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 …
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