Year: 2013

Soft Shell Crabs – fried like my grandma used to make

Soft Shell Crabs – fried like my grandma used to make

My grandma was from Louisiana and that is where she learned to cook all the good Southern delights. She then passed down many recipes to my mother who, in turn, passed them along to me. However, I’m 41 years old and I’ve never had fried […]

How to choose a good melon

How to choose a good melon

Do you ever see people in the grocery store who are holding a melon, inspecting it, closing their eyes and taking a big whiff and wondering what in the world they are doing? Well, they are actually trying to see if the melon is worth […]

Zucchini Crisps with Basil Dipping Sauce

Zucchini Crisps with Basil Dipping Sauce

I had a very large zucchini in my refrigerator that I had bought from my local grocery store. I was looking for a new way to cook it and remembered that I had recently seen something about “zucchini crisps”. Evidently, zucchini crisps are the new […]

Restaurant Review: EDISON at The Grove Park Inn

Restaurant Review: EDISON at The Grove Park Inn

I recently enjoyed a girl’s trip to the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC with one of my dear friends. It was the kick-off to her 50th birthday celebration that is intended to last at least a month. Personally, I think a month is probably […]

Food for a Baby Shower

Food for a Baby Shower

My husband and I are throwing a couple’s baby shower for some dear friends in two weeks. Two weeks is the magic number for when you need to begin getting ready for any decent sized party. This isn’t because I am Type A, it’s because […]

Carnitas

Carnitas

Carnitas are something I started eating when I lived in San Diego. They are so good and add a great variety to the basic beef or chicken taco! Like many of you, I am busy. As much as I would like to cook for hours […]

Coconut Rice with Mangoes

Coconut Rice with Mangoes

This simple dessert of coconut rice with mangoes is a bit different than your normal dessert. It’s sweet and creamy and is a great way to end a meal with a lot of spice. Check out our previous post  on where we learned about this […]