What Happens at the Table
There’s a moment at the table that comes a little later. When the noise settles.When the phones are set aside. When someone starts talking, the rest of us begin to listen. That’s when the table becomes more than a place to eat. It becomes a place of connection. I remember nights when my boys were […]
Baby Greens with Persimmons, Feta Cheese and Spiced Pecans
This mixed green salad has the perfect balance of salty feta cheese, sweet persimmons, dried cranberries and John’s nuts.
John’s Nuts
This recipe was shared with me by a friend of mine, John Church. John gave me a bag of these one Christmas, and they were delicious. I love the flavor, which is not too sweet and has a slightly spicy kick to it, and they are one of my holiday favorites. These nuts will go […]
Orange and Fig Vinaigrette
Last summer, I bought some orange-flavored olive oil and a fig balsamic vinegar at our local farmers’ market. The vendor was experimenting with a new salad dressing recipe, and he asked me to taste-test it. I was pleasantly surprised! This pairs well with any baby mixed green salad. I also use it as a marinade […]
Carmel Apple Pecan Pie
The weather here in Texas is finally cooling down, and it is beginning to feel like fall. New-crop apples are now available, and this is one of my favorite desserts. I usually double the recipe and freeze one for later. If you decide to do this, you can prepare the pie (including the streusel topping) […]
Banana Breeze Pie
Mrs. Jernigan’s Banana Bread
I love serving an assortment of quick breads for breakfast when we have company. Banana bread is one of my favorites. It pairs great with yogurt, fresh fruit, or your morning coffee. This is the perfect way to use up those overripe bananas you have on your counter (the riper the bananas, the better)—hint: NEVER […]
Banana Pudding
Granny Davenport’s Lemon Icebox Pie
A Lemon Ice Box Pie is a no-bake classic Southern dessert. An ice box dates back to the early 1800’s and was used to keep food cool before electricity and refrigerators were available. These insulated boxes would hold between 25 and 50 pounds of block ice and would last 2-3 days during the summertime.
Lynchburg Lemonade
Lynchburg, Tennessee, is the home to the world-renowned Tennessee whiskey distillery, Jack Daniel’s. This distillery was established in 1866 and was the first distillery registered in the United States. Jasper Newton Daniel, known as Jack, was the master distiller for the popular Tennessee whiskey Old No. 7. What does the No. 7 stand for? This […]