Shortly before writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson noted in his account book: “Broached a pipe of Madeira, 1770 vintage.” By 1826, the year of...
Popular fundraising event offers wine tasting and friendly competition. The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council (YAC)‘s 3 Blind Wines, in its fourth year, is back on Tuesday, October...
You have worked hard to lose your excess body fat and developed some new eating and exercise methods that now need to become habit. Once you...
Succulent specialties, from Greece to Alabama. By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Take that ball and run with it: To take charge, and go all...
Dijon mustard and jezebel and comeback sauces. By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Run like a scalded dog: Same as run like the wind, only...
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...
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...
Cracking Into Coconut Cake and Pie By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Tacky: Not gracious. Certainly not classy. Somewhat cheap or trashy. Think Sara...
Have a hearty Hanukkah By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Guilty as sin: REALLY REALLY GUILTY; as guilty as one can get. Deserving of...