On the road - Sweatman's BBQ

Sweatman's BBQ, Holly Hill, S.C.

I've been escaping my house as much as possible while remodeling is going on. With one hardworking handyman who works full time the dusty job of redoing the ceilings has left me wanting to run for the hills as often as possible.

Saturday was a good day for a drive in the country and I had lunch at Sweatman's BBQ between Holly Hill and Eutawville. Walking in things immediately seemed a different and I remembered that the famous BBQ joint had changed hands at the end of last year. It was cleaned up a bit and there were a few additions to the buffet menu. They added macaroni and cheese and green beans. They served a couple of ribs but other than that it was still self serve buffet with a set price for one piled plate and another for all you can eat. Who needs more than a plateful? I had no complaints. A little cup of banana pudding is included and it is the only place in the world that I eat white trash bread with bright yellow squirt margarine. It's almost disgusting to type that.

Sweatman's BBQ is still a hit in my book. Apparently the new owners even have a listed phone number and now accept credit cards. 

Donkeys for Sale

Lowcounty cottage, Eutawville, S.C.

I adore these little lowcountry cottages. I used to imagine that if I won the lottery I would give a great award to architecture students to design something practical and new that looked like this but would replace the ugliness of today's mobile home. Whenever I pass this particular one I have to sing out "Donkeys for sale!" and keep my eye out for the two asses in the neighboring fields.

Strick's One Stop, Eutawville, S.C.

I think Mrs. Strick has connections since the name of the convenience store is Strick's One Stop in Eutawville. I want to be this important!

Cottage Living

Adidas Rd., Eutawville, S.C

I love these little lowcountry cottages. I assumed this one was abandoned but after slowing down to get a shot I realized that it was occupied. Ooops. I tried to wave cheerfully and moved along.

In other news I just caught the tail end of Chef Sean Brock on Anthony Bourdain's No Reservation. How exciting is that?! Pretty darn exciting :) Wish I'd seen the whole thing.