Southern Byways

September 10th, 2007

Southern Spoon Bread

I know that it is easy to simply pick up a package of cornbread that simply requires water… which I have no problem with by the way, but I thought this morning, we would make it from scratch. ;)

2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1 tsp baking soda
2 cups cornmeal (I prefer the rougher textured variety)
1 tsp salt

Prepare […]

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September 4th, 2007

Iced Tea… Southern Style

In the north, most of our ice tea came out of a tin. You add the powdered mix to water, stir and then add ice cubes. Not so in the south. They take the time to make it from scratch. Just in case you want to give it a try, here’s a recipe…
3 cups boiling […]

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August 18th, 2007

Alligator Pear Facial For Dry Skin

Have you ever seen the back of an alligator… that probably has something to do with the name of this masque.
Just couldn’t resist sharing this recipe. ;)
Here are the ingredients for a complexion that even an alligator would envy!
2 tablespoons distilled water
1 avocado
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon almond oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon […]

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June 12th, 2007

Southern Recipe of the Day - Hot Pecans

3 cups pecan halves
2 Tbs. butter, melted
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground thyme
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Melt butter. I nuke it, but be careful, it doesn’t take a lot of time to melt this small amount.
3. Add all ingredients to bowl with butter […]

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June 5th, 2007

Southern Recipe of the Day - Kentucky Jam Cake

1 cup butter
5 eggs
2 cups sugar
3 cups flour
1 cup strawberry jam
1 cup raisins
1 cup nuts ( I prefer pecans)
1/2 tsp. salt
1tsp cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. rum flavoring
1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, stirring well after each.
2. Place flour and […]

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June 5th, 2007

My Cookbook Pick for Today… and why

And you thought that you had to be from the south to cook like a Southerner… apparently not. The fact that these two gentlemen were from the north didn’t stop them. I was just looking at some of their recipes. I have no idea what pickled peaches taste like or blackened potato salad. I really […]

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June 2nd, 2007

The Vidalia Onion Contest

Do you have an amazing onion recipe that everyone raves about?? If so, you are going to want to go here and enter. There are three prizes to be won, but first prize caught my eye…
Flying to Orlando for a fun family getaway (4 person maximum) including dinner with Chef Ashton, airfare and lodging (approximate […]

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May 25th, 2007

Crockpot Chicken Creole

 Too busy to cook?? Okay, who really wants to when the nice weather has just arrived?? And since I just picked up a crockpot, I was looking for a few recipes to check out. The ingredients below I usually have on hand… The Louisiana hot sauce and Cajun seasoning I will have pick up. The […]

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May 1st, 2007

Southern Peach Ice Cream for One

Now, you can’t find a dessert any more southern than peach ice cream!!
Ice Crean Recipe
Or how about this??

Gingerbread Recipe
Or maybe this…

Key Lime Pie Recipe
Now if this isn’t Southern Comfort food, I don’t know what is!!
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April 17th, 2007

World’s Grits Festival (ST. George, South Carolina)

Arrowhead Mills Organic Yellow Corn Grits, 24-Ounce Box (Pack of 4)
You have probably heard of grits… but have you ever tasted them?? I decided to go looking and found this recipe for you. It’s Cheese and Onion grits. Sounds like a good combination to me!!
Ingredients…

1 cup - Grits
2 cups - water
1/4 cup - chopped onion
2 […]

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