We scooted off to a little holiday weekend cookout with friends last night and had technically “signed up” only for dessert, but when I realized I had a wheel of brie in the fridge that needed to be used, I decided to throw together a quick appetizer too. Step one, naturally, was heading over to… Read More
There are some recipes you just don’t mess with. For me, Vidalia onion dip has always been one of those. I’ve had a tried-and-true version passed down from Marme that I’ve been making for decades, and it’s always been a favorite. And here in Georgia, Vidalia onions are just… iconic. A true staple. So I’ll… Read More
There is something really special about a recipe woven into family history – one that’s been passed around the table for decades, attached to memories, stories and people you’ve loved your whole life. The Steak House Cheese Spread is exactly that for my family. The original Steak House on Victory Drive in Savannah was a… Read More
Before my big trip last month, I hosted a little mini-meeting for our chapter of the Young Men’s Service League (YMSL). The goal of these gatherings is simple but so important: for the moms to meet and connect without the boys before we serve together throughout the year. There are a variety of mini-meeting formats… Read More
Ina Garten’s Kielbasa with Mustard Dip was another hit on our game night menu. It was the perfect heartier option – something savory and meaty to balance out all the cheeses, veggies, and sweets on the spread. Now, Ina calls for kielbasa, but I swapped in Conecuh Sausage. Just about two seconds after arriving in… Read More
I had so much fun putting this together for happy hour at the lake Friday night of Family Weekend. A few of the special touches were: I used a lot of items I had on hand. The board included: You can find the whipped goat cheese recipe here. It is one of my most-made apps… Read More
A while back when the Alabama rush documentary was all the buzz, we gathered at my besties house for girl talk, apps, wine and a watch party. While we all agreed the documentary fell short of what we were expecting, the food certainly did not! I wanted to share the two things I whipped up… Read More