I tried this recipe out for the first time with my mother-in-law’s Baptist Sunday school group. But before I served it, I disclosed that it had real apricot brandy in it and was disclosing that fact because I was sensitive to their religious beliefs. The group was silent for a few […]
Foodie Fridays
Banana Pudding Pie
0 commentsThe first time I ever made this pie, the folks I served it to didn’t say a word. They just kept eating as they gazed at their plates. I was worried. Maybe it wasn’t good and they were too polite to say anything or push it aside. Then I took a […]
"The Help's" Pumpkin Pie
0 commentsIn anticipation of Thanksgiving, I thought I’d share with you my favorite pumpkin pie recipe. A friend of mine from New Orleans – Carol McCall – shared it with me. It was her housekeeper’s recipe and I’ve never seen another recipe like it for pumpkin pie. I wish that I […]
Coconut Cream Pie
0 commentsI’ve learned something about coconut. Just like rhubarb – you either love it or you hate it. I’ve never met anyone who is ambivalent about coconut. And, for those coconut lovers – self included – this is truly one of the best recipes coconut cream pie I’ve ever found. I […]
Not-Your-Usual-Pie-Crust-Recipe
0 commentsJanuary 23rd in National Pie Day, but why wait until then to enjoy the dessert which – I’ve read – is supposed to be very trendy at the moment. In the South, pie never, ever goes out of style and whether creamed, baked or fried, pies are Southern staples at all times […]
Cake in a Jar
0 commentsWhen my son was deployed, he missed his Mama’s home cookin’ – and especially one of his favorite cakes. Fortunately, I knew how to make “cake in a jar” and have been doing so to give as Christmas gifts for several years. So, in anticipation of the holidays – and […]
Charlotte McGuirre's Punch
0 commentsI wanted to share this recipe for a crowd-pleasing punch which you may find useful during the upcoming holiday season. I got the recipe from a friend who served it at her daughter’s wedding and I have served it many times after – most recently at my mother-in-law’s birthday party. […]
My Mother-in-Law's Favorite Cake
0 commentsI spent a good portion of the day today with my mother-in-law and doing so inspired me to share her favorite cake recipe. My handsome half and I moved away from his home town a few years ago and when we went back to celebrate her birthday the year after we […]
Stoup's On!
0 commentsI’m in Annapolis enjoying the weather and the boat show that we’re here to see. We travelled here with friends who are boat owners and sailors and seeing the show through their eyes is much like watching joyful children at Christmas. It warms my and my handsome half’s collective hearts […]
Smothered Steak
0 commentsThis last recipe of the month is a guaranteed hit with the men-folk. How do I know? Well…I actually caught my handsome half – whom I thought had been civilized by his Mama – eating directly from the pan and licking the spoon after dinner. Sort of the main course […]