This Isn’t a Political Column, Unless It Is
Hello folks, let’s chat…Has anyone seen Bubba? He went “off the grid”— his words— as soon as the whole spy thing started. The last time I saw the boy I was trying to tell him there was nothing to worry about but he kept shushing me and pointing to the dishwasher. “What now?” I asked. Bubba motioned to me to follow him out to the dock. Once
Turn the Volume Down, Please
Facebook is like a social media almanac. Scroll through the news feed and picture after picture will tell you, just in case you don’t know, that summer vacation has begun in earnest. Sadly, you will not see the farmer and I represented at the beach. If we manage to get away, (and this belle is determined to do so), our best chance will be in
From the All Things Southern Mail Bag…
Hey folks! If you want to hum a few bars of "Wait a Minute, Mr. Postman", that'd be cool. We’re foregoing our Southern Quote today to open the mailbag. I have the cutest email to share with y’all. It comes from Tiffani Chavez in Moriarty, NM! Tiffani writes: Dear Shellie, I’ve almost finished reading your book. Where have you been all of my life? I LOVE, LOVE,
Summer’s Great Grilled Tenderloin
Hello folks and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen! When I hit upon a winner, I always share it with y’all as quickly as possible, right? Well, I'm happy to share Summer’s Great Grilled Tenderloin with y’all. It’s my new favorite way to prepare tenderloin. “Summer’s Great Grilled Tenderloin” 1 2 lb. pork tenderloin 1 tsp. Chili powder 1 tsp. Garlic salt 1 tsp. Poultry seasoning 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning 1
That’s One High Priced Politician
“Can I get you anything else, a piece of cake, maybe?" I looked up and smiled at the same pleasant-looking older man who had helped me unload the car and set up my book table when I first arrived at the church. "No sir, I'm good for now. Y’all have been mighty good to me." I could tell he liked the sound of that. He had certainly
To Tell the Truth, by a Little Dog Author…
Hello folks, let’s chat… Big name authors have book-signing events where people line up around the store to get their signatures. This doesn’t happen to me and my author friends. We’re what they call B-list authors. We’re the ones sitting at our table trying to appear friendly but not desperate while y’all avoid eye contact with us, lest you feel compelled to purchase our book
A Note to My 17-Year-Old Self by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson
Dear Seventeen Year Old Shellie, I’m supposed to write you and explain some of the things you need to know before you go any further. Yes, I realize that “you know.” Why? Because you say that all the time but I’m talking about things that aren’t even on your radar, Missy, things that will help you live this life as deep and wide as possible. Does
Who Holds Your Treasure?
“Here, Keggie,” my granddaughter said, “Hold my frog, please. I don’t want to lose it.” It would be a waste of time for anyone to tell Emerson she shouldn’t play with frogs. That ship has sailed. And for the record, this Keggie complied. You may or may not share Emerson’s fondness for frogs, but I’m guessing we all know what it means to trust someone to
Darrell Waltrip in the Southern Quote
He was born February 5, 1947 in Owensboro, Ky. By the age of twelve he was an avid go-kart racer, at sixteen he entered his first stock car race, and by his early twenties he'd become a regular at the fairgrounds track in Nashville, Tenn. Darrell Waltrip quickly became one of the nation's top short-track drivers. He spent a decade earning a living on the short
Crockpot Fiesta!
Hello folks, and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen. I’m going to show you how to make my Crockpot Fiesta. It’s a great make ahead meal. “Crockpot Fiesta” 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Two tablespoons butter 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon Tony Chachere’s Cajun seasoning (of a good season-all) 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup chicken broth, 1 pound chicken breasts 1 (15 ounce) can