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Bacon Wrapped and Stuffed Vidalia Onions

Recipe and Styling by Libbie Summers Photography by Chia Chong Wine Pairing by Grapefriend   Eggs and Bacon like Dad never had them…with or without the glass of wine. Happy Father’s […]

Food-Inspired Interiors: Coconut

Curated by Joel Snayd  Coconut photography by Chia Chong Words by Libbie Summers Photo of Joel and family by Leeann Ritch Photography  The simple organic beauty of a just cracked coconut […]

A Man, His Hands, And a Bag of Oysters

I have this habit of looking at people’s hands like I’m looking for clues. I find they reveal so much more than most people are willing to offer. They tell a story.

As Vincent Hooper hauls 50-pound burlap sacks of oysters, I can’t help but notice that his hands are big—too big for his average size, as if they grew in spite of him. His fingers look swollen and ashy around the joints and cuticles. The skin across the backs of his hands stretch tight, like leather gloves that are too small and worn to offer any real protection.