New Year’s Day Dinner Are you planning to dine on black-eyed peas and greens this New Year’s Day? Tradition tells us it will bring good luck and prosperity in the New Year. I cannot speak to the efficacy of this practice, though I admit that when I consider the events […]
The Scent of Autumn Autumn is in the air and nothing responds to that fresh air under crystal skies like the smell of bacon frying in the kitchen. Come to think of it, frying bacon has seemed like a worthy response to change in many seasons of my life. Standing […]
Tennessee Tradition Only a few miles south of I-40, between Memphis and Downtown Nashville, lies a Tennessee tradition. There, along TN highway 100, sits the Loveless Cafe, a destination that has served weary travelers for more than 60 years. Though it has seen a number of important transitions during that time it still offers guests a […]
To a Kentucky girl with a heart for traditional Kentucky flavors, this recipe for Candied Bourbon Bacon Bites stands out as both special and uncomplicated. In fact it uses only three ingredients most Kentucky cooks are likely to have on hand: bacon, brown sugar and bourbon.
One of the wonderful things about summer is the abundance of fresh herbs. Those hardy, persistent plants are a delight to the senses…
Tomorrow the New Year will be here. I’m ready. I have a resolution in mind – to simplify. I have Lucky Black Eyed Peas ready to go on the stove in the morning. I have the bone from my Christmas ham to season it with and the few other ingredients […]
This recipe for Hot German Potato Salad has been passed down through the generations. Flecked with bacon, onion and parsley, it is a delicious reminder of my German heritage and a personal favorite. A thrifty old-fashioned recipe, It is perfect for picnics, potlucks and family gatherings.
Pan Roasted Corn and Tomato Salad is full-flavored without being fussy. Heat seared in a skillet primed with bacon and onion, then simply dressed, succulent fresh corn makes a delicious base for this filling side dish. Serve either hot or at room temperature.
I just love Jamie Oliver. I used to watch Oliver’s Twist and I would get hungry just listening to him talk about food. (It’s probably the accent!) I can remember drooling over the risotto he cooked. It sounded so good that I even tried it myself, carefully watching and following […]