August Theme: The Prepared Home
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Have you ever had a jar of homemade peach butter — the kind that’s simmered on the stove until thick and makes the whole house smell like fall? Every summer my kids (who are all grown now) and I go down to Georgia, where I grew up, to visit my folks, and we all go…
Do you remember the kind of banana pudding that showed up at every reunion, every funeral dinner, every Sunday table — the kind with the meringue swirled up high and browned just right on top? That’s the banana pudding I grew up eating and still make today. This was my mama’s recipe and I’ve been…
There’s a shelf in my pantry that makes me stop every single time I walk past it. Rows of jars, little jewel-toned jars of summer all lined up just waiting to be cracked open come winter (if we can wait that long). Today I’m covering all the basics of canning so you can get started….
This easy Berry Cherry Fruit Crisp comes together in one cast iron skillet with sweet, juicy fruit and a buttery oat topping that’s hard to resist. Yesterday I was out running errands and doing some antiquing for a video in Lexington, Kentucky, when my husband called and said that an old friend of his from…
Three ingredients. A few minutes of your morning. And a biscuit so good it’ll make you wonder why you ever bought them frozen. Do you remember the last time you had a really good homemade biscuit — the kind that is soft as a pillow with a perfectly crisp, buttery crust? I raised my family…
If you grew up in the country like I did, you know there’s nothing better than a homegrown tomato in the middle of summer. Eat them straight off the vine, slice them up to serve fresh alongside your Sunday dinner, or add some sweet cherry tomatoes to your pasta salad for lunch – or my…
Mid-July in the south means the humidity has kicked in and the air quits moving. The cicadas get loud, and the only sensible thing left to do is find some shade and something cold to hold onto. It’s the kind of heat that can take it right out of you. If you live in the…
Who doesn’t love a good pie? Today, I’m excited to share a recipe for Blueberry Chess Pie. This pie is not only delicious but also easy to make. With a sweet, custardy filling and a burst of fresh blueberries, it’s a dessert that everyone will love. Perfect for summer picnics, family gatherings, or just because,…
If your kitchen counter is overflowing with garden tomatoes and you’re wondering what to make next, this list is packed with simple, summery recipes that let those fresh flavors shine. There’s nothing like a fresh tomato in the middle of July. Juicy, sun-ripened, and so full of flavor it barely needs anything else. Whether they’re…
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