News From Southern Foodways Alliance In this series for the SFA I am examining iconic Southern foods that define summer. I’m sharing a little history and...
The HottyToddy.com Recipe Contest has cooked up some mighty fan competition within its first two weeks. From great-grandmother’s secrets to a Pulitzer Prize nominee, contest recipes...
A bread, a salsa, a sauce, and a drink that are all the berries. By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK I found myself: A grammatically...
Business Insider list focuses on noteworthy culinary stars. As Paula Deen convalesces from foot-in-mouth disease, Business Insider reminds the public at large that there are plenty of...
By Tom Freeland, HT.com blogger I’m making a point of cooking local as much as possible, and for a month have pulled that off. The word...
Shrimp, salad, salsa and other savory summer satisfiers. By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Catch as catch can: To make do with what’s available in...
Self-taught 24-year-old mixologist gets notice from Eater At the ripe old age of 24, Jayce McConnell has created quite a buzz. Known to most Snackbar patrons...
Three versions of the Southern go-to favorite By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Pig in a poke: What one gets when ordering grits in...
By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Pokey: (1) An adjective in Southern slang, referring to being slow and lagging behind. The way we all...
Keep it lighter with a Mediterranean twist By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Carry on: To express oneself in an exaggerated manner, just shy...