I don’t know why the High Holidays always sneak up on me. This year, when Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year) rolled around, I found myself a bit unprepared yet again. The beginning of school has been a bit more hectic than anticipated and we’ve done a little travelling. So about a week before, I realized that we… Read More Honey Lemon Roasted Chicken
My husband, Chef J, is from Texas. There are a few things that he grew up eating that weren’t a part of my childhood culinary experience. He ate a lot of chicken-fried steak with cream gravy, chili (NEVER with beans) and a Texas classic: King Ranch Casserole. This is, apparently, a staple at church suppers… Read More King Ranch Casserole
We are still getting used to the crazy early middle school mornings around here. The Boy has been doing pretty well with that whole getting up at 5:30 a.m. thing. He’s not thrilled about it but it’s becoming our new normal. Since he has to be on the bus by 6:30, we’ve come up with a… Read More Anything Goes Breakfast Wraps
Shrimp and grits can pretty much be found on every menu around here. And the preparations vary wildly. Some feature shrimp in a heavy cream sauce, some are cajun type versions with lots of spicy sausage and veggies with almost no liquid, and some are basically just shrimp in a dark and flavorful gravy. The grits… Read More Shrimp and Grits
I have a confession to make. I not a huge hamburger fan. I like beef just fine and I love me some yummy carbolicious buns with cheese and what-not. But a big thick bunch of ground meat is just not super appealing to me. What I tend to lean towards are the “kids menu” burgers that are… Read More Lowcountry Mama’s Favorite Cheeseburgers
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