Nelson's Neighborhood

Extremely excited and working hard on this Sunday, as I am crafting a presentation highlighting social media for the Lowcountry Regional SCSFA.   There's nothing better than being able to create your own specialty food and have fans of it. However, sometimes the creators are too busy in the kitchen or on the farm to get a crash course on social media. That's where I come in... Here's the agenda. I will let you know how it goes! Cheers!  Lowcountry Regional SCSFA Monday July 23 rd , 2012   Meeting Place at Irvin House  Vineyards  -    Wadmalaw Island, SC Tomato Pie ( tomatoes fresh from the garden!!) Shrimp Salad Ice Cold    Lemonade Agenda Opening Welcome   SCSFA Members Introduction of Business Speaker Ryan Nelson Goldwater  – 20 mins/10min Q & A Nelwater Consulting, Maximizing Your Social Media    Speaker - Ashley Hammond from Scripps Network - 20mins/10min...

This week, Louie’s Kids names nine additional celebrities that will be playing in its second annual ‘Slim Down the South Celebrity Softball Challenge’ benefiting the area nonprofit on Saturday, Aug. 4 at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park (‘The Joe’). Of these nine additional players, South Carolina fans will be pleased to see several University of South Carolina (USC) names, including that of Frank Martin, the newly named basketball coach of the Gamecocks. Martin, the former basketball coach of Kansas State University, was elected the new head coach of the USC basketball team in late March. The softball game will represent his first visit down to the Lowcountry since becoming the new USC coach.  Additional players from the USC community include Harold Green, USC star running back and former NFL Cincinnati Bengal, Drew Meyer, former Texas Ranger and current assistant USC baseball coach, and USC baseball player Brison Celek. Other newly-named celebrities to join the roste...

Firefly  Distillery is proud to be a part of Party in the Park, which kicks off tomorrow at the Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park. All the proceeds from the Firefly Cocktail Tent will benefit Windwood Family Services. Drinks are $5 and include our Sweet Tea Vodka, Firefly Vodka and Sea Island Rum . This event is only happening through the month of June with some fabulous musical acts, so take advantage of it.  Party in the Park  June 5th with Phil Vassar    present Party In the Park 2012 The Town of Mount Pleasant and TJ & WEZL Morning Crew are bringing "Party at the Park!"  back to Waterfront Memorial Park. Entrance into the event is FREE and features LIVE MUSIC, food available for purchase, specialty drinks from Firefly Distillery and family fun! All proceeds from the Firefly Cocktail Tent will benefit Windwood Family Services.  Drinks are $5 and include Sweet Tea Vodka, Firefly ...

Three Delicious Liqueurs Made in the Heart of the Lowcountry Now Statewide Firefly Distillery is proud to announce their newest creations, Southern Accents Liqueurs are now available in South Carolina. Firefly Distillery is the first to craft liqueurs in the spirit of these down-home favorites which include Southern Accents Banana Pudding Liqueur, Southern Accents Peach Cobbler Liqueur, and Southern Accents Pecan Pie Liqueur.  Each liqueur will bring back memories of the past from your grandmother’s pecan pie or mom’s famous banana pudding. Created with family dessert recipes that have been passed down for generations, these savory liqueurs were previously available only at the Firefly Distillery on 6775 Bears Bluff Road on Wadmalaw Island; and guests would make a special trip just to purchase them. Southern Accents Liqueurs can be enjoyed straight or with a variety of mixers. During the recent Sippin’ Saturday at the Firefly Distillery, guests enjoy...