Tag: Southern Food
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Southern Celebration
This weekend calls for celebration! We have Valentine’s Day on Sunday and then Mardi Gras on Tuesday. I think I’m going to have to combine the two. How about a Sunday brunch for two? Oh, by the way, it is Let’s start with Eggs Hussarde This is my favorite Brennan’s Breakfast. This is Emeril’s version…
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Southern Stuff
Here we are in Arkansas having yet another snowfall! Okay, it was pretty the first couple of times, but I’m ready to see some color! I’ve posted the above picture before and received many nice comments on my black and white photo, however, it is actually a color photo. Just not a lot of color.…
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Southern Welcome!
Welcome February!!! So much to enjoy in February. First of all, thank you so much to Kelee at The Katillac Shack. She informed me this morning that I won a $20 gift card to Hobby Lobby from her great give-away post which honored her friend Colette. Go check it out! Okay all of the February…
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Southern Tortilla Tuesday!
The wonderful tortilla. So versatile, so affordable, so yummy! What can you make with the wonderful tortilla? Chicken Tortilla Soup Perfect for a chilly day (or a hot day, or a windy day . . . hmmm, just about any day)! 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, finely chopped 2…
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Southern Fun
Just for fun: and for Foodie Friday Today’s Lagniappe: Cheese Straws A Southern classic 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 cup shortening 3 to 4 tablespoons water 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon paprika Sift together the flour, salt, and dry mustard. Cut in shortening…
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Southern Goodies
Around our house we enjoy football. With the playoff games going on it has been a lot of fun watching the games and rooting for our teams (New Orleans Saints – win, Dallas Cowboys – lost). While we are watching the games, of course, like so many, we enjoy having a little snack. 6 Layer…
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Southern Goodness
One of my favorite meals these days is smoked/grilled catfish. My husband and I have been experimenting with different techniques and have come up with what we think is the very best! We use a smoker/grill that is similar to the one my brother, Jay gave us when we got married. First, we season the…
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Southern Freeze!
It isn’t just cold, it is freezing! My neighbor flies his flag every day. Here it was this morning in the COLD winter wind: Okay, so let’s warm up with some food for: One of my favorite sources for recipes is emerils.com. Everything I have ever eaten at his restaurants has been fabulous and I…
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Southern Fun in the Kitchen
Let’s have some fun in the kitchen for Foodie Friday at Designs by Gollum and a first for me with Show and Tell Friday with My Romantic Home. Some of the best recipes I have found come on the label of the package for one of the ingredients. I love the chocolate chip cookie recipe…
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Southern Sides
Many years ago, I lived in Fort Worth, Texas. A fabulous place to live. After Fort Worth, I moved to Las Colinas, Texas which is between Fort Worth and Dallas. While I was living in Fort Worth, I worked for a while doing computer work for Travis Avenue Baptist Church. Those were great times. The…
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Southern Cranberries
Southern Cranberries? I know, I know, I’ve never seen cranberries grown in the South. However, as so many Americans, we Southerners love cranberries with our Thanksgiving dinner as much as the next family. Not only are they such a beautiful red color, they are also delicious and nutritious! According to Ocean Spray: They help cleanse…
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Southern Recipes
Recently, a visitor to this blog contacted me via Facebook. We are now friends on Facebook, and, what a friend she is. Her name is Cindy Johnson, and she is a retired Home Economist from Georgia. Cindy was kind enough to share a great recipe with me and allow me to share it with you.…
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Southern Wild Turkeys
When we lived out by the lake, every now and then, we would see a beautiful wild turkey pass by our house. Now that we live in town, we don’t see much of the wild turkeys. I miss that. Turkeys are fascinating to watch. The males “strut” for the females with their feathers puffed out,…
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Southern Holiday Eve Recipes
The whole gang (I’m sure my family appreciates being referred to as a gang) will be showing up the Wednesday before Thanksgiving or before. They will most likely be tired from their travels and need something warm and comforting to eat. Of course, there are a couple of considerations. One family member doesn’t like fish…
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Southern Hospitality
Yes, it is time again for Foodie Friday with Designs by Gollum! Before I share a great recipe with you, I want to update you. As many of you have already read, I have joined an incredible group called Soldiers’ Angels. What is Soliders’ Angels? Soldiers’ Angels is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing aid…