Over the Top Chocolate Pie
This is another new recipe I tried just for y'all, my beloved Coon Creek neighbors. Oh, the sacrifices I'm making
Karen Lensing Dip
This dip has become a family favorite. Warning--you might want to double the recipe; it's kind of addictive. I don't know what its real name is, but my family named it after the first person we knew serving it. 16 oz. Monterrey Jack Cheddar Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers 1 tomato diced (We've found we like to substitute a can of Rotel tomatoes) 1 Bunch chopped green onions 1 Can chopped
Clean the Pantry Swamp Soup
Welcome back to the ATS kitchen, friends. I’ve been living in the Louisiana Delta long enough to know we may have a few more cold days before this thing warms up for good. Here's one of my great old standby soup recipes. Stock the ingredients now and keep the recipe handy. It'll be a nice treat for the family during one of those season ending
Papaw Stone and the African Mongoose
Hello folks, and welcome back to the porch! I'm up to my eyeballs in last minute details for the Great Southern Wing and a Prayer Tour! It's closing in fast now! I'll be leaving Wed. morning to drive to Nashville, TN where River Jordan and I will kick this event off at the famous Loveless Cafe! I hope y'all will follow along with us as
Sheila Walsh visits ATS LIVE
Sheila Walsh drops by ATS LIVE to discuss her latest release, "Gabby, God's Little Angel"
Ruthie Thinks It Through
Hey, y'all! Good to see everyone back by the porch. Have a seat, and let’s chat…~smile~ My niece is a college graduate making her way through pharmacy school. In other words, the girl has some book smarts. Ruthie, whom I like to call Sunshine, is also blond and, by her own admission, easily confused. Ruthie has authorized the disclosure of the following story and the use
Crawfish Etoufee’ for Cheaters
Short on time and long on cravings? Coming pretty close to the old fashioned start-from-scratch version, this one goes out to you weary workers sitting at your computers wondering what you can pull out of the hat for supper. One quick stop at the supermarket and in less than an hour you'll be dining southern style. 1 chopped green bell pepper 1 chopped white onion 1 stick butter 2
Spit-Shined in Public
Hello folks--has it really been a week since we met on the porch? Have mercy! Someone needs to slow this train down
Too Many Programs Open
Hello to all my Coon Creek friends! It's a pleasure to see y'all on the porch this morning. I realize everyone has tons of things to do. I feel very fortunate that you've made time in your day for me and All Things Southern. I hope you have a great time here. I've already swept things off and put out some refreshments; pick your pleasure
“Domestic Regrets”
Yesterday, LuEllen and Betty were sitting out on Betty’s front porch, watching their kids playing in the front yard. They were enjoying one last cup of coffee and some adult conversation before going in to start dinner. Their conversation was monopolized with the usual….housework, kids, etc. I think LuEllen and Betty must have six or seven school-age kids between ‘em and a couple lap younguns.