Momma had this huge heavy black electric waffle iron that made four seperate waffles. It always scared me a bit with how it steamed and sputtered and clanged close when Momma dropped the hot lid on the golden batter. She would make a mountain of warm squares waiting butter and warm syrup. Dont use a…
Call me crazy… I know no stranger… Its just who I am.
Where I grew up in that quaint community in Virginia, neighbors loved one another like family, sweet tea always welcomed you on front porches with swing time, conversations and sometimes some song. ( ok most times good music) So when I tell people my door is always open, some look at me crazy – you…
Jamaica Beef Oxtail stew- over coconut rice
Summer fare can consist of fresh corn on the cob, garden dug tatars and sliced ripe tomato. Momma always added a fresh chopped salad with a dolop of hommade thousand island dressing or simple oil and vinegar. Fresh is best! When it comes to farm living you appreciate every little morsel . One item I…
Caprese Crustini -summer must – easy , fast, classic, yum!
Summer back yard time isn’t complete without this easy appitizer. Fresh basil from the portch garden and tomatoes off the vine. This was a added item to my menues once I came to the West Coast. So tasty! Bread is so important! A good fresh French crostini or bole is so key to this taste….
Grit Cooking- A Southern Girls Taste 