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Fried pickles make me think of my friend, Stephanie, who I met in Chicago, but she was Southern as the day is long. She had a beautiful lilt to her voice, she was so comfortable in her skin (I still envy her that), and she'd been through some awful times (her father passed away, and … Continue reading Old Bay Pickle Chips
Hey, y'all! Our family was excited to take our second trip to coastal South Carolina last week, and it was SUCH a dream. I don't know why, but I'm obsessed with Spanish moss. I think it's haunting/romantic/creepy all at the same time. My kids and husband never missed an opportunity to poke fun at me … Continue reading Homemade Pimento Cheese
For whatever reason, when I was a newlywed and found myself in a new town with 0 friends, I discovered Food Network and The Barefoot Contessa and developed a serious girl crush on Ina Garten. Where had she been all my life?? Ohhh, right, living an impossibly posh life in the Hamptons with Broadway producers … Continue reading Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Processed with VSCO with e5 preset 3 cups chopped tri-color tomatos 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata and green olives 1 TBS store bought pesto sauce 1 large garlic clove, grated 1/3 cup grated fresh parmesean or pecorino 3 TBS olive oil (or more depending on your taste!) 3 TBS fresh chopped basil, plus more for garnish … Continue reading Italian Bruschetta
Processed with VSCO with e5 preset Hey! It isn't often you get to partner with adorable, young college students on a food project! Can you imagine my delight at being approached by a former student about collaborating with her on a delicious steak recipe? Collegiate Cattlewomen of K-State is the name of her organization, and … Continue reading Summer Street Tacos
So, I was at a potluck the other night, checking out all the food, since...you know, that's what you do at a potluck. What a feast for the senses! It's so fun to get a glimpse of what everyone's tastes are. What everyone thinks is special enough to serve to their friends. I love it … Continue reading Karie’s Aunt’s Taco Salad
Why ever not? I ask! Candy in cookies is one of life's most precious pleasures. Why should Blizzards and Sonic Blasts get to have all the fun? Through lots of experimentation, I found that leaving the Butterfingers in semi-big chunks creates these addictive little crunch-pockets throughout. If you're as obsessed with crunch as I am, … Continue reading Butterfinger Blondies
One of the (many) things I love about plays and musicals is that it opens you up to all kinds of new cultures and worlds. I probably never would have ventured to try krumkake if not for Church Basement Ladies. What a fun experience! I actually learned quite a bit about special Norwegian dishes. My … Continue reading Norwegian Krumkake
Ok, so hotdish/casseroles! They're the bread and butter of a family's survival when extracurricular activities take family members away from home in the evenings. I've been away a lot since rehearsals started for Church Basement Ladies, (I was honestly hoping to audition for the next production at Theater Atchison, but those hopes were dashed when … Continue reading Green Chicken Enchiladas
My mother Kathy used to make these all the time growing up! Lucky for me, I never knew how easy they were to make. Something this yummy shouldn't be this easy, you almost feel like you're sinning as you smell the glorious smells wafting from your oven. My mum got this recipe from an old … Continue reading Kathy’s Shortcut Caramel Bars
Highbrow Downhome 