Mother’s Day Story: A Special Gift
I wrote down a Mother’s Day story about my daughter and me a few years ago in a newsletter. Today, a few…
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A Mom’s Advice, Passed Down from My Mom to You
This is a personal Mother’s Day letter to all you moms out there. By moms, I mean both those with your own…
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Garden Vegetable Soup – Preparing and Canning
Every year, I look forward to making my grandma’s homemade vegetable soup with fresh produce from our garden. You don’t have to…
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Southern Fried Cornbread
Cornbread, Johnny cakes, hoecakes – we love it all here in the South! Last week I posted the best chili recipe, and my…
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Pineapple Cheese Casserole
This pineapple cheese casserole is my mother-in-law’s specialty. She makes tangy pineapple tidbits with melted cheddar cheese and buttery cracker crumbs taste…
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No Fail Homemade Pie Crust
No Fail Homemade Pie Crust – Is there such a thing? I often hear people complain that they cannot make homemade pie…
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Squash Relish from Your Garden Squash
Squash relish is the perfect answer to: “What do I do with all this summer squash?” Canning squash is easier than you…
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Coconut Cream Pie
Of all my pie recipes, this coconut cream pie recipe may be my family’s favorite. At least it’s a close tie with Chocolate…
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World’s Best Potato Salad
Potato Salad is no stranger to any culture. Most regions have a version of it, and rightly so. Mild, starchy potatoes are…
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Homemade Chicken and Buttermilk Dumplings
Big Mama’s Southern chicken and dumplings recipe is hands-down the perfect comfort food. It’s a showstopper recipe for entertaining, and it feeds…
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No Fail Red Pepper Jelly Recipe
I have been making this red pepper jelly for years and have never had this recipe fail. It is super easy and has the perfect consistency for glazes, sauces, and yes…thumbprint cookies (my favorite). If you’ve never tried red pepper jelly you might think it’s super spicy. The great thing about making your own pepper jelly is that you control the outcome. It doesn’t have to be spicy at all.
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Cleaning and Cooking Collard Greens
Collard greens: how important are they in the South? In times past, cleaning and cooking collards marked a Southern girl’s transition from…
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Grandmama’s Chocolate Meringue Pie
Grandmama’s Chocolate Meringue Pie is classic, traditional, simple, and well…perfect. Often times with meringue pies, there are problems: the meringue may pull…
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Blackberry Trifle with Luscious Custard Filling
Don’t you just love a trifle dessert? Trifles are perfect for every kind of event, elegant or casual. A mixture of red…
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Healthier, Crunchier “Baked” Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
Love fried green tomatoes but want to make them lighter? With these baked green tomatoes, you get all the taste and crunch…
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How to Cook Venison: Ten Tips from a Wild Game Chef
This post will tell you how to cook venison to perfection and so much more. I’ve gathered my best tips to help…
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How to Clean Beehives After an Attack of Wax Moths
Beekeeping is so rewarding and yet at times, so stressful. It is easy enough to start and maintain beehives during the honeymaking…
