Taste of Charleston with Southern Living and Delta Faucet

Taste of Charleston 2013 was a wonderful success.  "Do what you love, love what you do!"  This weekend at Southern Living Taste of Charleston, I was reminded of loving what I do.  It was such an honor to team up with Taste of Charleston again.  My family and I were so delighted to join the festivities together and really capture the essence of the Taste of Charleston Weekend.

Carolina Mama and Family at Taste of Charleston Southern Living

Thank you Southern Living for hosting me as a blogger for the event.  And Thank you Delta Faucet for inviting me to join the event as a Delta Blogger for Taste of Charleston.  I love sharing the Delta Faucet Touch 2O Technology.

Delta Faucet Touch 2O Technology

Delta Faucet was one of the first brands that I worked with as a Blogger years ago.  I was hired to post about Delta Faucet products for a corporation.  I was so thrilled for the work and fell further in love with the products.  So I felt pretty full circle getting to work together this weekend with two of my favorite brands, Delta Faucet and Southern Living in Charleston, a city we love with my family.


So Friday evening, we spent the evening at the Taste: Sweet and Southern Shem Creek Event.  This night was spectacular.  We were overlooking historic Shem Creek on a perfect evening.  We rode a boat to look at the Islands at Sunset.  It was a magical evening.

"Delta Touch2O® Technology makes everyday kitchen tasks easier and keeps your faucet cleaner. Turn the water on or off with a simple touch anywhere on the spout or handle. It's available in a wide range of styles and finishes for your kitchen, including bar and prep faucets."

Stay tuned for a Delta Faucet Touch 2O Technology Faucet GIVEAWAY soon!! 

Our boys LOVED the ease and variety of the Touch 2O Technology. 

Delta Faucet Touch 2O Technology at Taste of Charleston

We had a spectacular weekend for the festivities.  We arrived in Charleston to a beautiful sunshiny day with a little Fall breeze in the air.  After lunch on the water, we check into the Fulton Lane Inn on King Street, Charleston.  We loved staying downtown and enjoyed this Charming Inn.   They served us Breakfast each morning, room service.  This Mom was smitten.

Shem Creek Cottages by the Creek

Fulton Lane Inn, Charleston, SC

We met Southern Living's Team, Chef Norman King and the Delta Bloggers at
Circa 1886 for an elegant dinner and planning for the Taste of Charleston Event on Sunday.
Heidi and I loved the locale, the cuisine and the ambiance.

We had so much fun at the Shem Creek Sweet and Southern Tasting.  The Sunset and the
boat rides were our favorites.

 We captured this Roof Top photo at the Sweet and Southern Tasting Friday night at the Cottages by the Creek on Historic Shem Creek.  Such a fun and tasty party.  

Cottages at the Creek - Shem Creek - Sweet and Southern

Taste of Charleston, Delta Blogger Dinner @ Circa 1886, Charleston

Circa 1886, Shrimp and Grits Soup

Organic Chicken with Asparagus and Heart of Palm
Chef Norman King

Southern Living Test Kitchen Chef Norman King & Chogie

Southern Living, Chef Norman King

Chef and Author Norman King, RD
signing Carolina Mama's Book

The Way to Fry by Chef Norman King, RD

Circa 1886 Delta Bloggers, Carolina Mama and Associate, Heidi

Circa 1886, Pecan Blue Cheese Salad with Corn Roll

Warm Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Circa 1886

It was a treasure to hear Carmen share so freely and openly about the best blossoms for the Carolinas.

Carmen Johnston, Southern Living Plant Collection

 It was wonderful to meet, Southern Living Garden and Plant Collection Expert, Carmen Johnston.  She has such an easy way of sharing all of the seasonal Plants for our read.  

Carmen Johnston of Southern Living and Carolina Mama of CarolinaMamaBlog.com

Amy with  Southern Living Plants

 The Southern Living Test Kitchen Chef Norman King is a fabulous Chef!  I loved hearing his various recipe collections he shared with us. 

Taste of Charleston 2013 Chef Norman King

Our boys LOVED the sessions and here, they were intrigued with Norman's Cooking.  Too fun! 

 The Kids Zone is so fun at the Taste of Charleston.  We loved all of the fun.  They had LOTS of activities and crafts for children.  And there were Kid Friendly Snacks! :) 

Southern Living, Taste of Charleston

Fleets Landing Won an Award for their Shrimp and Grits!  One of my all time favorites!
I loved hearing this great news. This was my final meal in Charleston! 

Taste of Charleston Winner, Fleet Landing, Charleston, SC Shrimp n' Grits

As always, it was hard to say good bye to the Taste of Charleston and the Holy City itself.  We have so many fabulous memories there.  We'll be back before we know it.  Thanks Charleston for your hospitality.

Taste of Charleston 2013, Boone Hall Plantation, Farewell

Warmly, Carolina Mama

FTC Disclosure:  This post is sponsored by Southern Living and Delta Faucet who sponsored me to be a Delta Blogger for the Taste of Charleston.  All opinions are my own.