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Getting Real
A few weeks ago Jimmy and I were driving east in North Carolina to meet James at a State Park where he had been working on a class project with his team and professor. It was morning and we were going...
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Whole Wheat Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes, tall and fluffy!
Girls like pretty. Boys want flavor. When the two meet it is a glorious blending, a union, an alliance of shared contentedness. In our house there are three boys and one girl. Jimmy, James and...
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Easy Poached Eggs… perfect for girl’s weekend
Yes, it’s that time of year again. When the three of us, Dana, Andrea and I head down to Hawks Cay for fun in the sun… a girl-cation. We’ve been going for five or six years now and we have our...
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2016…the year of fresh fruits and vegetables
I began the day after Christmas. In anticipation for the new year I pulled out my favorite water-glass. I made a silent pledge to myself that I would drink a minimum of eight glasses of water a day....
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Healthful Grab ‘n Go Breakfast Cookies
I should have known when I put sunscreen on my toothbrush that I was moving waaaay too fast. I was behind schedule, running late to take my father to a routine doctors appointment. I knew he would be...
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Breakfast Egg Cups…perfect for your commute!
Morning comes awfully early when one has a commute. And I don’t know anyone who wants to sit down to a hearty breakfast the minute they open their sleepy little eyes. It seems we all hit the floor...
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Spaghetti Squash Hash Browns and they’re good for you!
Here’s a little quickie to help you take a stand against temptation this weekend. Wait. Are you really going to pretend you’re not going to be tempted? C’mon. We’re all going to brunch. We’ll all...
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Colossal, Gooey Pumpkin and Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Rolls
These Pumpkin and Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Rolls are the stuff dreams are made of. They are a twice a year indulgence. These are the cinnamon rolls you fantasize about serving Christmas morning but...
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Shrimp and Grits…yes, please
Last week we had a monstrous hurricane bearing down on us and after getting the house and yard storm ready all I could think of was the enormous amount of beautiful dolphin, wild caught shrimp,...
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Apple Pie Oatmeal
I have been preparing Apple Pie Oatmeal for my son, James, for 24 years. My 94-year old father requested some the other day so I made up a huge batch, warm and fragrant with cinnamon, apples and...
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Thickest, Richest Hot Chocolate
Nothing better than breakfast in bed for yourself and your lover! Do you recall your first truly spectacular cup of hot chocolate? Not the kind that comes out of a packet but the first cup you ever...
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Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
Nothing says southern hospitality more than hot biscuit straight out the oven, especially when you have a house full of people. Buttery and fragrant, these biscuit can be the foundation of a great...
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Bacon Gravy…omg!
This is the week before Mother’s Day and plans need to be made for all the glorious Moms out there! My wonderful mother died three years ago and I’ve got to tell y’all, not a day goes by that I don’t...
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Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Cake
Hey, y’all. I’m trying to bake around workmen in my kitchen and I’ve got way to much on my mind. My cousin’s wife underwent her second surgery this morning continuing her battle with cancer....
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Summer Berry and Greek Custard Stuffed Croissant
Breakfast has never been better. I saw the movie Mama Mia 2 this past Sunday and I was propelled back to the Greek islands, thinking of the splendor of mornings where breakfast can be as simple as...
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Nutmeg Muffins with Cinnamon Honey Butter
Y’all, we have a whole week not to let Christmas morning brunch get on top of us. Yes, we have our Yuletide standbys… I can’t seem to let go of that brie-sausage-mushroom-cheddar-parsley-bread...
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Mediterranean Scrambled Eggs, Strapatsatha
Best breakfast ever. And, by the way, the sour cherry preserves are handmade. Recently I saw a video on facebook showing, amongst other things, breakfast in Greece. It was spot-on in that really...
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SoFlo Hangover Sandwich
I have not “tied one on” in a very, very long time, however, I do recall ever so vividly the aftermath, the hangover, of a few particularly wicked benders. After an all-night drinking binge one feels...
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Overnight oats 3 ways
Hey, y’all! I’m looking forward to sharing this recipe with all y’all. It can be so difficult to stay healthy and in shape as we get older, (can I get an amen?), but what we have going for us and...
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Banana Pecan Bran Muffins
I am so stoked for Christmas morning. I love having an easy breakfast buffet set up while emptying our stockings and opening presents. Family members can make their plates and replenish them at their...
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