I grew up in a sort of "New South." I lived in the suburbs. I didn't really eat traditional Southern food, unless you count ba...

So lately summertime busyness happened. Cakes happened, cookies happened, party planning happened, trying new foods happened. Blogging did n...

I came across this tomato pie recipe just after I'd eaten a delectable one at Kerby Lane Cafe in Austin, so of course I had to try ma...

Oh, mayonnaise.  I can't decide if I love you or hate you. You're gross in excess, but you complement a turkey sandwich so nicely. P...

Shrimp and Grits is my all-time favorite Southern dish. Maybe it's because most others are fried or clobbered in mayonnaise, and this is...