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Southern Living Magazine Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

June 13, 2016
Jordan Wright 

The grounds of Wentworth Mansion

The grounds of Wentworth Mansion

Last Friday the magnificent Wentworth Mansion served as backdrop for Southern Living magazine’s 50th anniversary celebration in Charleston, South Carolina.  The iconic shelter magazine, rated as the largest regional lifestyle publication in the nation, paid tribute to its past by acknowledging its history of recipes and tradition with “A Taste of the Decades”.  Southern Living Editor-in-Chief Sid Evans presided over the festivities greeting guests who strolled the grounds during the cocktail reception before sitting down to a lavish five-course dinner.  Wine pairings were provided by Moet Hennessy.

Executive Chef Marc Collins, of the adjacent fine dining restaurant, Circa 1886, designed the five-course Lowcountry menu to reflect each decade of the magazine’s classic recipes.  Collins a major player in the founding of Charleston Wine + Food, clearly was inspired by the culinary challenge. 

Southern Living’s 50th Anniversary Dinner “A Taste of the Decades”

"Spam" disguised as Quiche Lorraine

“Spam” disguised as Quiche Lorraine

Hors d’Oeuvres

Charleston Press Club Meat Balls ‘93

Shrimp-In-A-Pickle ‘86

Fried Green Tomatillos, Jalapeno Jelly ‘97

Paired with Domaine Chandon Étoile Brut

Napa Valley, California (Founded in 1973)

Heirloom Tomato Aspic with Blue Crab

Heirloom Tomato Aspic with Blue Crab

The 60’s

Heirloom Tomato Aspic

Blue Crab, Lemon Mayonnaise, Roasted Garlic Purée, Baby Basil,

Smoked Cheddar Croutons

Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon 2015

Cape Mentelle, Margaret River, Australia (Founded in 1970)

Chicken with Cashews Salad

Chicken with Cashews Salad

The 70’s

Chicken with Cashews Salad

Bibb Lettuce, Pepper Relish, Chicken Confit, Carolina Gold Rice Polpette, Cashew Butter, Sherry n’ Soy Vinaigrette

Newton Unfiltered Chardonnay 2013

Spring Mountain, California (Founded in 1977)

Seared Foie Gras with a side of Green Bean Casserole and Beech Mushroom and Parsley Salad

Seared Foie Gras with a side of Green Bean Casserole and Beech Mushroom and Parsley Salad

The 80’s

Green Bean “Casserole”

Seared Foie Gras, Crispy Onion Rings, Lemon Gelée,

Beech Mushroom & Parsley Salad

Cloudy Bay Marlborough Pinot Noir 2013

Marlborough, New Zealand (Founded in 1985)

A surprise dish served in a TV dinner tray of Edna Lewis' Collard Greens, Blackened Catfish and Corn Pudding

A surprise dish served in a TV dinner tray of Edna Lewis’ Collard Greens, Blackened Catfish and Corn Pudding

The 90’s

Elegant Beef Blue

Rosewood Farms Wagyu Shoulder Tender, Blue Cheese Crust, Asparagus, Chardonnay Pan Sauce

Bodega Numanthia, Numanthia 2009 served from a magnum

Toro, Spain (Founded in 1998)

A Trio of Cakes ready to go out

A Trio of Cakes ready to go out

The Y2k’s

A Trio of Southern Cakes – Hummingbird, Red Velvet and Coconut

What a night! What a heavenly fête!  Don’t you just wish you were there.

Photo credit: Marc Collins

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