Tis the season to be merry, it’s true. But sometimes I opt for non-inebriated merry. Now, I know you’re laughing your ass off right now – thinking of me not drinking. But it happens. I mean, sometimes a…
Punkin Time
As I’m about to dust off this recipe and make a batch for Halloween, I thought I’d remind you to do the same. Dorie Greenspan’s Pumpkin Stuffed With Everything Good is something I look forward to all year.…
Peach Rumba!
Mister wanted a drink. And I’d been itching to use a Peach Shrub I’d made 2 weeks prior. What’s that? What’s a Peach Shrub? Well I’ll tell ya. I’d been reading about Shrubs for a few months…
D-Squared T-Squared – Week 31
I’ve been reading about Nashville Hot Chicken for ages now. I’ve imagined it, wondered about it, doubted it, wanted it. I’ve even heard about a Nashville chain scouting potential locations here in L.A. But even if that comes…
Fried Green Tomato Stacks
I have a confession to make: I didn’t love fried green tomatoes as a kid. In fact, I didn’t love them at all until I was quite grown and had them in a gourmet establishment. I don’t remember…
Food Flashback
Yesterday I was all set to blog about a dish I love: Fava Perfetto. Mister’s Mama had asked me about it recently and I assured her that yes, it was on my website and could be easily found…
And I Quote…
Yesterday found me digging through books, looking for something to read aloud at an evening round-the-fire gathering. Friends were celebrating and asked if guests could bring something to read/share. The parameters were loose, so I could have chosen…
Smoky Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs
I found this recipe at the MyRecipes.com site and it has changed my life. Now, I love deviled eggs, y’all. Just about all kinds. When I tried this variety the first time, I knew it would become part…
Perfect Sunday Supper – Chicken and Dumplings!
I first encountered this “Southern Living” recipe in November 2001. (Original recipe link is here.) I followed it to the letter, then decided to tweak it ever so slightly. Over the last 13 years, Mister and I have…