Discover the Soul of Southern Cooking

A bowl of food with rice and fruit on it.

Warm Farro Salad

01/06/2024
It's January again. Kind of cold and dreary with more of the same predicted. But...
Food Blog / Salads & Soups
A plate of nuts and chocolate balls on top of a table.

Bourbon Balls

12/17/2023
Bourbon Balls Can you possibly believe that Christmas is a week away? I hope you...
Desserts / Food Blog
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Pasta de Nata

11/20/2023
It has been a long time since my last post for two very good reasons....
Food Blog / Pasta
A tray of jalapenos and meat on top of some bread.

Tailgate Hanky Pankies

11/06/2023
Hanky Pankies were a new and fancy addition to the cocktail party scene in the...
Appetizers / Food Blog
A bowl of rice and squash on the table.

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

10/28/2023
Clean your pumpkin, pulling out the seeds. I dumped mine into a colander, removing as...
Appetizers / Food Blog
Slice of lemon pie with strawberries.

Buttermilk Pie, Oh My!

09/18/2023
It was a dark and rainy Saturday – and everyone was bored. My husband said...
Desserts / Food Blog
A bowl of ice cream sitting on top of a table.

Peach and Amaretto Ice Cream

09/01/2023
Posted on September 1, 2023 Well, hi there! I've been gone a few weeks working on...
Desserts / Food Blog
A plate of food with salmon and potatoes.

Honey and Bourbon Glazed Salmon

08/11/2023
It's a perfect pairing, peaches and salmon, especially when you add a honey bourbon glaze....
Food Blog / Seafood
A bowl of vegetables sitting on the ground.

Ratatouille – not the Disney Version

07/29/2023
How did I get lucky enough to have a basket full of gorgeous produce? Because...
Food Blog / Vegetables and Sides
A plate of food with some shrimp and other vegetables

Grilled Peaches with Arugula & Burrata

07/11/2023
Overheard at lunch from a friend who loves to cook talking to a self-proclaimed non-cook,...
Food Blog / Salads & Soups