Having missed my typical schedule of an every other day post, one of my daughters called to ask me, why aren’t you cooking? Why haven’t you written? I am getting hungry and can’t eat another sandwich. Not one for excuses, I have a good reason for the stop work order in the kitchen. The end [...]

It was only a matter of time before I got around to boiled peanuts. This is the South and to live in the South, I mean really live in the South, we have to discuss boiled peanuts. The subject will find its way in the conversation sooner than later, so we might as well do [...]

Apparently, these Pecan-Cheese Biscuits are the backbone of any respectable Southern cocktail party or afternoon tea. This is easily understood, once you have had the pleasure of trying one. These biscuits are rich and buttery with just a hint of cayenne pepper,and still small enough not to be heavy or burdensome.
You would think that having [...]

It is only March and I have already made my first batch of preserves from freshly picked fruit. Yep, fifteen 8 oz jars in total. Eight of which are proudly displayed in my pantry. This is a sign to me that I am going to have a good year; the crops are coming in, and [...]