Baked Goods
Pumpkin Pie/Sweet Potato Pie
As I said before, mom and grandma Jean always made the best pumpkin pies, and I think I could make myself sick by eating these fall favorites. This is one of their recipes that […]
Southern Classics
Apple
Apple Pie Moonshine
Moonshine, white lightning, mountain dew, hooch, or Tennessee white whiskey is a high-proof distilled spirit, generally produced illicitly. As some of you might remember, my mothers side of the family is from the mountains of […]
Family/Friends
Kentucky Derby Time
It’s that time of year again. It’s time for the KENTUCKY DERBY. Now I have never been but would love to attend the event. When I think of the Kentucky Derby I think of all […]
25 Days of Christmas
Red Velvet Cake
I have to admit. I did not start eating Red Velvet Cake until I was way into my 30’s. For some explainable reason, my family never made this cake. I am not sure to this […]
Baked Goods
Hummingbird Cupcakes
Any true southern kitchen has to have at least 3 cake recipes that are traditionally southern. One is the Red Velvet Cake, another is a Coconut Cake, and last but not least is a Hummingbird […]
Casseroles
Sweet Potato Casserole
My family begs me to make this creamy baked dish every Thanksgiving and Christmas. What makes it so good is the pecan topping! What’s odd is I did not grow up eating this recipe. My […]