There are some snacks that separate the intrepid from the staid, and none more so in the South than boiled peanuts. Among my circles, people have capital O-pinions about whether not boiled peanuts are ambrosia …
Latest Recipes
Cajun Seasoning
If you like your food spicy, and I do, a good Cajun seasoning blend is a must to have around the house. Around here, it gets added to meats, fish, eggs, veggies, pasta, and even …
Seafood Boil Spice
One of my favorite things to do on a nice evening on the deck is work up a Low Country Boil or grab some seafood from my favorite takeout place up the road, spread up …
It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
KatieWhooooo, it’s Barbecue week, y’all! Prep is underway– today was Sauce Day, spent making 7 of the 8 sauces I usually serve alongside my smoked treats.
The Classic Bacon & Tomato Sandwich
For as long as I can remember, the classic tomato and bacon sandwich is the first and best food of summer for me, and finally… FINALLY… my tomatoes are ripe. It never really feels like summer …
Cast Iron Skillet Brownie
Sometimes after a long week, the best thing is to be sitting around a table with friends sharing music, and laughter, and love. Last night I had the signal pleasure of sitting around my table …
The Perfect Pear Cocktail
One evening last fall I came home from a long day of work (I’m a teacher and working musician, and those days can be extra, extra long, putting me home later than most folks reasonably …
So How Did We Get Here?
Once a year, on the weekend before Labor Day weekend, we host The Barbecue at our house. The Barbecue is a sacred occasion on our calendars, and though the attendees change from year to year, …
Roasted Carrot & Dill Orzo Salad
When I first decided to throw a big barbecue shindig, I knew I needed an amazing side that could find its place on the buffet table while holding its own outside in the hot May …
Bake Or No Bake Graham Cracker Crust
I love a good graham cracker crust. So many of my favorite desserts feature a variation on this theme, whether it’s the sweetly solid crust of an amazing cheesecake, the crumbly sugary crust that serves …