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There are a lot of things to like about May in the Lowcountry — pretty much everything, actually, except the no-see-ums and those Palmetto bugs that can fly, somehow. Here are a few more of our favorites:
RAISING CHICKENS. SERIOUSLY.
Spring is a great time to be an backyard farmer, and our family is currently raising a total of eight egg-laying chickens. Right now we’re up with them every three hours to make certain the temperature in their home is precisely 95 degrees and that they’re going to the bathroom on time. No, really.
THIS BLACK BEAN AND MANGO SALSA RECIPE
A few weeks ago I was in the produce aisle at Publix — where I always see tons of folks — and I ran into Sherri DeSimmone, who told me about this fantastic recipe for black bean and mango salsa.
• 1 can black beans (drained slightly)
• 1-2 mangoes, sliced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 3 green onions, diced
• Handful of cilantro, chopped
• Fresh-squeezed lime juice
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
LUPINE DOG LEASHES
