This is it y’all! History in the making. Me on TV!! In this episode of Statesboro Cooks, I star as a guest host. The show will air on local cable, Channel 99 at the following times throughout the month: Monday 7:30 p.m. Tuesday 1 … Continue reading
You’ve probably eaten chicken this week. Am I right? In the United States, eight billion chickens are consumed each year. Whether it comes from the grocery store, the drive-thru or the family farm, poultry is most likely a regular part … Continue reading
Pastured Poultry Week kicks off this Monday, and I invite you to come with me as I follow the life of a chicken from the farm to the plate. Organized by Compassion in World Farming, a global organization working to end … Continue reading
South & Vine Public House Statesboro, Georgia Great things are happening at the intersection of South Main and West Vine streets in downtown Statesboro. Open for just four months now, one Georgia Southern alumnus and his team are making a … Continue reading
I’ve eaten eggs from the grocery store my entire life. I’m sure at some point in my childhood I’ve tasted an egg fresh from the chicken coop because my Grandpa raised chickens, but that was before my palate was experienced … Continue reading
We all know the saying, “If these walls could talk,” but if my family’s kitchen table could speak–boy, could it tell some stories. I’m fortunate enough to have been raised eating around the family table, and every day I’m thankful my parents made it … Continue reading
Hunter Cattle Company Brooklet, Georgia In my everyday life, I’m connected–connected to my friends on social media, my emails and text messages. Like a large percentage of the human population, I too have a smartphone that I couldn’t do without. Over the weekend … Continue reading
I’ve taken I-16 to I-95 a many a time to blog about East coast restaurants with Southern charm and popular seafood dishes, but here lately I’ve realized that my local market could use some play. I’m a proud resident of … Continue reading
Jazz’d Tapas Bar Savannah, Georgia Learn a place is underground and it’s immediately cool. Add a classy atmosphere, an attentive wait staff, well-presented food and creative cocktails that enliven your taste buds–now, that’s a place I’ll hang out. Jazz’d Tapas … Continue reading
Here in the coastal plains of Southeast Georgia where flip-flops are perfectly acceptable in December, we don’t have many extremely cold nights during the winter season. So, over the weekend when the temperature got down to 22 degrees, dinner called for … Continue reading
Greetings, Some Kinda Good fans! It’s great to see you. I feel like it’s been ages since I’ve stood at a stove and really cooked. The month of December and January were filled with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, cereal for dinner and … Continue reading
Barbara Jean’s Restaurant & Bar St. Simons Island, Georgia There’s something comforting about the never changing–those restaurants you’ve been going to for years that you know and love, and have come to expect. You know the quality, you would bet … Continue reading
Some Kinda Good is one. Happy Blog-iversary to me! I began blogging at a time in my life–the year was 2011, the month was November–when I needed to be fully engaged in something. It’s amazing how the landscape of your … Continue reading
Huc-A-Poo’s Bites & Booze Tybee Island, Georgia Huc -A-Poo’s Bites & Booze is the epitome of life. It’s where stories are born. It’s the kind of place Pat Conroy and Earnest Hemingway write about in novels. It’s a genuine, local bar with an … Continue reading
“Not dressing up the meal with color is like sending someone out of the house without clothes” – Japanese proverb With Thanksgiving less than a week away, dreams of green bean casserole, sweet potato souffle and pumpkin pie have been dancing in my head. I’m always looking for an … Continue reading
At the start of each new season, there are a few dishes I anticipate cooking greatly. My Apple-Pecan Honey Stuffed Pork Chops in White Wine are at the top of the list in the fall. Apples, onions, pecans and nutmeg … Continue reading
The Crab Shack Tybee Island, Georgia I’m convinced that all I really need in this world is a lifelong friend and a pile of crab legs on the Southern seacoast. There are times when my soul feels so content, like … Continue reading
It’s not every day you meet a living legend. To say I had an amazing weekend would be an understatement. As a volunteer for the Inaugural Saint Simons Food & Spirits Festival at Gascoigne Bluff on St. Simons Island, I got to spend time … Continue reading
I couldn’t be more excited to tell y’all about the Inaugural Saint Simons Food & Spirits Festival happening this September at Gascoigne Bluff in my favorite vacation destination…the beautiful Golden Isles of Georgia. If you’re like me and love seafood … Continue reading
If Georgia were a food, it would be a fried peach pie with bourbon and cinnamon. Nothing says pride in the Peach State like a made from scratch buttery pie pastry, filled with local, sweet peaches fresh from the Farmers’ … Continue reading
I’ve always loved the concept of a tart. I think it’s the ease of preparation that appeals to me. The idea that you can whip up a pastry base and fill it with anything you like, whether sweet or savory is … Continue reading
Palmer’s Village Cafe St. Simons Island, Georgia Breakfast on vacation. It’s probably my favorite meal. Whether you rise with the sun or sleep until 10 a.m., the food at Palmer’s Village Cafe on St. Simons Island will motivate you to … Continue reading
I hadn’t planned to blog about these, but they were just too cute not to share. With a package of sugar cookie dough and a little creativity, the options are endless! I created these Toasted Almond Berry Bites with Independence … Continue reading
Ocean Terrace Grille St. Simons Island, Georgia If your family is anything like mine, you’ll know what I mean when I say a beach outing can leave you exhausted. The checklist of items we lug through the sand usually includes everything … Continue reading
Happy Independence Day! Over the years, I’ve baked many a festive treat to celebrate the Fourth of July, and I thought I’d share a few of my favorites. These baked goods are fun to create and will add a celebratory … Continue reading
South City Kitchen Midtown Atlanta, Georgia In a city as large as Atlanta, Georgia choosing a place to dine is like being on a weight-loss plan and trying to fill your plate with only your favorite dishes on Thanksgiving. That … Continue reading
Back in the Day Bakery Savannah, Georgia At the intersection of West 40th and Bull Streets under one lone palm tree in the Starland District of Savannah, Georgia sits Back in the Day Bakery, so fondly known as The Best Little Bakery … Continue reading
Recently while visiting Dutchmans Designs, a quaint little shop on the Georgia coast, I picked up Porch Parties by Denise Gee, a fabulous book containing cocktail recipes and easy ideas for outdoor entertaining. Right away, I wanted to try this Blackberry Smash. Made with my … Continue reading
Sandcastle Cafe & Grill St. Simons Island, Georgia It was a sunny Saturday morning and 81 degrees when I strolled over to Sandcastle Cafe & Grill for breakfast in the St. Simons Island Village. By 9 a.m., many islanders and … Continue reading
I never thought I’d enjoy eating a stand alone onion. That was before I met the Vidalia Onion wrapped in bacon and grilled. Vidalia Georgia, The Sweet Onion City located in the Southeastern part of the state, hosts the annual … Continue reading
Meet The French 75. Perfect to serve at an elegant dinner party, it’s festive and fun with a touch of elegance. You’ll need fresh lemon juice, some good quality gin, chilled champagne and some simple syrup. To make simple syrup, … Continue reading
The Black Marlin Bayside Grill Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Nothing says vacation to me like Sunday brunch dockside, and The Black Marlin Bayside Grill in the Carolina lowcountry delivers. Breakfast is a meal I don’t make time to enjoy often, so when I do, … Continue reading
A pie doesn’t have to be complicated. With only six ingredients, this Lime Cheesecake Pie takes literally minutes to assemble and the freezer does the rest! Cold, refreshing, creamy and tart, this is the best and easiest pie you’ll ever … Continue reading
The Crab Trap St. Simons Island, Georgia When I consider my idea of a perfect 24 hours, I’m waking up on St. Simons Island, spending the day on East Beach basking in the sunshine, finding sand dollars and conch shells and getting … Continue reading
Charleston Crab House Seafood Restaurant Charleston, South Carolina I don’t know what it is about being in the Carolina lowcountry that makes me want to eat fried green tomatoes and shrimp and grits, but every time I visit, without fail, those … Continue reading
This is one of my absolute FAVORITE ways to fix pork chops. They take less than 30 minutes to make but will taste like you slaved in the kitchen for hours!! I got the recipe from none other than Taste of … Continue reading
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with a classy little delicacy like Red Velvet Cupcakes with Red Velvet Frosting? I have always loved cupcakes and over the years, my reasons for loving them have changed. My favorite reason … Continue reading
I love an excuse to throw a party, and sometimes you don’t even need one! Invite some friends over and make your favorites with a few new recipes thrown in the mix. These items would be delicious for any gathering. To avoid … Continue reading
Recipes that taste amazing but don’t require you to stand over the stove for hours rock my world! This one, Ina Garten’s French Toast Bread Pudding is one that’s hard to beat. Barefoot Contessa, you’re really onto something here! Thank you for coming … Continue reading
The Six Pence Pub Gallery Espresso Savannah, Georgia It was 57 degrees on a partly sunny January day in Savannah as I strolled through the brick streets under the live mossy oak and Southern magnolia trees. On the corner of … Continue reading
Shrimp and Grits. Just the two words together take me to the coast and suddenly, I’m smelling the salty, ocean air and listening to the waves crash. Only this time, I’m in Statesboro, Georgia bringing the flavors of the lowcountry to … Continue reading
Food gifts are always welcomed gifts and each year on Christmas Eve, I like to bake something delicious to give to my friends and family. My go-to place for inspiration is Taste of Home magazine and Better Homes and Gardens … Continue reading
If you’ve ever been to the Cracker Barrel gift shop, you may have noticed the Gooseberry Patch line of cookbooks. This recipe for Pecan Sugar Cookies is taken from the Christmas in the Country edition and is one of the easiest … Continue reading
