Author, Mom, Herder of Cats
In the south, certain foods, just go together. Like peas and carrots. So when the hunter gatherer came home from a trip to the local Wal-Mart with a prize catch of Spare-ribs, I knew I had to cook baked beans to go with. This simple to follow recipe is one that’s been around forever, I think. But its not only good, its frugal. A one pound bag of navy beans (which is what’s in those cans you buy) is usually around 88 cents. The additional… Continue Reading …
There’s not an ounce of chocolate in this fudge so if you’re looking for chocolate move along. If you’re a caramel lover, you’ve come to the right place! Kids love this fudge and so do the grown ups! Its super rich but oh so wickedly delicious. I started experimenting with this recipe when I was a ‘poor’ graduate student and buying extras like chocolate cocoa powder were just not in the plan. I’ve heard this called Russian Fudge (guess Chocolate was an issue for them… Continue Reading …
Typical southern sweets like these Southern Pecan Pralines grace almost every southern household during the holdiays. They’re not terribly difficult to make and you can change the flavor a bit by adding a little almond extract in place of some of the vanilla. But they’re yummy, creamy and rich! I make these every year. (let the sisters in-law make the divinity and fudge!) note: Don’t create any unnecessary humidity in your kitchen while you’re making these! Don’t turn on the dishwasher or cook… Continue Reading …
This fruitcake recipe has been around our house since Noah was a first mate. More cake than fruit, and the added Grand Mariner makes it extra yummy. Might want to keep the cake away from the small ones. They’ll love the fruitcake cookies from earlier! Mind you, this ain’t ya mamma’s fruitcake and certainly not the one you’ll find in the grocery store. You know the one, the little bricks from the Claxton Company are southern staples, but this is the real deal and… Continue Reading …
These yummie goodies have been a Christmas standard since I was a child. My Aunt Betty, who loved to cook, discovered this recipe in a Southern Living magazine (I haven’t a clue what issue) But she made them and they were such a hit, they began making an annual appearance. We all looked foraward to the beautiful boxes of cookies from Aunt Betty! They’re rich, but oh so good and even the fruitcake haters in your house will love these! Yield: 9 dozen Ingredients 1/4… Continue Reading …
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