Savoring now and storing for later
My daughter and her husband were trekking in and out of our house as they loaded up their vehicle for the day long trip back to their home in Houston. It’s always an emotional moment for your happy hostess, known as Keggie to my family and friends, and this day was no exception. Five-year-old Connor Maher, the second to last member of The Fabulous Five grands,
Take it to Jesus
One evening, during the lovely chaos of this past Christmas season, I found my firstborn grandchild sitting alone with tears running down her precious little face. When my grands cry, my heart melts. I have identified this as one of the laws of motion that Sir Newton overlooked. The poor man could only come up with three? Please. I have tons. Like, a grandchild’s body that
Alexa is Cool But She Makes Me Nervous
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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