Author: Gritcooking- A Southern Girls Taste

I was raised on a large farm in a small community of Long Shop, Virginia. Just a stones throw from Blacksburg, Va and a short drive to the WV boarder. I grew up appreciating Appalachia cooking with low budgets and home grown veggies. What honestly tastes better than a warm tomato out of the garden sliced fat with salt and pepper? Maybe a bowl of good brown pinto beans and cornbread. Or even better grilled trout fresh caught from the creek! My childhood was a dream... and what has made my passion for food- sharing good meals with good friends and loved ones. My food always has a story and always in sizes to share. I now have begun a new adventure with my love Jason, and we created the Bellman and Concierge LLC and reopened the beautiful Oaks Victorian Inn. A childhood home I knew well growing up and now saving for many to enjoy as a Boutique Bed and Breakfast. Cooking for guests and sharing traditions. Come visit us at https://theoaksvictorianinn.com Im a county girl with a lot of love to share and I share in my cooking, stories and big hugs. Girl raised in the South cooking- that's me! GRITCOOKING! I hope you enjoy and please, share and give feedback on what you like or wanting to know more on. Much LOVE always.

Coconut Curry Chicken

Being the primary chef of the family and trying to make it fairly easy I lean on basic staples to pull together yummy options. I use our rice cooker often with rice being the complimenting starch to any savory. I love to visit all the varieties of rices. This also utilizes the simplicity of the…

Shepherds Pie- from a childhood memory.

So growing up the youngest- I have so many memories of the really cool friends of my older siblings. One person especially was a great Scotsman of the Campbell clan, named Andrew, with a huge red beard and a personality that was vibrant and alive. He was very smitten with my sister Leslie. I would…

Biscotti for that perfect bite

Growing up on a farm I didn’t get introduced to this delightful dipping cookie until into my adult years. I learned to appreciate cafe drinks and treats traveling abroad. I loved how Europeans enjoyed a biscuit or a cookie/cake with tea and the famous biscotti is the perfect crunchy sweet bite for dunking in your…

Simple pepperoni rolls (replacing pizza pockets)

In times like these it fun creating recipes that are easy- but versatile. I keep creating with multi meals or snacks in mind for easy heat up solutions. These rolls can be eaten next day cold or frozen for great grab and heat snack. The egg wash inside adds a bit of richness. Use store…