Many words can be used to describe me---wife, mother, full-time employee, just to list a few. But when it comes to cooking, especially southern food, the word that best expresses who I am is "passionate'. I grew up in south Alabama among some of the best southern cooks you would ever want to meet. My childhood and teenage years were spent at my granny's house. I have such fond memories of gathering around her table and eating yet another delicious made from scratch meal. I loved helping her in the kitchen, and she taught me more about cooking than anyone else I've known. She didn't use a cookbook or a recipe. She just knew how things ought to taste and the perfect ingredients to make them yummy. When I put out a meal of my own for family and friends, I can only imagine her at the table smiling her sweet smile and give an approving nod as she takes her first bite. We love entertaining. And most anytime there's a gathering there's almost always food as a centerpiece. We've had many friends and family in our home over the years, and they all love a good old fashioned southern meal. Given how many of these folks either want recipes or help to learn how to cook southern meals, it occurred to me that just maybe I could combine my passion with a chance to give a little of what my granny gave me to everyone else. This blog will attempt to do just that. Check-in often for new recipes, restaurant reviews, cooking tips, general thoughts on food, and just general commentary on living a southern life. I hope you like what you find and look forward to spending a little time with you.