Most families have their own dressing recipe handed down through the years. Some incorporate oysters, chestnuts, dried stuffing mix and the list can go on and on. This is my family’s dressing that we have enjoyed for many years. The base is entirely cornbread, specifically my Nannie Logan’s Cornbread It is a cake like cornbread that works beautifully …
This is the southern, old fashioned banana pudding that my Memaw Young made hundreds of times in her tiny kitchen. I have piles of recipes that she wrote out by hand on scraps of paper, or on a piece of cardboard- anything she could find. I can remember her at night, she would talk to …
It is June and fresh beets are coming in heavy right now at our Farmer’s Markets. I always grab at least two bunches, so I can enjoy them throughout the week. The first step is cleaning. Beets are a root vegetable and usually very dirty. I like to trim off the greens ( leaving about …
This is a simple favorite at my house. I grow thyme year around and it is definitely my favorite herb. Just toss the ingredients into a jar and shake well.
The official news statement: A long time downtown establishment has closed its doors after 14 years in Cleveland, Tennessee. The Catch Bar and Grill, owned by Michael Poore and Clay Walker, with Michael Poore as Executive Chef, specialized in fresh seafood and upscale catering. The restaurant, located at 233 Inman Street, announced its closure two …
I love cranberries. They remind me of the holidays, a reminder of winter coming and the bright red color just makes me happy. I also really like that they are not as perishable as most other berries and they last for awhile in the crisper drawer. Unfortunately, they are seasonal- it is a berry. And …
Gilliland’s Peach Orchard is located in Cleveland, TN and I am pretty sure they have the best peaches in world. People come from all over for their super sweet peaches. I love fresh peaches however, I do not like canned peaches- I think it is a texture thing. So this year I decided to make …
Last year I canned the most wonderful marinara sauce. This year I knew I had to recreate it and double the amount. That is tricky because tomatoes can vary from year to year and the types that are available in my area also vary. The optimum variety for marinara in my opinion would be Roma …
I have learned kindness and grace are important attributes in living a full life.
“In my 50s, I find myself reflecting on the things that bring me joy and vowing to do more of them. Sometimes the hardest part of doing what you love is determining what you love.”
