Hoppin’ John
July 30, 2025
This old Southern dish takes the lowly black-eyed pea then mixes and mingles it with fluffy rice. Made using the
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Peach and Nectarine Chutney
July 7, 2025
At least twice a year we’re in the kitchen canning – summer and again during the holidays. Summer canning is
Angel Food Cake
June 27, 2025
One of the most delicate of all Southern cakes is the Angel Food Cake. Said to be “food of the
Peach and Pecan Crumb Cake
June 26, 2025
Hiding underneath a nutty, spiced, crumbly topping you’ll find delicate peaches, ripe from the summer sun, juices dripping. Tucked below
Hummingbird Cupcakes
June 25, 2025
Layers of creamy bananas, sweet pineapple and toasted pecans with a wisp of cinnamon, topped with a buttery, cream cheese
Blackberry Jam Cake with Caramel Icing
June 23, 2025
It’s a Southern gem – light, delicate and dusted with spice. This Southern cake is filled with toasted pecans and
Tomato Jam
June 19, 2025
Vibrant red with a flavor to match, this jam is layered with sweet, ripe tomatoes infused with a medley of
Roasted Corn and Tomato Sauté
June 16, 2025
Crisp sweet summer corn and red, ripe cherry tomatoes might seem an unlikely pair, but not so. Sautéed in the
Emily’s Bacon Bourbon Jam
June 11, 2025
Start with crispy bacon – a lot of bacon. Then gently simmer it with smooth bourbon along with a generous
Lemon and Almond Scones with Strawberries and Cream
June 6, 2025
Red, ripe strawberries with their luscious nectar soaking into delicate scones, graced with a fluffy cloud of sweetened whipped cream
Chocolate Meringue Cookies
May 23, 2025
If we could transform chocolate into a cloud, the result would be this cookie. This delicate meringue cookie is full
Lemon Meringue Muffins
May 20, 2025
The bright notes of lemon are like sunshine on a summer day. Warm and inviting, layered with the vibrant flavor
Rice Waffles
May 8, 2025
Served steaming hot with a nutty aroma, a delicate, crispy bite, and fluffiness tucked inside, Rice Waffles are an old
Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze
May 7, 2025
This delectable apple cake was one of the many cakes my Grandmother, Grace Pearl made. Grace was an incredible cook,
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake
April 3, 2025
This tender cake, rich with butter, cream cheese and whole eggs, is studded with a sweet red berries and topped
Coconut Pecan Pound Cake
April 2, 2025
Take a rich batter made with butter and sour cream, then fold in the crunch of golden, toasted pecans and
Red Beans and Rice
March 5, 2025
Cooking a “pot of beans” is a classic Southern tradition. Found in most Southern pantries, dried beans are an inexpensive
Buttermilk Pecan Coffee Cake
February 24, 2025
A delightful crumb topping layered with toasted pecans and a touch of spice from ground cinnamon, complement this luscious coffee