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Marinated Summer Vegetables

I realize that it is not summer yet, but then by the time I got around to sharing this recipe with you  last year-summer was over. So this year, I decided to get a jump on things and share this incredible easy and delicious way to harvest fresh veggies before they go out of season.

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Shrimp n' Grits

Searching for the best Lowcountry Shrimp n’ Grits »

A while back I wrote a post about my first experience eating Shrimp n’ Grits at the Charleston Farmer’s Market. Discovering Shrimp n’ Grits late in life as I had my first sample of this divine creation being broken in the right way- Shrimp n’ Grits for breakfast.
I decided that part of my journey would [...]

Larder

Pecan Cheddar Biscuits »

Pecan Cheddar Biscuits in all their glory deserve a place in the kitchen larder as the holiday season is approaching. There are countless recipes for this Southern tidbit that has a place at every party and social gathering, including having on hand for drop in guests. One of the great things about this recipe is [...]

The Southern Table

A Perfect Setting »

Years ago, I had the pleasure of designing dinnerware for a number of manufacturers. I hadn’t discovered that I could paint or even draw till my mid 40’s. I loved every minute and every part of the process of creating designs. A cute art studio on the second floor of my home that was surrounded [...]

Cooking Tips

Homemade Bourbon Vanilla »

 

Making your own baking powder is the norm for me now. Getting around to making my own Bourbon Vanilla was just a matter of time. Almost every Southern cookbook has this recipe or refers to the simple task of making your own vanilla extract. Apparently short of the finest vanilla which comes from Mexico this [...]