The best food on Edisto Island

If you've ever stayed on Edisto Island, you likely learned that there is just one tiny grocery store.  And, if you're anything like us, you planned to cook while you were there.  And if you're anything like us, you didn't bring everything you needed, either because you ran out of space in the car or because you just plain forgot an ingredient or two.  So you go to the teeny, tiny, typically overcrowded "grocery store".

I'll let you in on a little Edisto secret.  On Highway 174, just past the serpentarium if you're leaving the island, you'll find King's Market.  They have the best freshly made casseroles, lasagna, chicken pot pie, shrimp creole... you name it.  They also have cobbler or key lime pie depending on the time of year.  Pick up one of the casseroles,  pop it in the oven or on the grill, and Boom!, you're back in business.  Or, back to the beach.

Maybe you throw together a salad, maybe you don't.  King's Market also has pimento cheese and other dips so you can supplement your meal.  They also have fruits and veggies.  And cute little bunches of flowers.

Since our discovery of this little spot, we stop on the way into the island to pick up a few things.  And we stop again on the way back home because the casseroles make amazing busy night meals.

Dreaming of a White House

I have an affection for white houses.  My favorite are the ones that are almost wholly white.  Maybe just a subtle hint of something different for character.  A beautiful glossy wood or striking color for a front door.  A blue ceiling covering the porch.  Slightly grey shutters.

Anyway, my next house will be all white, I think.

Inspiration houses (from various lowcountry neighborhoods) -

[January 2017 Update] If you love this pink door as much as I do, you'll be happy to know that I stumbled upon the details.  You're welcome :)

Are you a fan?

To me, all-white houses are even more beautiful in neighborhoods full of colorful houses.  That brings out the crispness.  So full of hope and possibilities.

8 things to do with kids in Edisto Island, SC

Edisto Island, SC, about an hour south of Charleston, is the perfect place to get away if you're looking for a low-key, family focused vacation.  It's a lazy little beach town where you can rent a house and enjoy the salt air.  And, there are plenty of ways to keep little ones entertained.

1. Beach time, of course!

The beach on the west side of the island (between Louise and Ebbtide streets) offers the most sand even at low tide.  It's also a great spot if you want to capture some sunset pictures.

2. Visit the Edisto Island Serpentarium

Worth going to... once. :)  The kids, even the little ones enjoyed it.  Most of the animals are outside so choose a day when the weather is nice.

3. Look for deer

There are deer all over the island.  We saw them roaming in between beach houses around sunset every night.

4. Rent a golf cart

As far as our three year old was concerned, we didn't even need to rent a house.  He could have spent the entire trip going to and fro on the golf cart.  We rented ours for the entire week through Palmetto Cart Rental.  They were friendly, reasonably priced, and dropped the golf cart off at our beach house before we arrived.

5. Go crabbing by boat

If you don't have a crap pot and want to invest, you can get one at the True Value on the island.  Also, be sure to check out the crabbing regulations through DNR.  You do need a salt water fishing license.

6. Go crabbing without a boat

There are several pools of water around the island, just drive around in the golf cart.

7. Make a lowcountry boil.  (check out my past post for a great recipe)

8. Visit Botany Bay

Free to visit but closed on Tuesdays.  There is a nice little nature walk so it's a fun way to spend and afternoon and there are several photo worthy views.

What would you add to this list?