Hi y’all – it’s Amanda here! Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. These days, between smart phones and emails, work events and school functions, it’s rare to find a few moments in each day to gather and connect with the people we love, sans distractions. With all the...
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Chili Mac
Well, y’all – the time has finally come – it’s cold outside! As lifelong southerners, the January chill always comes as a shock to our systems, and there’s nothing we’d rather do than stay inside, bundled in our coziest pjs and snacking on pie! While we’re already getting excited for...
Skillet Cornbread
Hi, y’all – Amanda here! In the South, a well-seasoned cast iron skillet is worth its weight in gold. When my great-grandmother Lorene Carpenter passed, the only thing my mother asked for was her cast iron skillet. Making cornbread in a well-seasoned cast iron skillet enhances flavor and gives cornbread...
Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
Hi y’all – Amanda here! Now that we’re about to ring in the new year, it’s time for one of my favorite traditions – black-eyed peas! When I was a child, my papa always encouraged me to eat my peas if I wanted to be rich with coins. There’s an...
Mock Champagne
The perfect New Years Eve mocktail is here! As simple as it is delicious, you'll want to whip this one out for parties all year long... Ingredients: 3/4 granulated sugar 1 cup water 1 cup canned grapefruit juice 1/2 cup fresh pineapple juice 1 quart ginger ale Fresh mint...