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Stirring the Soul
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Integrity and the Hummingbird Cake
I am too nice. I know it. Everyone who knows me knows it. As far as bad qualities go, this certainly isn't the worst, but it does leave...
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Jun 1, 20202 min read
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Trudy's Salad Dressing
I'm not much of a drinker, but I do enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail on occasion. Here in NC, we have become a destination for...
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May 31, 20202 min read
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Fruit Fluff
My family traveled a lot when I was a kid. We would sometimes eat at buffet restaurants while traveling, particularly Shoney's. I don't...
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May 31, 20201 min read
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Chicken Noodle Casserole
When you cook vintage recipes, particularly ones from Southern church cookbooks, you sort of figure out a certain formula for casseroles....
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May 31, 20202 min read
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Macaroni Slaw
This was an unusual recipe I came across in a cookbook perusal. It wasn't one I had originally planned on, but I found myself with a...
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May 31, 20201 min read
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Italian Zucchini Crescent Pie
As far as I know, I am not Italian. There are a few paternal mysteries several generations back, but according to Ancestry.com's DNA...
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May 31, 20202 min read
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Crabmeat Canapés
I appreciate the finer things in life. I may have grown up a country girl, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy glitzy jewelry, glamorous...
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Apr 21, 20202 min read
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Simple Fried Squash
We are making preparations to plant summer squash soon. I am looking forward to sautéed squash, squash casserole, squash stir fry, and,...
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Apr 21, 20202 min read
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Mama Kate's Cowboy Cookies
Howdy partner! According to legend, cowboy cookies were enjoyed on the trail by real cowboys, sort of like the first power bars. Being an...
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Apr 21, 20202 min read
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Pie in the Sky
At the time of this writing, we as a country and world are in the midst of a pandemic due to COVID-19. I have been healthy and able to...
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Mar 31, 20202 min read
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Chicken Tetrazzini
I never had chicken tetrazzini outside of church dinners. I didn't even know what it was called until I was, admittedly, well into...
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Mar 31, 20202 min read
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Creamed Chicken Livers
I am typing words I never thought I would type: I made chicken livers. I do not like liver, chicken or otherwise. I am not super...
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Mar 30, 20201 min read
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St. Patrick's Day Dinner
This is the story of my St. Patrick's Day Dinner. Links to the recipes are found below. Corned Beef Balls in Cream Sauce:...
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Mar 25, 20201 min read
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Simple Sautéed Cabbage
Cabbage is not the most glamorous of vegetables. Everyone sings the praises of spinach and kale, lettuce wraps are fashioned out of...
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Mar 25, 20201 min read
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Country Taters
Everyone has their own taste in decorating. I have my own taste, and I believe everyone has the right to decorate to their own taste. One...
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Mar 21, 20202 min read
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Corned Beef Balls in Celery Sauce
St. Patrick's Day was coming, and as soon as I saw this recipe, I knew what I would fix. I have quite a bit of Irish ancestry and enjoy...
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Mar 21, 20202 min read
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Donna's Goulash
I saw this recipe for goulash and by title alone knew I wanted to try it. My grandmother used to make this, and it was such a yummy...
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Mar 21, 20201 min read
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Lemon Raspberry Cake
I love to bake. Cakes are my favorite things to bake. I have made cakes for family and friends for many occasions. I have made Peter's...
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Feb 15, 20204 min read
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Spice Cake and Icing
I have had a strong urge to bake recently. I couldn't last weekend because we didn't have any eggs. I remedied that during a quick stop...
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Jan 18, 20203 min read
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It's Been a While
It's the day after Christmas. And I have posted anything in a while. I have a few good reasons for that and am looking forward to posting...
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Dec 26, 20191 min read
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