage, plus a dash of her Louisiana roots,

People

Striking New Chords

Augusta Symphony will introduce new concepts and present time-tested classics for the 2022-23 season. It’s always good to try something different. With its upcoming season,

People

Sip, Toss, Enjoy

A local food blogger shares some of her favorite summertime recipes for drinks, salads and a no-cook dessert. Food blogger Katelyn Youngblood grew up learning

Beverages

Boozy Pitcher Peach Lemonade

8 cups water 3 cups granulated sugar 8 peaches, peeled, cored and chopped 1 cup lemon juice 1 cup vodka Fresh fruit for garnish In

Beverages

Blackberry Margarita

Fresh blackberries 3 shots limeade 1/2 shot lime juice Juice from half an orange 1 1/2 shots tequila Lime slice for garnish Muddle fresh blackberries

Sports

Lock, Stock and Barrel

Junior shooters are all in when it comes to the competition and camaraderie they gain from their high school trap, skeet and sporting clays teams.

Georgia

Coastal Cruisin’

A trip aboard this boat provides an up-close-and-personal chance to meet and touch underwater life without even leaving the deck. The Golden Isles, midway between

Entrees

Southern Tomato Pie

1 pie crust 2 medium tomatoes Kosher salt 1/2 cup Duke’s mayonnaise 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 4

Entrees

Burrata Pasta

Handful of cherry tomatoes, halved Dash olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 2 pieces of prosciutto 6 ounces pasta, cooked al dente 2 tablespoons

Desserts

Easy Lemon Pie

2 cups crushed graham crackers 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 stick melted butter 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup lemon juice Zest of 1 lemon

Beverages

Signature Sweet & Sassy Punch

750 milliliters white rum 750 milliliters vodka 1/2 gallon orange juice 1/2 gallon lemonade 1/2 gallon Hawaiian Punch 16 ounces pineapple juice 3 ounces lemon

Salads

Brussels Sprouts Salad

4 cups brussels sprouts, with leaves removed 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup mandarin oranges 1/4 cup bacon, crumbled 1 green apple, sliced thin Shaved

Salads

Tossed Summer Salad

3 cups spinach 3 cups arugula 1/2 cup sliced strawberries 1/3 cup blueberries 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes 1/2 cucumber, sliced 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced