Discover the Soul of Southern Cooking

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
Coleslaw salad with tomato and serving spoons.

Honey Cole Slaw Dressing

05/23/2022
Listen up fellow cooks – you do not – I repeat do not need to...
Condiments & Salsas / Food Blog / Salads & Soups
Bacon and raspberry french toast on a blue plate.

Desperation Dinner Sandwich

04/25/2022
It’s that time of year when the garden needs all your time and so do...
Food Blog / Pizza and Sandwiches
Chocolate cake with whipped cream and raspberries.

Cake Time

04/07/2022
A friend asked me to delightful impromptu dinner party last week – you know the...
Desserts / Food Blog
Red sauce simmering in pot with spoon.

Marinara Sauce

03/15/2022
Have you missed me? I’ve missed writing this blog but had to shut down a...
Food Blog / Pasta
Ice cream with caramel sauce and strawberry.

Let Them Eat Caramel Sauce — in 10 Minutes

02/08/2022
If company is coming and I don’t know what to serve for dessert, I make...
Condiments & Salsas / Desserts / Food Blog
Pink jars of homemade salad dressing.

Raspberry Salad Dressing

02/01/2022
I don’t care one bit if Valentine’s is dubbed a “Hallmark Holiday”. It’s a great...
Condiments & Salsas / Food Blog / Salads & Soups