Spring may be the season of cleaning, but we Southerners know that fall is the season for baking. We welcome fall with softened butter, flour-dusted work surfaces and extra sugar in the pantry. We stock up on staples like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, vanilla and pecans, always pecans. In all seriousness, now is the time to […]
‘Round the Table: Squash Your Way into Autumn
October 5, 2017 By
You may have noticed that pumpkin spice latte has arrived, never mind that our thermometer still screams summer. This hot, spicy coffee beverage has become such a fall staple that its appearance on the Starbucks menu heralds AUTUMN. What started as a sickly sweet coffee treat (known as PSL by those who love it best) […]
‘Round the Table: Grits: The Staple of the South
September 28, 2017 By
Men may be created equal, but grits are not. And sadly, in this day and age, cooking grits is fast becoming a lost art. Read on for descriptions of commonly found varieties of grits as well as a few recipes to showcase this Staple of the South. Stone Ground Grits: made from whole, dried corn […]
‘Round the Table: Feeling Saucey? Apples are the cure.
September 21, 2017 By
Making homemade applesauce and apple butter is superbly easy and the result is well worth the effort. For best results, carefully study the instructions for water bath canning. Consider investing in a canner; most cooking pots are not big enough to be efficient canning pots. Be prepared and organized; have all components ready to go […]
Round The Table: Catfish: It’s Not Just For Frying, Anymore
September 14, 2017 By
One fish swims ahead of the competition as a Southern Favorite—catfish. Festivals devote themselves to it. Beauty queens compete for its name and family reunions would be incomplete with out a platter of crispy fried catfish and hush puppies. While other fish, such as bream, crappie and bass are popular in the South, none have […]
Eat your weight in hummus
September 7, 2017 By
Did you hear about the vegetarian who died during dinner? Police are calling it hummus side… Who is Hummus’ best friend? Pete Th’Chip… I invested in chickpeas and I hummused a fortune. Hummus, that simple dip of garbanzo beans, AKA chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, tahini and salt has taken America by storm. It was […]
‘Round the Table: Sheet pan supper is easy eating
August 31, 2017 By
Slow cookers are cool and skillets are sweet, but sheet pan suppers can’t be beat! Maybe it’s a little over the top to cheer for sheet pan cooking, but, once you try cooking an entire meal in one pan, then you’ll cheer too. The simple, affordable sheet pan is really a blank canvas when it […]
‘Round the Table: A Pellet Grill Thrill
August 24, 2017 By
In 1985 Joe Traeger introduced the first pellet grill to the world. Since then the pellet grill has collected a huge cult following and as a result, pellet grills are now the hottest thing going as far as outdoor cooking. And rightly so, a good pellet grill will grill, roast, bake and smoke. It does […]
The Great American Moon Cake
August 17, 2017 By
I must admit that until a few months ago I was completely unaware that the first total solar eclipse in 38 years would occur in my backyard. The last one occurred in 1979, but it was kind of a dud; only visible from five northwestern states and since we all know about the bleak northwestern […]
Let Cookie Monsters bake their own
July 6, 2017 By
I firmly believe that children should learn to cook. It’s a basic life skill, teaches creativity and gives picky eaters more control. Cooking is also a source of pride for children. They like being able to express themselves in the kitchen. Nothing is better suited for tiny chefs than baking cookies. Kitchen safety is vital, […]
