soul food

Fried Catfish with Cheese Grits

September 28, 2010

You might not think that growing up as I did in a tiny southern town would afford one many social gathering opportunties. Oh, how wrong you’d be! We used every possible opportunity to get together with family, friends and neighbors. We had teas and showers, club meetings of all kinds, even church services became a [...]

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Pickled Okra

September 10, 2010

Here’s another little bit of southern deliciousness for you today – Pickled Okra! You know I’ve been canning all summer. First there was some simply delicious Strawberry Jam, then I showed you how to make our favorite Kosher Dills followed by a good Basic Salsa recipe. We’re already enjoying all of those. I might even [...]

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Traditions

January 1, 2010

Traditions run deep in southern families. They’re the core of most of our celebrations and family gatherings. And they’re particularly strong during the Christmas and New Year’s seasons. Today I cooked and ate a meal nearly identical to the same meal I’ve eaten on January 1 for my entire 55 years. A few items may [...]

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Southern Butter Beans

June 28, 2009

Fresh, green butter beans. What a southern summer time delight! Served alongside fried chicken with cornbread and sliced tomatoes on the side, butter beans are a perennial favorite at many a southern table. Now, I’ve read lots of opinions about whether butter beans and lima beans are the same thing. And I still don’t know for [...]

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