•    •  June

When I was a little girl growing up on Bull Run Road one of my favorite toys was a stuffed monkey with a yellow banana in his hand. I can STILL remember chewing on that plastic banana during stressful times, (most likely moments of torment inflicted by my two older sisters, regardless of what they tell 'ya.)  I love monkeys, always have--  but I don't claim any

Hey y’all and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen. I’m making my Bodacious Buffalo Dip today and just thinking about it made me want to share it with the rest of y'all. Here's a list of the ingredients. I'll show you how to whip it up. 16 ounces cream cheese softened 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon dried parsley 1 small roasted chicken from your local deli ½ cup of

Word is that young preacher, Bro. Bart, is still trying to find his way in the ministry. It’s not that anyone around here holds his northern upbringing against him; exactly…it’s just that Bro. Bart’s ways are a little funny to the community. Still, you have to hand it to the young man. He’s mighty zealous about his calling. The other day Bro. Bart went out

 "Lord'avemercy," I said when the bell rang and the Sue Ellen Facebook party officially wrapped last night, "I've been to a pig roast, several county fairs and a handful of goat ropings--- and I've NEVER seen anything like THAT!" Madness is what it was, but it was lovely madness. We really must do it again, y'all.   In the meantime, (while we're all recovering), here's a wrap