With Halloween only a few days away, I know you all must be frantically putting together awesome costumes for yourselves and your kiddaroos. This year is the
Give canned sauce the boot and try these Homemade Sloppy Joes! A handful of simple ingredients in all you need to make this quick and easy supper! Pin this
Homemade Sloppy Joes
Y'all are going to have to bear with me for a few days. I've got to be a daddy, a husband, a son, and a grandson for a bit. But don't go too far, because I'll
Easy Peasy Cheesy Muffins
I've told y'all how much I love being in the kitchen with my Mom. There's just something about now knowing about all the love that goes into preparing a meal
Stuffed Cabbage
This Chicken Corn Chowder is a super easy recipe that combines cooked chicken, Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, corn, and Rotel tomatoes to create an amazingly
Chicken Corn Chowder
Grab the blood pressure pills and call the cardiologist, have I've got an awesome recipe for y'all today! Fresh popcorn popped in bacon fat then drizzled with
Loaded Bacon Popcorn
A few years ago, I was in downtown Montgomery when this guy came up to me begging for money. He told me that his wife was pregnant and that he was stranded
Sticky Pecan Cinnamon Buns
Hey folks! I'm swamped this week getting all the details worked out for J's birthday party this weekend! So I've asked one of my favorite bloggers to take the
Spasagna – Brandie from The Country Cook
The birthday festivus has begun. "What is that", you ask. Well, my little guy will be 3 next Saturday and we've been feverishly planning the bash. And to be
Ultimate Brownie Trifle and the Birthday Festivus Begins
I'm a little embarrassed to admit this. But if an effort of full disclosure, I have to say that I know what dog treats taste like. Well, at least this kind.
Creamy Cream Cheese Corn and Why I Know What Dog Treats Taste Like
When I was little, my grandfather was the butcher at a small grocery store/service station in the little bitty town of Camden, Alabama. If you're familiar with
Nana’s Hoop Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
This Southern Classic Pimento Cheese recipe is quick, easy, and flavorful. It's perfect as a spread, dip, sandwich, or on its own! Pin this recipe! When
Southern Pimento Cheese
I've got a special little dish to share with y'all today. It's not really a recipe, per se. It's something that I grew up eating, thinking that we were the
Boo Fries and a Great Big THANK YOU!
This recipe for my Easy Swiss Steak only calls for a handful of ingredients and is the perfect way to turn cubed steak into super tender Swiss steak with tomato
Easy Swiss Steak
I'm ba-ack! Woo-hoo! My jury duty service is over. To be honest it was an enlightening and frightening experience, but I'm glad to be able to to my part.
No-Bake Butterscotch Cornflake Cookies
Growing up there weren't a whole lot of kids in my neighborhood and as an only child it was sometimes difficult to find playmates. But I did find one rather
Shortcut Buttercream Icing and the Tale of Two Cakes
The other day I had someone ask me how I can be so positive and upbeat all the time. And though the short answer is, " I choose to be that way," I feel like
Gumbo Greens and Thoughts on Being Positive
Now y'all don't run me out when I say this, but I don't cook fried chicken very often. I know it's Southern blasphemy, but I just don't. It's not because I
Almost Famous Fried Chicken
This easy Lemon Icebox Pie recipe combines a creamy, tangy lemon filling made with sweetened condensed milk and fresh lemon juice with a light and fluffy
Papa’s Lemon Icebox Pie
This Classic Southern Potato Salad recipe is a simple southern side dish filled with flavor and perfect for barbecues and potlucks. Pin this
Classic Southern Potato Salad
I just love it when you all share recipes with me! I love checking my email to find a new family favorite that's probably been passed down through the
Okra Fritters
So, today is officially the first day of Summer. But, I beg to differ with that meteorological designation because we've been living in the blast furnace known
Blackberry Cobbler
Saturday we were heading through downtown and pulled over and stopped to allow a funeral procession to pass. The crossing streets had been closed by police
Pineapple Blueberry Dump Cake and the Joys of Small Town Life
A few months back, I got criticized for using the word "y'all". And I'd like to thank all of you out there who jumped to my defense, but I'm okay with































