Over the past few months, a dear friend from my Mississippi Delta days, Miss Dot aka Dot Hester, has been undergoing treatment for a terminal illness. I had heard about it for a while, had checked in with various friends on her well-being & state of mind and kept hearing various reports on the … [Read more...]
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Traveling Through & Dealing with the Southeast’s Ice Storm
Sunday I was in Virginia Beach, VA for work and when I posted a photo of my beloved she-crab soup, my friend Lisa posted she was enjoying some a few hours south in Charleston. As I flew home Monday, snowflakes began flying and weather forecasts began sounding alarms. Lisa was continuing her tour … [Read more...]
Lessons Learned at the Chef’s Table — Pastaria and Hog & Hominy
Have you ever sat at the chef's table at a restaurant? You know, either a table in or bar that allows you access to the kitchen. Every time I go to Pastaria with a friend or two, I hope I'll be seated there (bigger groups are really more convenient to visit at a regular table). But have to admit, I … [Read more...]
Top 15 Things You Can Do to Survive Extreme Cold — Tips from a Panel of Experts
I still remember the advice I was given as I moved to Oklahoma for college. I was told to be sure I had a good coat. It wasn't what you would think was brilliant advice, but as someone who had lived in a place where you make short moves from your warm car to a warm building, coats were something I … [Read more...]
The Year in Review aka What Stood Out in 2013?
The other day as I was reading some of the blog posts I subscribe to, one from Ryan at Agriculture Proud grabbed my attention and I though I need to copycat him a bit. The post -- Year in Review: Top Agriculture Blogs of 2013 -- provides a review of some of the things that stood out for him. I … [Read more...]
Pecans are Definitely my Favorite Nuts, Can’t Get Enough!
When you drive around the South, you get used to seeing homes surrounded by a few pecan trees. It isn't that every house has pecan trees or anything, but you see it often enough that it is pretty normal, especially when you get into more rural areas where people are living on the farm. My mom grew … [Read more...]
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