Holiday Hurt Yourself Bread
Merry Christmas, y’all! And welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen! I’m making my Holiday Hurt Yourself Bread. Wait until you taste this. You’ll understand. It kind of named itself. Let’s get cooking! “Holiday Hurt Yourself Bread” 1 loaf French bread ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup softened butter 2 cups grated Mozzarella cheese 1 teaspoon crushed garlic 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 cup finely chopped black olives We’ll begin by mixing together a
Just Take a Minute To Breathe
Merry Christmas! I love this season for a myriad of reasons, not the least of which is the abundance of story. Few things are more satisfying to me than the give and take of swapping stories over a good meal and the holidays offer plenty such opportunities. To be sure, the conversation I most enjoy has an ebb and flow that makes one want to
Tales from a Retired Decorator
Hello folks, let's chat…I should be working, decorating, shopping or cooking. Instead I've been laughing at Christmas fails on Pinterest. Sue me, but I like to laugh and Pinterest has some hilarious pictures submitted by wanna be Martha Stewarts whose decorating dreams crash and burn faster than you can say, "Call the fire department." Oh, please. Don't be so politically correct. It's a kill joy. Besides,
Brown Sugar Bacon with Anything Recipe
Hey y'all, and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen. I'm in a holly jolly mood and in the spirit of the Christmas season, I have a gift for everybody today. It's one size fits all. I'm here to spread the news about Brown Sugar Bacon! This stuff is crazy good. You can serve it as is, you can use it to take
Today’s Radio Tribute, Rest in Peace Dixie Belle
https://belleofallthingssouthern.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/SHELLIE-DIXIE-BELL-TRIBUTE-FOR-FB-.mp3 Rest in Peace Dixie Belle Today's Radio Tribute You came to me at Christmas, a little brown ball of fur wearing a solid red collar. You were a gift from my son. I remember sleeping with you on your pallet those first few nights while you whined for your mother. It didn't take you long to decide that I would do. And just like that your nervous energy
Thinking Too Much?
It was my own heavy sigh that startled me. Until that moment I wasn't fully aware that I was literally having an imaginary back and forth conversation with this other person. I was far too busy saying what I felt needed to be said. Someone needed to tell this person how the cow eats the cabbage and I had apparently nominated myself for the job.
Aunt Judy’s Tea Cakes
Hey y'all, and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen! Remember when I told y'all about Aunt Judy serving tea cakes in the hospital waiting room. Well, when I saw Aunt Judy at the folks' anniversary party, I told her I would love to have that recipe in her own handwriting for my collection. And bless her heart, she got right on it. And,
Warped Humor Warning!
Hello folks, let's chat… Forgive me if I ramble more than usual. I just read a startling headline: "Warped sense of humor could be sign of impending dementia". Ruh-roh. I'd like to think my humor is simply unique, but I'll admit there could be cause for concern here. Why, just yesterday I saw a faded group school picture on Facebook. The poster said, "Tag yourself and your
Celebrating Lifelong Love
Hello folks, let's chat… Well, we pulled it off! We threw my parents a surprise 50th Anniversary party and it was truly a joyful day at Melbourne Baptist Church. When my parents awoke that Sunday morning they had no idea that all of their girls along with their spouses and so many of their grandkids, great-grands, and siblings would all be at church. And they
Deb’s Banana-Berry Loaf
Hey y'all, and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen! My author buddy Deborah Coty has a new cookbook out, "Too Blessed to Be Stressed", a busy woman's guide to stress free cooking. It's chockfull of Deb's well-known wit and delicious, easy peasy recipes-- you know, the kind we like around here. Deb has graciously granted me permission to share her Banana Berry Loaf with