Cousin Steve and The Great Butter Incident
I recently bought a simple white butter dish that reminds me of a story from long ago. I was young, six maybe and perched at the breakfast table in my Uncle Bryon and Aunt Elaine's house, along with my cousins and sisters. We were about to eat biscuits, or was it pancakes? Some of the details are vague. Others are as vivid in my mind
On the Wisdom of Self Taught Medical Professionals
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Sue Me, I Fidget
As long as I can remember people have been telling me to “get still”. If I wasn’t wiggling too much in church, I was squirming too much in class. So, I fidget. (I was about to say “sue me” but I stopped myself. Someone might decide to take me up on it and who knows where that could go. We’ve all seen those strange but
JoAnn’s Caramel Drizzle Pie
Hello folks and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen. Just in case you haven’t eaten enough sweets lately, I have a recipe that’s just begging to extend the sweet season. Last week I cooked up a storm of casseroles and soups and took them to my sister in Arkansas who is recovering from back surgery. And while I was there, I had a
God Gives First
Let it be known that I realize we're knee deep into January, but I have stories stacked up from Christmas. Longtime listeners know full well I can't let go of them until I share, right? Right. And now any of you new visitors know it, too. It's not like these tales have an expiration date, y'all, but there's only so much room in my head
Me, Myself, and Elephants
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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