There are a handful of things that come out of my kitchen that I’ve never had anyone else top. No offense to the rest of the world, but I just have a hard time eating these things at a restaurant or someone else’s home and not being disappointed. Typically, I do not order these items when eating out because I … Read More
Mushroom Rice
What’s your family’s favorite side? In my original (Mama, Daddy, Sister & me) family’s meals, our two most frequently consumed sides were Mimi’s Green Beans and Mushroom Rice. Even non-mushroom lovers just rave over this rice. It’s so flavorful and wonderful with just about anything. But our favorite dish to serve it with is roast beef. It’s just magnificent. I … Read More
Corn and Bacon Chowder
The evenings are getting nice and crisp around these parts. That calls for none other than a hearty bowl of soup. One of my favorites comes from my K-12 Private School cookbook. That’s one of my most beloved sources of recipes! While in a rut a few years ago, I was thumbing through and discovered a wonderful corn and bacon … Read More
Fried Green Tomatoes
Growing up in the South, you would’ve thought I would’ve been eating Fried Green Tomatoes from the time I started eating solids. But, for a large part of my life, I boycotted them along with any tomatoes other than those found in recipes for Spaghetti, Lasagna, Chili, Salsa, and Ketchup. I still do not enjoy just plain tomatoes. But when … Read More