Beignets
Tara on Aug 29th 2009
In 2003, dear hubby and I visited New Orleans for his 40th birthday and our anniversary. We enjoyed that trip immensely and were charmed by the city’s history, culture, architecture, and delicious food. One of my fondest, most romantic memories of that trip was sitting outside Café DuMonde – eating my first Beignet and drinking […]
Grandmother’s Oatmeal “Fudgies”
Tara on Aug 25th 2009
This is one of the easiest Southern treats I know how to make. I have fond memories of playing Rook and eating Fudgies at Grandmother’s house. Grandmother was the Rook champion of Trousdale County, and I still remember her whipping up Fudgies between Rook games on cold winter nights at her house. To please my […]
Danny Evins’ Risi e Bisi
Tara on Aug 20th 2009
Danny Evins should be a familiar name to local residents of my hometown since he founded Cracker Barrel Old Country Store nearly 40 years ago. Danny’s daughter Betsy and I were friends in high school and college. We were both brides’ maids in each other’s wedding. Although we don’t see each other much any more […]
Freezing Peaches and Blueberries
Tara on Aug 17th 2009
By the end of summer, our extra freezer will be full of corn, peaches, and blueberries, and strawberries. I love having these tasty fruit items on hand to make our breakfast shakes and fruit cobblers. Frozen peaches, blackberries, and strawberries can also be used to make preserves at a later date too. I felt so […]
Sugar Free Orange Cream Float
Tara on Aug 11th 2009
Just because I cut back on sugars and carbs doesn’t mean I sacrifice simple pleasures. Here’s one of my favorite summertime sugar free treats. I whip this up in under a minute in our Magic Bullet. It can also be made in a blender. 1 cup ice cubes 1 12 oz bottle chilled Stewart’s Orange […]
Salsalita Turkey Salad
Tara on Aug 8th 2009
Here’s an easy summer time meal that leaves us satisfied without that heavy feeling. It has a thick slice of Boar’s Head Salsalita Turkey from the deli. The Salsalita turkey has a kick of south of the border spice- which we love. You can vary this salad with your favorite greens and veggies. Here’s how […]
Salsalita Dressing
Tara on Aug 8th 2009
One of my favorite dressings is not one I can purchase at the grocery. But it is so very easy and is delicious over certain salads or served as a veggie dip. Here’s all you have to do: Mix equal parts Ranch Dressing (I had O’Charley’s) and Salsa (I used our recently canned salsa) together […]
Salsa
Tara on Aug 4th 2009
This is a recipe I got from a good friend whose family resides in Utah. So it is an authentic western dish. Salsa is a versatile condiment and a staple for cooking around here. We love it and have found many ways to use salsa. I’ve made western dressing by adding equal portions of salsa […]
