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Food

Food for Southerners is a way of life, and if you grew up in the south you know exactly what I mean. Meals meant time together…whether it was cooking together or sharing an experience at the table, I’ve grown up with a love for food…whether it’s cooking it or eating it!

My grandmother, Ginny, is basically a clone of Paula Dean. She owned a restaurant just outside of Birmingham, Alabama and that’s where I was introduced to all the flavors of the south…from fried chicken to turnip greens. I would spend my summers there as a little girl, working as a hostess, filling glasses of sweat tea or chopping lemons in the back.  My mom worked late nights as a nurse, so it fell on me to cook for the family most nights…so I come by it honestly. 

I look back fondly on our family dinners, and I’m thankful for all of the time that we shared eating at that little table. Every night our family sat down together, some nights it would just be tomato soup and a grilled cheese and other nights it may be a feast, but we always sat down together...and that was the magic. Our house was where everyone got together, and today I try to make sure our home has that same feel. 

If you’re anything like me, I hope I can share a little bit about what I’ve learned along the way so that you can make your family memories around the dinner table that much more special. From recipes, to tips, and even some great kitchen gadgets…I’m here to serve you by pouring out all the stuff I’ve learned along the way!

"The only thing I like better than talking about food is eating it." - John Walters 

Southern Black Eyed Peas for New Year’s Day in the Instant Pot

It’s a southern tradition to have black eyed peas on the first day of the New Year. My grandfather used to always tell me that I would make a dollar that year for every pea I would eat on New Years Day, so we’ve never missed eating them on New Year’s Day. Our family traditionally […]

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Slow Cooker Chocolate Molten Cake

This chocolate cake is so easy to make and great to make ahead of time. If you’re having guest over, it’s great to make ahead and then you have a warm dessert for everyone to enjoy after dinner. Everyone loves a good chocolate molten cake!

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Brussel Sprout & Pomegranate Salad

This is a great and easy salad to make for your next holiday party or girls get together. It’s a great cozy salad for fall and winter, but you can really enjoy this year round. The pomegranates give it so much flavor and blends well with the brussel sprouts. You can even make it ahead […]

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The Best Sausage Hashbrown Casserole

Every Christmas this is the most requested casserole for all our family get togethers. It has now become popular with all my friends and everyone loves it! This is so easy and has so much flavor. You can easily make this your entire meal.

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Pomegranate Ornament Cheese Ball

This cute pomegranate ornament cheese ball will be a hit at your next holiday event! If you need an easy Christmas appetizer this is so easy! The best part is that this is easy to make ahead. This takes about ten minutes to assembly and then toss in the fridge for a few hours or […]

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Why you should Sous Vide

Elevate your cooking game with Sous Vide. This is one of my favorite cooking secrets. If I’m having guest over and cooking steaks, I know they will be perfect every time and I don’t have to worry about over or under cooking. The best way to prepare is with basic seasoning. I like the Kinders […]

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