My grandpa never drank milk. For as long as mom can remember, he crumbled a piece of cornbread in a tall glass of milk every day at supper, and ate it with a spoon. When I was younger, my grandma had a wood burning stove that she used to bake the best biscuits and cornbread. She would … Read More about Cornbread
Crab Mold
If you’re a seafood lover, then you’re sure to love this spread. Mom has made this dish to serve at family gatherings and holiday celebrations for about 40 years. She doesn’t recall how she came upon this recipe, but we’re glad she did. We call it a mold because it has the thick consistency of … Read More about Crab Mold
How to Dry Herbs
I like to grow a variety of herbs: parsley, thyme, oregano, basil, rosemary, sage, and cilantro. I always plant more herbs than we can possibly use, and they often rot, drown, or dehydrate in the Florida sun before I can do anything with them. I’ve been on this food preservation kick lately, so I decided to dry and … Read More about How to Dry Herbs
Liquore di Limette, or Lime Liqueur
You probably think that I spend my weekends making hooch. Not so. This weekend I’m gathering my Halloween decorations, and it seemed like a good time to make yet a another liqueur before I become overwhelmed with the holidays. I thought about making a pumpkin liqueur, but I only had limes or grapes in the frig. Limette is tart, more … Read More about Liquore di Limette, or Lime Liqueur
Lentil Soup
My dad grew up eating Lentil Soup, and it’s a dish he still makes today. Dad believes this is a fairly good representation of his mother’s recipe. This dish is easy to make, and tasty too. If I have extra pasta sauce, I use it instead of the canned tomatoes, garlic powder, oregano, and parsley. … Read More about Lentil Soup