Discover the Soul of Southern Cooking

Chocolate-covered nut balls on a doily.

Bourbon Balls, again

12/10/2022
One day I was sitting on the sofa wishing I had a bourbon ball. That...
Desserts / Food Blog
Bowl of vegetable soup with herbs

Pioneer Soup

11/30/2022
Here is a story: Sallie has no stove. That’s right. For over a week and...
Food Blog / Salads & Soups / Soup
Two women baking in a kitchen studio.

Pear Clafoutis with Honey and Bourbon Hard to Pronounce, Fun to Eat

11/08/2022
This morning I had the pleasure of cooking with Meryll Rose on Channel 5’s Talk of...
Desserts / Food Blog
Potato skins with eggs and salad.

Beautiful Brunch, Delicious Dinner

11/03/2022
One recipe, 6 ingredients, ten minutes of prepping if you really take your time, the...
Bread and Breakfast / Food Blog / Pork
Pumpkin muffins on a pink plate.

Pumpkin Muffins

10/23/2022
Long ago when I first started this blog, I very ambitiously attempted an entire week...
Desserts / Food Blog
Slice of layered cake with whipped cream and raspberries.

Pink Zebra

10/11/2022
I have missed not only blogging but having occasions for creative cooking – but the...
Desserts / Food Blog
Coconut cake with berries on a plate.

Coconut Pie

08/08/2022
Cool as a...Coconut In a hot, hot summer, a cool treat is just the thing....
Desserts / Food Blog
Watermelon salad with almonds and herbs.

Watermelon Heat

07/22/2022
This recipe came about in an interesting way. A friend was telling me about a...
Condiments & Salsas / Food Blog / Salads & Soups
Grilled peaches, steak, and blue cheese.

Grilled Peaches

07/18/2022
Yesterday we stopped by the popular seasonal produce stand at JT Moore. Between fresh corn, lady...
Food Blog / Salads & Soups
Farro salad with asparagus and almonds.

Farro and Roasted Asparagus Salad

06/16/2022
Honestly the name of this dish should be Farro and Roasted Asparagus Salad with Lemon...
Food Blog / Salads & Soups