6 party prep tips from Lowes Foods (for a stress-free holiday)

A vegetable tray, meat and cheese tray, and sandwich tray with chicken salad croissants

From pre-made appetizers to festive recipes, let Lowes Foods help you with the prep work this holiday season. | Photo provided by Lowes Foods

‘Tis the season for entertaining, CHS. Looking to impress your dinner guests (with less prep + more merriment)? Enter: Lowes Foods.

Even if you have your very own Cousin Eddie on your hands, Lowes Foods makes it easy to get everything you need to have a stress-free holiday gathering.

Here are six hacks to take advantage of this busy season:

🧑‍🍳 Pick & Prep

Let Lowes Foods do the slicing and dicing for you at the in-store Pick & Prep station. It makes grabbing small amounts of fresh veggies and herbs easy — and you don’t have to worry about any knife mishaps.

⛄ Themed recipes

From Eggnog For Everyone and Winter Sangria to Candy Cane Cookies and Snow Cream (hey, one can wish…) — find festive holiday treats for the family to make together from Lowes Foods’ massive library of recipes.

🧀 Pre-made entertainment trays

Politely decline Aunt Mary’s homemade mayo board and opt for a professionally-arranged party tray or platter, ranging from cheese boards and chicken salad sandwich trays to caprese skewers (yum) and peel-and-eat-shrimp platters. Order online + pickup in-store.

A holiday cocktail topped with cranberries and a sprig of rosemary — *Whether you’ve been naughty or nice — enjoy a festive drink on ice.*

🍸 Holiday cocktails

Listen, you’re busy — a one-stop-shop is the way to go. Knock out the booze run by grabbing holiday beers from the Beer Den and a case of red from the Sunmill Wines section. Pro tip: Get into the spirit(s) by grabbing a beer from the Beer Den to sip *while* you do your holiday shopping.

🚗 Easy pick up

We know you forgot at least one thing on your list (because same). No worries, Lowes Foods To Go has you covered for easy pick up — shop online or through the app and then head to the store for curbside pickup, where the attendant will load your groceries into the car for you (Delivery is also available for an additional fee).

🍰 Don’t forget dessert

It’s not a party without dessert — and no, we’re not talking about that fruit cake your neighbor dropped off (what is in that thing, anyway?). Make the occasion sweeter (and easier on yourself) by pre-ordering a custom cake from The Cakery or picking up a pre-made pecan pie (it’s everyone’s fav for a reason).

Pro tip: Just showing up to the party? Don’t show up empty handed — say thank you to the host by gifting them with a speciality Carolina Gift Box.*

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This content was created in partnership with Lowes Foods and written by Michaela Leung.*

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EVENTS

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Monday, Nov. 28

Scenes from the Nutcracker | Monday, Nov. 28 | 1 p.m. | Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston | $5 | Enjoy select scenes from this classic ballet presented by the Dance Conservatory of Charleston and Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra.

Tuesday, Nov. 29

Harold’s Cabin Holiday Bar | Tuesday, Nov. 29-Saturday, Dec. 31 | 4 p.m. | Harold’s Cabin, 247 Congress St., Charleston | Free | Enjoy a decked-out Harold’s Cabin with seasonal cocktails upstairs and on the rooftop.

Wednesday, Nov. 30

Awendaw Green Barn Jam | Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 5:50-10 p.m. | Sewee Outpost, 4853 U.S. 17 N., Awendaw | $10 | Join Awendaw Green every Wednesday at the Barn Jam, an outdoor concert event featuring live music and food from The Roost Bar N’ Grille and Holy City Popcorn.

Thursday, Dec. 1

Tree Lighting Ceremony at Hotel Bennett | Thursday, Dec. 1 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Gabrielle Plaza, Hotel Bennett, 404 King St. | Free | Celebrate the season with this tree lighting ceremony featuring music, festive giveaways, and Santa surprises.
The Riviera’s Rockin’ Holiday Special | Thursday, Dec. 1-Friday, Dec. 2 | 8 p.m. | The Riviera Theater, 225 King St., Charleston | $29-$69 | Catch this spectacular Christmas show with a musical performance from the spicy and soulful Southern band, The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra.*

Sunday, Dec. 4

Cochon555’s Heritage Fire | Sunday, Dec. 4 | 4-7 p.m. | Riverfront Park, 1061 Everglades Ave., North Charleston | $99-$150 | Highly acclaimed nationwide culinary tour Cochon555 is coming to Charleston for the first time ever, ft. 20+ top CHS chefs and artisans from Minero to Husk — use promo code 6AM for 15% off GA tickets.*

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

71º | Sunny | 4% chance of rain

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 7 a.m.
Set: 5:15 p.m.

Tide

Low: 4:55 a.m. + 5:51 p.m.
High: 11:33 a.m. + 11:55 p.m.

Development

Union Pier may soon be up for sale. SC Ports is aiming to put this 70-acre property between Market Street + Joe Riley Waterfront Park on the market with a master plan in late 2023 or early 2024. A development is expected to be completed on the property in ~10-30 years. Learn more.
(Charleston Regional Business Journal)
At least four new pickleball courts are coming to Summerville. Town council received a $100,000 donation from a local resident to convert two tennis courts into pickleball courts. The tennis courts, located at Laurel Street Park, may be replaced with two new ones at a different site. 🏓 (The Post and Courier)

Holiday

Cougar Night Lights is returning to Cistern Yard this holiday season. This annual light show will open to the public on Thursday, Dec. 1 and run nightly through Monday, Jan. 2 with new songs and light displays. Check it out at 66 George St. ✨ (The College Today)

Number

$85,686. That’s how much One80 Place raised during the organization’s 10th annual Turkey and a $20 event, surpassing its $75,000 goal. The community also gave over 100 gift cards and 200 turkeys, helping feed fellow community members in need this holiday season. Get involved.

Eat

Tuesday’s are back at Kickin’ Chicken with $10 entrees all day long (dine-in only). Can’t make it in on Tuesday? No worries, all five Kickin’ Chicken locations are open seven days a week with daily specials and happy hour weekdays 4 p.m.-7 p.m. 🐔 *

Health

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is here, which means it’s time to ask yourself a big question: keep your coverage, or change it? Fidelity Medicare Services can help. Fidelity’s licensed Medicare advisors provide customized advice based on your situation — and if you choose a new plan, they’ll help you enroll.*

Sports

Get the outdoor enthusiast in your life a gift that delivers year-round. The Sportsman’s Box is a quarterly gear subscription of personalized boxes that match your loved ones’ customized profile of hunting and fishing interests. Bonus: Use code for 6AMCITY for 25% off your first shipment. *

Shop

Trying to find the perfect gift for that special someone who seems to already have it all? Check out Uncommon Goods — an online marketplace for unique and globally-sourced gifts. A few of our favorites include this personalized bamboo cheese board, pickleball paddle tote bag, and indoor s’mores fire pit. 🎁*

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Tatum.

Editor’s pick: Hey readers, here’s some feel-good news. On Thanksgiving, local Leslie Franklin, owner of Chunky’s Pet Services in Mount Pleasant, made organic mini pumpkin pies for all of the dogs at Charleston Animal Society. The society’s Kind Kids also made Thanksgiving meals for the dogs.

Take a look at these dog-friendly pies and snacks (here they are on Facebook, too). Volunteer at Charleston Animal Society.

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