Tomato pie is a savory pie that is a Southern staple in late summer. I’ve eaten this my entire life and absolutely love it. When I searched my blog for the recipe, I couldn’t believe I’d never shared it. On this fine Sunday evening, we enjoyed it with grilled chicken and green beans gremolata. Mother’s… Read More
Twenty years later and I can still recount exactly where I was on September 11, 2001 at 8:46 AM. It seems like yesterday and an eternity. I don’t think any adult Americans will ever wake up on September 11 and not remember the events that unfolded that day. I was at work in downtown Atlanta… Read More
We got the biggest treat last week when bestie Ron of The Uptown Acorn came to the ATL for part two of his “hurrication”. They evacuated from Louisiana ahead of Ina. Once they got word that their home was safe and did not suffer significant damage, their evacuation became a hurrication. We spent a whole… Read More
After years of using both the Keurig and Nepresso, I made a big, expensive, mind boggling switch to a fancy espresso machine. I’ve had my eye on this one for about two years. I saved my Christmas money, my birthday money and added to the stash since March. It felt pretty darn good to click… Read More
On this day when we celebrate the American worker, it was fitting that my cousin took the first step of his career. Riley joined the United States Army and left for basic training today. I am just overcome with emotion and pride for his selfless and brave decision to serve our country. I’ve admired his… Read More
It feels like fall, y’all! We’ve been having gorgeous crisp mornings and cool evenings and I’m so here for it! It hasn’t quiiiiite been soup weather, but that didn’t slow my roll. This week’s Sunday Supper is all about comfort foods and two long time, quintessentially Southern, favorites: Chicken & Dumplings and Coca-Cola Cake. Chicken… Read More
I just finished up The Last Thing I Told You by Emily Arsenault. This psychological thriller is about the murder of a psychologist (of all things) in a quiet New England town. It was well written but not entirely captivating until the end. Was it worth listening to for 9 hours of what would have… Read More