“The smell of good bread baking, like the sound of lightly flowing water, is indescribable in its evocation of innocence and delight…” -M.F.K. Fisher in The Art of Eating But what about the sound of good bread making? Yes, the sound, at least when it comes to these yeasted cranberry-pecan …
Earlier this month in Nashville, the rains came down, the floods came up, and a building floated down the interstate. We were lucky and escaped with only a wet basement. However, many more were not so fortunate, including “our” farmers, the Delvins, who lost 70% of their crops, including about …
Ok, I admit it. I made a mistake last week. I bought only 3 grapefruit for brunch, figuring one half for each of us and leaving one extra. Normally, this would have been plenty as the girls aren’t too fond of plain grapefruit. But this time Tim, always happy to …
Oatmeal our way. Easy enough that a 9 year old can make it, and does most mornings, all by herself. Tasty enough that a 4 year old will eat it, without complaint. Healthy enough that a 33 year old mom can feel good about it.
Much like Krispy Kreme and its famous “Hot Now!“ donuts sign, I think Southern cooks could benefit from a “Hot Now!” biscuits sign. Call this neon biscuit beacon an updated version of hollerin’ or triangle-ringing - the modern day equivalent of the traditional dinner bell. Or breakfast bell. Or supper …
Growing up I detested eggnog. I probably still would except that our local dairy was giving out samples at the farmers’ market a few weeks ago. Not one to pass up free food, I got a cup, took a sip, and lo and behold had a “Mikey moment”. I liked …
I haiku. Do you? Pumpkin. Cranberries.Autumnal cinnamon rolls.Nuts. Maple glaze. Yum!
Take classic Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce and put a summer twist on it. Add thick slices of heirloom tomatoes and swap bacon for the traditional ham to create Eggs Blackstone with “Holidays Sauce”. My girls call it “holidays sauce” but we don’t save it only for special occasions. We’ve …
Make these. Quick! Strawberry season is almost over. Come winter when you open your pantry looking for inspiration for breakfast or “breakfast for dinner” (my fave!), you’ll be glad you did. *Note: After attending a canning class last Saturday at our local Ag Expo where I missed the hallway for …