Hello folks and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen. I’m gonna show y'all how to stir up a delicious green bean casserole without a single can of cream of mushroom soup! We’re making history here folks. Step back. My version is called “Cheesy Green Beans” and it’s got tons more flavor than the old standard. Ready? Let’s get cooking! 1 stick unsalted butter 1 large

Hello folks and welcome back to the ATS kitchen. I’m about to stir up my “Too Tempting Tamale Dip.” You might think tamales aren’t very southern. I’d have to disagree. While they might not have originated here, those of us in the LA Delta adopted tamales a long time ago. I’ll show you the ropes! 1 (16-ounce) can chili without beans 1 (8-ounce) jar picante sauce 2 cups

Several days ago I bragged, I mean blogged about my daughter's work at Kitchen Belleicious and her debut in the pages of Southern Child magazine.  Since then, I've alluded to another, larger annoucement. This would be that, my friends.  While it was exciting for this proud mama to see Jessica's work at Kitchen Belleicious getting a little press, nothing can compare to the joy of watching her pursue a passion that will change

*Dear readers, this article ran yesterday in my weekly inspirational column for The News-Star, a Gannett owned daily out of Monroe, LA. I thought you may enjoy it being reprinted here. BORN FOR ETERNITY He was small for his age, his voice timid. The clothes he wore hung on his body in folds. I wondered if whoever bought them had done so with growing room in mind.