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,
Texting Trouble and What’s That You Say?
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Hidden Riches
I ran across a fascinating story about the late newspaper publisher, William Randolph Hearst. I want to share it with you because of the tremendous truth I think it holds for all of us. As the story goes, the tremendously wealthy Mr. Hearst was an avid art collector who spared no expense in acquiring treasures from all over the world. One day, Mr. Hearst read about
Fire in the Hole!
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Shellie’s Shrimp and Grits
Hello folks and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen. Brace yourself, fellow southerners. It has come to my attention that some of our listeners have never had Shrimp and Grits. I am prone to forgetting that we have people with us who aren’t from around here but never fear. I’m prepared to fix this. My Shrimp and Grits recipe is killer good and
Shellie’s Deep Dish Skillet Pizza
Hello folks, and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen! I’m always trying to perfect my pizza techniques. And I must say, my veggie and feta cheese pizza was mighty tasty! But, I’ve outdone myself this time. I created a Deep Dish Skillet Pizza that will make you think you’re sitting at your favorite pizza house. Here, feast your eyes on this
He knows your name, do you know His voice
I have a friend named Tanya (short A) from South Louisiana and a friend named Tanya (short O) from North Louisiana, who spell their names the same exact way but pronounce them differently. Please don’t tell them this, because it’s embarrassing, but their name game causes me great confusion. I agree. A belle should know how to pronounce her friends’ names, especially when she’s known Tanya
Big Girl Panties and Why We Need a “Witless” Protection Program
Hello folks, let's chat…If you’re a regular around here you may have noticed that I’ve not been opining much on the Presidential election. Don’t mistake that for indifference. I believe we’re about to cast one of the single most important votes of our entire lifetimes. I simply refuse to engage in public arguments which get uglier by the day. Why? Because I’ve yet to meet anyone
Why Can’t We Be Friends
Hello folks, let's chat… I don’t have all the answers for fixing our increasingly divisive world, but it would help if we made an effort to listen to each other again, however different the other person might seem. Might we turn to a story for illustration? I’m not the type to do the manicure/pedicure thing. I’m still not sure how it happened. All I know is, I
Skillet Enchiladas with Smoked Chicken and Fresh Veggies
Hello folks and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen. You know that habit I have of taking whatever’s on hand and inventing new recipes that are uncomplicated and delicious? Well, can I humbly say that I hit it out of the park again? Let me tell y'all about my Skillet Enchiladas with Smoked Chicken and Fresh Veggies. “Skillet Enchiladas with Smoked Chicken and Fresh