Cast Iron Skillet
I got my first cast iron skillet for my birthday in April. I’ve always wanted one, but never got around to buying it for myself. It sat in my cupboard for months because I was actually afraid to use it. It seemed to be so […]
Author: Denise Raymond
Chicken and Bacon Waffles
My son’s birthday was this past weekend. I always try to make birthdays special in my house and it starts with a fabulous breakfast! He asked for chicken and waffles. He had never had it before. Actually, no one in my family has ever had it. […]
How to plan a football party
The most wonderful time of the year is finally here…. FOOTBALL SEASON!! You know what that means….Time to start planning a football party!!! Here are some basic key factors to consider when planning a football party: TIME: This might not seem like a big issue, but […]
Win a Six-C Spice Blend!
Here is our first contest. The first person who answers the question below correctly wins a jar of McNack’s Six-C Spice Blend. Please be advised that this will be posted to Facebook simultaneously so time is of the essence. Get your vote in now. Just […]
Pasta, Power Greens and Bean Soup
Pasta, power greens and bean soup sounds incredibly healthy doesn’t it? Well, it kind of is. I like to think that the health benefits of the power greens cancel out the bacon that is in there. I have never cooked with bacon in my soup […]
Roasted Okra and Tomatoes
Like a true Southerner, I love okra! A friend of mine (other than Melissa) has a beautiful garden. The other day, she gave me a bunch of okra and tomatoes. She had told me that she recently made stewed okra and tomatoes for her husband and […]
Brisket Tacos with Red Cabbage
I love watching the show “Chopped” on the Food Network. That is how I have come to know the name Alex Guarnaschelli since she is one of the judges. I came across her recipe for Brisket Tacos with Red Cabbage in the May 2011 Food […]