Food + Drink
Savoring the Season: Spicy Watermelon Margaritas
The sun is blazing, and its late afternoon on a Sunday. We retreat to our patio to escape the sweltering heat. The ceiling fans are humming overhead, and the wind down begins. Warm weather appetizers are a must and we start with crispy polenta rounds, with creamy burrata, sliced watermelon wedges, and a arugula tossed
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Food + Drink
Mascarpone Tart with Honey, Oranges and Pistachios
Our Supper Club gathered recently to enjoy a good meal, friendship, plenty of laughter, and of course, good wine. We are a diverse group of friends with varying backgrounds that move across the personal, religious and, political spectrum which makes for spirited conversations, while breaking bread. If only we could all solve our differences while
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Food + Drink
Scenes from My Pantry: Turkey Lentil Sloppy Joes
Loved “sloppy Joes” as a kid. Messy by design and delicious. These days the aim is still delicious but, lighter more healthy choices. Using lean ground turkey and the hearty lentil beans, is a great alternative to preparing this traditional meat-centric meal that still feels substantial and comforting without sacrificing the flavor. This recipe makes
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Cocktails
When you are serious about your cocktail…. A Maiden’s Prayer
The Maiden Prayer has all the elements which allows you to create this cocktail anyplace, anywhere with a few quality ingredients which include gin, orange liqueur, and fresh orange and lemon juices. A slightly sour but refreshing palate opener. A perfect lead to a good meal anytime of year. A Maiden’s Prayer Cocktail Makes
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Food + Drink
Wicked Buttermilk Cornbread
Rumor has it, southerners make the best cornbread. Now, not being a true southerner does not mean it’s not possible to deliver a wicked cornbread recipe. Don’t raise your eyebrow my southern friends when honey is mentioned in the recipe, and whole kernel corn too. Bacon drippings and lard are divine but honey and buttermilk
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Food + Drink
Rural America….Southern Hospitality and Chicken Pot Pie
Life invariably provides twists and turns. There is no avoiding them. Through this bittersweet symphony of life we are usually in the midst of counting our blessings, and balancing our challenges. My parents moved to a rural small town about 10 years ago. Southern roots run deep in this town and weddings, new babies,