Homemade Lemonade

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

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

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 Chowde

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

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

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

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