Baby Steps
Weston's walking! Watching grandchild number five loose his vise grip on one parent's fingers long enough to venture towards the other is both heartwarming and bittersweet for this Keggie. Granted, he's still pretty shaky, but baby steps, y'all. A few days ago, Weston would drop to his knees every time we stood him on his feet. Weston clearly considered crawling to be a sure mode of
My Game Day Party Pizzas
Hello folks and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen. As I mentioned in the chat, I don't necessarily have a favorite team in the big game tomorrow, but I do have a great recipe for your party that will make you a winner with your gathering-- regardless of what the scoreboard says. (Sorry I haven't made 'em up early to give y'all a
It’s a Party, Kinda
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The Stupid Virus Has an Antidote!
Several weeks ago, I brought y'all some interesting news that confirmed something I've long suspected: Stupid is contagious. At least these were the findings being released from John Hopkins Medical School and the University of Nebraska whose scientists claimed to have discovered a virus that makes people stupid. I had a lot of fun opining on who I thought should cover their mouths when they
The Belle’s Barbecued Pecans
Hello folks and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen! We're making my Barbecued Pecans! They're a great munching snack for those football games. Here I'll walk y'all through the recipe. "The Belle's Barbecued Pecans" 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup of Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon ketchup 2 dashes hot pepper sauce 4 cups of pecan halves We'll begin by melting two tablespoons of butter in a small boiler. We'll stir in
Cullen the Angel Boy
Hello folks, let's chat.. Before we officially file Christmas 2014 away, I feel it's important for us to gather up any loose stories from the season. Remember, if you don't capture the funny, it gets away. I can't let that happen to Cullen the Angel Boy, as seen here with my granddaughter, Carlisle Mae! It simply begs to be told. My BFF, is an actress, set
Empty Me
There's this song, Empty Me by Chris Sligh. The lyrics strip me down every time I play it
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. I realize my recipes often have the somewhat interesting names, but 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