About Lana
Never Enough Thyme is a simply a fun little blog written by a home cook for the enjoyment of other home cooks!
Hi, I’m Lana. Also known as Nana to my granchildren, A and Mag. I’m married to the love of my life, BeeBop, and mama to L, the fabulous mother of her own two little ones. In real life I do both internet and graphic design work. I enjoy sharing my recipes with you, both the new and the tried and true. And I’m trying to learn to be a better photographer, too!
I grew up in a very small, rural south Georgia town and many of my recipes reflect the culture I grew up with. Occasionally, I share glimpses of the simpler more genteel life we led during my childhood.
I truly appreciate each and every person who stops by here and am so tickled when one of my recipes works out well for a visitor!!
Drop me a line any time at LanaAnn@gmail.com
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Your blog looks great! You’re so good at these things!
Since we grew up in the same household, I feel like I have been transported back in time. The running commentary is exactly like what we experienced around the plethora of aunts, should-have-been aunts, and all of those other wonderful Southern women who nurtured, cooked for us and taught us the art of Southern woman-hood over the years.
The grits look just like mama’s (actually, better, but don’t tell her that). I am sure that they are delicious.
Thanks for letting me know about your blog. I’ll check back often.
Uncle John says hello.
Miss P
Paula Deen better look out! These are some of the most tempting receipes I have ever seen. So easy!!
You are something ELSE. Don’t know why I am surprised, everything you make is wonderful. Proud, proud of you.
Neena
iam a new mom & a newer cook. i have been going through websites to see how much of easy cooking i can come across. your site is one of those sites that i can rely on for easier & fast cooking.. thank you
I find myself checking daily to see what’s been cooking at Nana and BeeBop’s house. How’s it going? What can we expect next?
Thanks!
Miss P
Have I told you I’m making a big spiral notebook full of the recipes I love to take to Michigan? I have so many of yours in it that I have printed out. I check everyday to see if there’s something new I can add. LOVE your blog and thanks for plugging mine!
I found your blog through Serious Eats and I’m so happy that I came across this! Your blog is going to be added to my favorite food/recipe sites. I also love the photos of your adorable grandkids. It’s a nice reminder of why many of us cook – we feed the ones we love!
I see you reference N Georgia in your posts. Im from Marietta originally but grew up in Millen, GA which is a stone’s throw from Statesboro, home of Georgia Southern University.
Nice blog. I found it today via a link on Food Gawker. Ill definitely bookmark your feed. I learned most of my cooking skills from my Grandmother and my Uncle who I swear could cook a door knob and make you love it.
What’s the latest at Nana and BeeBop’s house? Has the heat zapped your cooking energy? Kick up the AC and turn on the stove!!
Miss P
Lana,
Your website is absolutely beautiful and I can’t wait to try out your recipes.
Thank you for hosting bunco yesterday, the food and company was really wonderful.
-Barbara
Dear Lana, I stumbled across your blog (‘website’ would be more deserving) last night and have been in awe ever since. I LOVE food. And I love food of the world. I won’t even tell you where I’m from ‘cos you won’t believe me. I just wanted to tell you how appreciative I am for the time you’ve taken to put together these awesome recipes. The writing, pictures, instruction, everything…. superb
Thank you.
Sincerely, Lee
Thanks so much, Lee. I hope you’ll return to visit often!
Hi Lana! I was just telling Laura that I say “Never Enough Thyme” just about everytime I cook and it always reminds me of your kitchen. You have always been such a great cook and fantastic homemaker! I’m sure I’ll be trying these recipes out these recipes on my family very soon!
Betsy
Hi Betsy! Laura told me she ran into you on Facebook recently. How very good to hear from you. Email me and tell me what you’re doing these days! LanaAnn@gmail.com
Wonderful photography!!! I love it. Next, I will try out some of these recipes. Thanks so much for sharing.
The photos are really superb and add to the recipes…..! I am learning from the angles you used to take your photos….and I can’t wait to have my hubby try some of these recipes. Keep it up please, thank you!
Lana,
I just wanted to drop you a line and say thank you so much, I received my box of goodies from you from the Striplings General Store. Everything looks so good and I can’t wait to try the sausage and country ham out. I printed out your sausage recipe and am hoping to be able to prepare it this weekend, I’ll let you know what raves I get from my husband and teenage sons! Thank you for allowing me to win this wonderful gift package, you are so generous! Hope you and your family had a lovely Thanksgiving!
Diane S
Hey Lana
Just wanted to say – thanks for the awesome blog! As a proud Tarheel living abroad, I appreciate a site where I can find all my favorites – grits, chilli, anything with the word pork in it and of course banana cream puddin and red velvet cake!
All the best, Pierre
I hope it’s OK to contact you here, We came across your blog and We’d like to invite you to appear on our Foodie site – Foodierama. Have a look at http://www.foodierama.com and send us a note on our contact form or through the email in this comment if interested. Thanks and sorry to intrude , Dave
Hi Lana,
I found your blog through foodbuzz and I am so glad i did. I tried your recipe Dutch Baby and that was a big hit. I love the homely feeling that you have in your recipes. And yeah you are a good photographer too along it perfect cook. Thank you for the recipes.
chandani
Thanks so much, Jean! I’m so glad you are enjoying my little recipes. Please do visit again.
Great! I’m glad you’re finding some things you want to try. I’ll be adding another one or two this week.
Thanks, Elissa. Yes, I’ve always equated food with love. I’ve been lucky to have many, many good cooks in my family cooking for me since I was born. My mother and both my grandmothers, numerous aunts, and would-be aunts, neighbors and assorted others. There’s nothing that says “I love you” like a beautiful homecooked meal.
I actually grew up in southwest Georgia. Miller County specifically. I’m in NE Georgia now for my husband’s work, but I get back down home pretty often.
Thanks, Barbara! I’m so glad you like the site and maybe you’ll find something interesting to try here. Bunco was fun! I had a great time being host for this month!