Why You Should Teach Your Kids to Garden
Gardening is one of the greatest joys in life at just about any age. Kids and adults alike can enjoy gardening together….
Tips for Using a Garden Trellis to Grow Cucumbers
Sponsored by Lehman’s Every summer, I look forward to my Cucumber Salad. Really, I could call it a Summer Salad in that…
Asian Venison Tacos
Asian Venison Tacos are perfect for using the tough cuts of the deer. The tough cuts often have extremely flavorful meat and,…
How to Dye Easter Eggs the Natural Way
Easter is such a fun time of the year in my family. The snows of winter melt away, beckoning the arrival of…
Should We Plant Our Gardens On Good Friday?
Planting on Good Friday is a long-held custom among Southern gardeners. The elders in my family, starting with my grandfather and my…
How to Thin & Harvest Greens for Easier Cleaning
I adore rows of mustards, collards, and turnips growing in the garden without competition from weeds or stray grass. It’s beauty is…
Cast Iron Kitchenware: History, Advantages, and Selection
Since the founding of this country, Americans have prized cast iron cookware. By the beginning of the 20th century…
Growing Holy Fruits on Southern Soil
Growing Holy Fruits on Southern Soil: History and Adaptability of the Fruits of the Bible. I often find myself losing my train of thought every time fruits are mentioned during the Sunday sermon. Some references make my mouth water such as “A land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of oil olive, and honey…” Others, like “And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase…”
Bobby Burger
The Bobby Burger is a one-of-a-kind burger that my family devours. The flavors that come together in this burger are out of…
Fair Day Venison Corn Dog Recipe
Fair Day happens to be one of my favorite days of the year. Corn Dogs are unmistakably one of my favorite food…
Blueberries, Wild to Cultivated
Picking Blueberries, from Wild to Cultivated Blueberries hold a sweet spot in my heart. I love both the wild ones and the…
Loquat Jelly
One of the treasured fruits found in the South is the loquat, but it’s not very well known. I know it sounds…
Celebrate Spring with Perfect Easter Recipes
The fields and trees around my house are dressed up now in that beautiful fresh green color that just says spring. Here…
Rustic Quail Pizza
In my opinion this pizza can’t be beat! My daughter started making this recipe about a year ago and weekly I hear…
Quick Pickled Peppers
If you’ve already eaten up all the pickled peppers in your pantry, but you’re craving some right now, here’s a recipe for…
Southern Pan Fried Quail
Quail is tender, flavorful, and quite frankly one of my favorite meats. It’s incredibly versatile and is easy to prepare quickly. If…
Growing Carrots 101
Are you thinking about growing carrots? I highly recommend it. Carrots are one of the most rewarding vegetables a gardener can grow….
Cleaning and Cooking Collard Greens
A Staple of the Southern Diet It seems that cleaning and cooking collard greens is a Southern girl’s transition from childhood to…
10 Quick, Easy Wildgame Meals
It seems everyone’s life is hectic nowadays, and we are in need of a little break. I want to help make meal…
Stacy Lyn Harris Speaker SEOPA Conference
What a week! It was a pretty exciting week as I prepared to speak at the SEOPA Conference. Preparing for cooking demos and speaking events…
Meatballs with Rosemary Garlic Red Wine Sauce over Cheesy Polenta
It seems every family has their rendition of a heritage meatballs recipe. Heck, if you asked anyone in any country around the…
Plum Jam
Plum Jam I love the mild months of spring, but dread when those days end and the hot summer months begin. The…
Homemade Sausage Ravioli Recipe
You have probably heard people say that once you’ve made your own pasta from scratch, you never want to go back to…
Creating a Wildlife Sanctuary
What a great delivery! Our family is about to create a wildlife sanctuary. It’s is time to plant fields full of excellent…