Deep South
Homemade Lemonade Recipe
Homemade Lemonade is so refreshing and delicious! When you have lemons, you should make old-fashioned Homemade Lemonade. When you make it yourself it tastes just like your Grandma used to … Continued
Hushpuppy Recipe and History
History of Hushpuppies Hushpuppies are finger-shaped dumplings of cornmeal that are deep-fried and traditionally served with fried catfish. Also know as corn dodgers, they are especially popular throughout the South. … Continued
Ice Box Pie History
An Ice Box Pie is a delicious classic southern dessert that was named after the ice box that these pies were kept cool in. These Ice Box Pie were … Continued
Iced Tea History – Sweet Tea History
There are two traditional iced teas in the United States – Iced Tea and Sweet Tea. The only variation between them is sugar. Southerners swear by their traditional sweet … Continued
Key Lime Pie History
Did you know that Key lime pie, unlike apple pie, is a uniquely American dessert? Key West, Florida, is famous for its fabulous key lime pie, one of America’s … Continued
Minorcan Clam Chowder History and Recipe
Beyond the debate of whether creamy, clear, or tomato-based clam chowder is best, St. Augustine, Florida, has its own famous hopped-up version called Minorcan clam chowder. Hopped up – … Continued
Pecan Tassie Cookies Recipe
Learn how to make Pecan Tassie Cookies with this easy recipe Pecan Tassies are a favorite Southern cookie – especially during the Christmas season. It is thought that Pecan Tassies … Continued
Slugburger History
Eating a Slugburgers is a matter of preference, not of practicality. You either love them or hate them! In fact, some people actually crave them. Do not worry, slugburgers are not … Continued
Southern Fried Chicken Recipe
The quintessential southern dish is Southern Fried Chicken. There are as many recipes for Southern Fried Chicken as there are southern cooks, with most being passed down through generations. The … Continued
Toast To Father
Father’s Day – A Feast For My Father In my hometown of Atlanta we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the publishing of the book, Gone With The Wind. … Continued