Happy Tuesday, everyone! I've shared this recipe before for this banana bread, but since I decided to bake a loaf, I thought I would share it again. This recipe has been in my family for years, and it is the absolute best I've ever made. I tried other banana bread recipes, and I always return … Continue reading Banana Bread
My husband and I moved from Saint Louis to South Alabama. We lived in the area for 29 years, and while it was a wonderful home for our daughters and us, South Alabama is home to both of us. But, it’s been cold! When we arrived with the moving truck, it was 81 degrees in … Continue reading Tortellini Soup
Happy Hump Day! Who loves a low country boil? I would have to say it's ranked up there with one of my most favorite meals, and if you're feeding a crowd, it's one of the most leisurely meals to serve! I've shared this recipe before, but I thought I would share it again since we're … Continue reading Low Country Boil
Who loves a good shish-kebob? It’s one of my favorite dishes, and I once did an article for the magazine, and the entire dinner was on a stick, including dessert and salad! I learned while prepping for this meal, you can put anything on a stick to eat, and everyone gets their own, so it’s … Continue reading Grilled Balsamic Rosemary Steak, Bacon, Potato & Mushroom Kebob
Recently a very good friend of mine sent me a text saying she went to dinner with some high school friends, and for the first time got major judgement from one of them on how she dressed. She went on to say it was over a particular shirt she had bought at a very popular … Continue reading Encouragement
Can you believe Fall is just around the corner? Summer is coming to an end and after spending summer evenings under the Willow Tree, it's now time to start thinking fire pits and outdoor heaters, sitting around the table with friends and some wonderful fall comfort food. Recently, I had the privilege/blessing to contribute to … Continue reading Pumpkin Casserole…..Really?
Hello everyone and happy summer! Have y'all been as busy as I have thus far? And where did it go? School will be starting for some of the schools here in a few days. As I said, we've been busy with various things, graduations, a bit of travel, house guests, dinner gatherings under the Willow … Continue reading Hey…..I Saw You In a Magazine
A couple of Saturday's ago it was one of those mid-spring transition days in St. Louis. It was raining and it was a bit cool and I really had no plans for the day, which was a bit unusual. I was having a bit of a blah day, and I know for a lot of … Continue reading Rainy Days and Comfort Food
I was cleaning out the closet in the laundry room the other day, you know the dreaded closet that is the catch-all for items you just want to put somewhere. Anyway, I looked to the top of the closet and there they were--neatly stacked boxes that held my fine china. Yes, my fine china was … Continue reading Fine China and Fond Memories
It's amazing how an aroma can conjure up such memories and insight. I decided to fry some chicken fingers the other night. I was home alone and knew I had to cook this chicken or it was going to spoil. When my oil was heated I dropped the chicken in and as it began to fry, … Continue reading Fried Chicken and Sweet Home Alabama
Southern Savorings 