Coming on the heels of my boiled peanuts post, another decidedly Southern staple is black eyed peas. When I saw this recipe for a relish in Southern Living, the ingredients when straight on the grocery list. I served it over grilled chicken, with roasted potatoes and asparagus on the side. Black Eyed Pea Relish adapted… Read More
We headed down to campus last weekend for the Georgia Tech v Ole Miss game. While I’m sure we didn’t fool anyone around us, Honey and I felt like we were students again. Bopping from tailgate to tailgate, hanging at a band party at the SAE house and day drinking like we didn’t have a… Read More
Earlier this year I found the Litany of Humility on Whit’s desk. It came at a perfect time for our family and has led to many important and provoking conversations since. Like the beatitude says, humility is “poverty of spirit.” It helps us acknowledge our own defects and have a “lowly” opinion of self, not… Read More
We spent the most amazing Spring Break week in Kentucky earlier this year, with the highlight being our day at the Keeneland races. I typically only bring home Christmas ornaments as souvenirs, but couldn’t resist picking up a few “real” horseshoes in the gift shop. I got one for each of the boys, and a… Read More
I had the honor of joining in with a group of talented friends to put together a Draper James inspired 40th birthday party for our fabulous friend Lindsay! Her thoughtful husband enlisted me in a crew of party planners to ensure L was celebrated in the same way she cares for all us. And it… Read More
Let’s boo this! On Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party nights, the magic of Disney takes on a frightfully fun Halloween twist. It is my family’s collective number one event of the year. The kids love the rides, costumes, and trick or treating, while I am always captivated by seeing the happiest place on earth… Read More
I’m back today with a delicious recipe that’s easy enough to throw together on a school night! We absolutely loved this meal and the recipe went straight in my “make again soon” pile. Whit beat me to the leftovers the next day, after I thought about having them again for my supper all.day.long! That’s the… Read More