It would ruin the fun if I gave away the surprise as to what I am up to this week. But in preparation I am going to try making Shrimp and Grits at home and this is the recipe that I will give my hand to first. At the top of the list for Southern [...]

The South is known for it’s “Millionaire” or “Million Dollar” cakes, pies, puddings and anything else that you can possibly think of. You most certainly don’t need to be a millionaire to enjoy one of these rich buttery treats, though I do believe that you need to be thin enough or not care that you are [...]

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 [...]

Even though I am not opposed to family or guests eating and running-especially when they run satisfied and content. I on the other hand, don’t feel good about eating and running. But another busy week has left me short on time and I must eat and run today.

Frankly, this is a good eat and run [...]

My computer has been down since Tuesday morning, so I have been away from my site and yours for these past days. It is odd to be gone so long, and I feel as if I have missed your comings and goings and what you have been cooking. But I am back tonight for a [...]

Low Country food classics would most definitely include a recipe for Pickled Shrimp at the forefront. Shrimp are in abundance in our waters and many Southerners catch their own shrimp when shrimping season opens. This is not your typical hamburger or hot dog needed to celebrate Labor Day. Though I adore a good burger- I’ll [...]

Continuing with my “I eat my veggies theme”; a trip to the Farmer’s Market mid-week landed me with a few ears of corn and the makings of a good meal. My daughter bunked in for a few days to share in the respite & bounty of my days off. It is a pleasurable experience while [...]

Figs, oh how I love thee, let me count the ways.
Just as you are- picked from a tree, ripe and lucious. I dream of the day when I can enjoy the pleasure of your company leaning against your trunk for all it’s glory. You are my favorite of all the fruits and my prayer is-God, [...]

It was a toss-up which dish from Virginia Willis’s new book Bon Appetit, Y’All: Recipes and Stories from Three Generations of Southern Cooking I was going to share with you next. This was a hard choice, because so far-all that I have made from Virginia’s book is grand to say the least. But ultimately the Heirloom [...]

Whipping up a few dishes using ground meat is easy if I were cooking anywhere but the South. Coming up with a Southern recipe was a challenge and luckily, I found a grand solution to my soon to expire meat dilemma-a curried meat custard dish called Charleston Hobotee.

The South is full of hidden and almost [...]