I hope everyone had a pleasant and fun 4th of July.  We are camping in Tennessee.  From our campsite we saw three different magnificent displays of fireworks.  I always get a little teary watching them burst against the dark sky especially when a local radio station synchronizes patriotic music to the brilliant explosions.  The phrase [...]

On April 7, 2010, my husband had a heart attack.  During his stay in the cardiac ICU, I kept thinking this can’t be happening to Richard.  He eats healthier than anyone I know.  This fact was driven home several times since that scary day when our friends and family members say the same thing, “I [...]

March was the busiest month I’ve had in a long time.  For those of you who know me, you know that is REALLY busy.  Anyway, life got in the way, and I didn’t post an article during March.  I was disappointed I couldn’t get it worked in. 
Today’s article will be short, but at least I’m [...]

Peach Cake and Fried Ice Cream
 
          When we have company I like to try out new dishes on them.  Mostly I do desserts.  This past Tuesday and Wednesday we had out-of-town guests so I fixed two brand new items which quickly made their way to the top of my keep pile.
          If you give [...]

The long wait for my newest release is almost here.  DARK SECRETS OF THE OLD OAK TREE will be on the shelves March 1.  Since this is the very first book I completed, I’m excited to finally see it in its finished state.  Yesterday, while Googling myself, I found the first review of Dark Secrets.  [...]

Where did 2009 go?  It was here a few days ago, but suddenly it is gone along with the spirit of the holidays and the preparations for our New Year’s Eve party.  The only thing left of those fleeting memories are the boxes of Christmas decorations stacked in my dining room waiting to be put [...]

Just one day away from Thanksgiving dinner and I am up to my elbows in turkey, dressing, and some variation of every vegetable known to man.  It seems that since my children have become adults, they also have become picky about what veggies they will eat.  I long for the days when I could put [...]

 
I’m spending the next few days in Lincolnton, Georgia.  The leaves are changing, and there is more than a nip in the air.  Last night, we ate chili at a friend’s house.  I love chili.  Spicy chili.  Green chili.  White chili.  Cincinnati chili.  You name it, I love it.  The following is a recipe I [...]

A couple of weeks ago, my sister visited me for a few days.  As we always do, we ate our way from Jacksonville to Tampa.  One of my favorite restaurants is Buca di Beppo.  It’s a great Italian eatery with the best lasagna ever (nine layers).  They also have one of the greatest salads.  It [...]

This past weekend, combining two of the South’s most favorite foods, Jekyll Island, Georgia held its Shrimp and Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival.  During the island-wide event, chefs competed in the Fifth Annual Shrimp and Grits cook-off. 
That reminded me I haven’t cooked my favorite version of the dish in a long time.  Here’s the [...]