Layered Strawberry Pecan Delight
Hello folks and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen. Strawberries are abundant in Louisiana in the spring which suits us just fine. Me and mine can't get enough of 'em! Today, I'm combining them with another of our favorite crops-- pecans-- to stir up my Layered Strawberry Pecan Delight. Just gaze at the butter pecan base in the pic and try not to
On Funnin’ with Airport Security
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The Joy of Walking with a Forever Limp
"Strut over here and you'll be limping back." I was probably in junior high the first time I heard that zinger, but no one had to translate it for me. I instinctively understood those were throw down words, meant to inform the person who was brewing for a fight that the speaker was fully prepared to do battle. I like to give credit where credit's due,
Jalapeno Cheese Grits
Hello folks and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen. I'm making Jalapeno Cheese Grits for y'all today. This is not just a recipe. It's a service to mankind. Seriously. Let's get cooking
On Muffins Mamas and Grumpy People
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Water for Thirsting Souls
I just downed a water bottle in one long gulp. It surprised me when the plastic caved in on itself. I didn't realize I was so thirsty until I started guzzling. And that, of course, reminded me of a story. Our son and daughter were gifted athletes. That's not an empty mama brag. The two of them excelled in a number of high school sports. There
Hot Fried Cornbread
Hello folks and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen! Mondays are radio days for me. I drive to nearby Monroe, LA to tape the daily segments, like the one you're listening to here, and then, come five o'clock I kick off my live talk show, known as ATS LIVE. You can find the streaming link and hear recent podcasts at my website. Another
Papa is Fast On His Feet
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Valentine’s Day Advice for You and Your Sweetie
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Are You Wearing a Mask?
There's a collage of pictures on my phone that makes me laugh every time I see it. Three little hams and one big one are depicted wearing identical paper masks, the kind that anchors around your head with an elasticized band. The little hams would be the three Lake Providence grands. The big one, well, I'll give you three guesses and the first two don't
