The Grandest Words
My oldest grandchild is very observant. I’ve learned to recognize his pensive look that means a question is coming that will be a lot deeper than, “Can I have a snack?” Such was the case as Grant and his little brother sat at my breakfast table on the last morning of their family’s Thanksgiving visit. Grant’s dark brown eyes were fixed on a piece of wall
The Great Mayonnaise Debacle in the Friendly Skies
Hello folks! Yes, it's really me! I figured I had best send out a newsletter before y'all filed a missing person's report on me. Sorry! I know I've been missing in action around here. All I can tell you is that the launch of my new storytelling cookbook Hungry is a Mighty Fine Sauce has kept me busier than a one-armed paper hanger since it's release
Shellie’s Sweet Potato Swirl
Hello folks and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen! I served up my Sweet Potato Swirl this past Thanksgiving to rave reviews. And here’s the cool part. Some of the folks on the taste test panel at my house were anti-sweet potato folks. Don’t you just love when that happens? I do. Here, let me walk you through this dish. Perhaps you’ll find
Oh, Grow Up!
I was minding my own business and typing away on my laptop when I noticed something out of my peripheral vision. Something large was moving across my back yard. SURPRISE, SURPRISE, I turned around to discover a red-headed cow loitering on my property. It was bizarre, the red-head and her clown suit. If you know my BFF, you’re probably ahead of me. But yes, it was
Homemade Caramel Corn
Welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen, friends! Chances are your team has a big game this weekend. Whether you plan to tailgate on site, or host a pregame or postgame party at your house, or just chill with your sweetheart, you need a special treat to whip up for munching and I, your happy hostess, have just the right one! It’s my Homemade
On Healing a Nation and Baby Steps
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Author Shannon Deitz Visits ATS LIVE
Shannon Deitz, author, speaker and founder of Hopeful Hearts Ministry visits ATS LIVE to discuss her new book, Redeemed. Click the image to read the first chapter for free. Also, Dr. Joneal Kirby drops by to talk about Heartfelt Experience returning to West Monroe, LA January 2017! https://belleofallthingssouthern.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ats-11-14-16-.mp3
There’s No Standing Still
I’ve worked out most of my life, give or take a season, and I’ve proven one theory over and over again. If you get off the exercise wagon it’s increasingly difficult to find the motivation to climb back on board. As of this writing, I’m managing to incorporate thirty minutes of daily conditioning into my busy lifestyle but honestly, I have a tenuous hold on
Mrs. Pat’s Southern Bread Pudding
Welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen. Today I want to tell you about a ministry that’s very special to me while giving you a recipe shared at one of our meetings. Founded by my good friend, Dr. Joneal Kirby, Heartfelt Ministries is based on the message of Titus 2. It gives women practical ideas and the necessary inspiration to transform surface-level interactions in
Texting Trouble and What’s That You Say?
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