The tuna-stuffed avocado might be the easiest-to-make meal ever. Even so, it packs a ton of heart-healthy and anti-inflammatory nutrients that stick with you for hours. Equally important, it’s delicious, just like a southern food is supposed to be. My husband and I are often ravenous after church on Sundays, so this is one of …
Food substitutions can make your meals much more nutritious. It isn’t difficult, as long as you follow a few basic guidelines. Food Substitutions – Flavor vs. Nutrition I’ve always enjoyed a variety of flavors, so I learned to cook at a very early age. My mother always had a full-time job, so I didn’t have …
My very southern family had a traditional New Year’s Day dinner that we always had. Regardless of where we lived or what our situation was, my parents would never think about changing it up. Main Entrée for a New Year’s Day Dinner The most important part of the meal was including some sort of pork. …
Knowing southern manners is essential when living in the South. Every southerner knows the importance of good manners. Whether he or she uses them or not is a whole ’nother story. Southern Upbringing It seems like there’s something about southern mamas—and sometimes daddies—that compels them to harp on the importance of being mannerly. I think …
Cooking hacks make putting food on the table quick and easy. One of the things that keeps people from cooking at home is the time it takes to shop, prep, cook, and clean up. Once you learn a few basic cooking hacks and reset your thoughts about how to get a nutritious meal on the …
The classic shrimp cocktail salad turns an old favorite from 50 years ago into something new and fresh that you’ll be proud to serve to family and guests. All you need are salad bowls, a mixing bowl, and some food staples you probably already have in your kitchen. Oh, and of course, you’ll need shrimp. …
These last minute Christmas decor hacks can save you when time gets away from you during the holidays. No one has to know that you’ve put everything off until the last minute. Simple and Budget-Friendly Christmas Decorations If your house isn’t ready for the season at this late date, don’t despair. In fact, there are …
This “welcome to a southern home” post is all about showing how to start and keep traditions without losing your mind. It’s not difficult, so don’t worry. In fact, anyone can have the trappings of a “southern home.” Southerners know how to create a welcoming home that looks good, smells good, and has lots of …
Celebrate Christmas with style rather than overspending. I know. That’s much easier said than done. We all know it’s easy to overspend during the holidays, but so many of us do it anyway. It’s that time of year when we want to make everyone happy with gifts, food, and of course, the decorations. Celebrate Christmas …
Making butter is a fun thing to do, regardless of your age. It has both symbolic and real value that stays with the person throughout life. There’s also something about homemade butter that evokes all kinds of nostalgic feelings. And when it’s something your grandchildren make, it’s all the better. A little more than a …