St. James Properties takes immense pride in actively supporting several meaningful charities that make a significant impact on our community. We stand alongside organizations including Stop Soldier Suicide, St. James Service Club, American Legion Post #543, Paws for People, and the United Way of the Cape Fear area. These partnerships reflect our dedication to our veterans and their...

Oyster Shells Story and photo by Ami Brown Oyster shells have a long andvaried history of use, especiallyin coastal towns like Southport,where shells are abundant.Oyster shells have been used for everything from jewelry and currency to building materials and fertilizers. As you walk down streets in Southport, look for oyster shells in the concrete, walls, gardens, streets and...

Monthly Recipe Soft, fluffy, sweet rolls filled with a simple glaze  Hot Cross buns Prep Time: 20 minsCook Time: 20 minsAdditional Time: 1 hrs 45 minsTotal Time: 2 hrs 25 minsServings: 12 Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour¾ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)¼ cup white sugar1 large egg1 large eggs, separated, divided3 tablespoons butter,...

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Artisans Guild Marian MacKerer Marian MacKerer is a contemporary still life painter who has been working in oil for the past fourteen years. After a retail management career and raising two children, Marian started painting in 2005 taking an informal...

Monthly Recipe A rich, decadent chocolate lava cake that’s made without flour. The perfect dessert for the holidays or date night in. Flourless Chocolate Lava Cake Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesServings: 6 Ingredients 8 ounces 70% bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into...

Monthly Recipe Each bite of this Maple Glazed Salmon is sweet, perfectly seasoned and bursting with flavor!  Maple Samon Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesServings: 4 Ingredients ¼ cup maple syrup2 tablespoons soy sauce1 clove garlic, minced¼ teaspoon garlic salt⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper1 pound salmon DIRECTIONS Stir maple...

Monthly Recipe  is filled with a savory sausage and cream cheese center. It's the perfect breakfast recipe! SAUSAGE CREAM CHEESE CASSEROLE Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesServings: 12 Ingredients 2 packages Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage Crumbles8 oz cream cheese2 packages crescent rolls DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375.Place sausage crumbles and...

Monthly Recipe From this point forward, consider this ultimate slow-cooker creamed corn recipe the only one you'll ever need. Slow Cooker Creamed Corn Prep Time: 5 MinsCook Time: 2 hrsServings: 12 Ingredients 1 ¼ (16 ounce) packages frozen corn kernels1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese½ cup butter½ cup milk1 tablespoon white sugarsalt and pepper to...

Monthly Recipe Pumpkin pancakes are good in any season but are perfect to warm you up on cold winter mornings.  Pumpkin Pancakes Prep Time: 10 MinsCook Time: 15 MinsServings: 6Yield: 12 Pancakes Ingredients 1 ½ cups milk1 cup pumpkin puree1 large egg2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons vinegar2 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons brown...