I have been itching to post about this brilliant dish that I was introduced to by our friends Rich and Gretchen a while back. They made this lovely whipped feta topped with honey for a gathering- served with grilled sausage from a local butcher, and warm naan bread. Oh my. It is salty, tangy, sweet and … Continue reading Whipped Feta & Our Recent Tooth Pick/ Bread Board Dinners
These little treasures, originally inspired by the lovely Marche Artisan Foods in East Nashville, are so delightful and fun to create. They are a breakfast/brunch menu item, but really, they could be enjoyed at any hour of the day. By definition, a Tartine is: "a fancy French open-faced sandwich topped with spreadable ingredients", and the … Continue reading Summer Tartines
One of my very first posts on this blog, in the summer of 2000, was about The Celebration of Daves tradition in our home. We served this Sour Cream Poundcake and I linked to the recipe. However, I have heard from friends who use this recipe, that it is hard to find, buried deep in … Continue reading Sour Cream Pound Cake- A Classic
We are big fans of sauces at our house, believing that a sauce can make the meal. My mom used to say, "It's the company that seasons the meal". And while I agree with this sentiment, I would assert that the sauces take it to the next level. Our favorite Chicken and Fries restaurant in … Continue reading Sauce Savoring & Mayo Magic
In my ideal world, I would prep for the week by making up batches of food to last several days: Cut fruits and raw veggies, make salads (cucumber, kale, chicken, etc.), bake bread, cook a pot of black beans, brew a gallon of tea, bake some granola or prep some muesli, stir up some muffin … Continue reading Sun Tea and Muesli
In the late 80s, when I was in high school in Knoxville, a favorite tradition was going to parties at my friend Stephanie's house. She had a great house with a basement and delicious party food. She and her sister would make this Stromboli for their New Year's Eve parties. It was anticipated and … Continue reading Stromboli: A Party Waiting to Happen
This is a VERY quick and simple salad. I love that it is a winter salad that brightens up a meal. I made it one day recently when we had a meeting for church and I had signed up to bring a salad for our meal. I was looking in my fridge- digging through the … Continue reading When Life Gives You Carrots, Make Carrot Salad
MLK Day is one of my favorite holidays: a day to reflect, commemorate, and consider a personal call to action. I have written about our celebrations HERE and HERE and HERE. We have a tradition of commemorating the holiday by talking about race relations, equality, our "dreams" and baking (and eating) a special dessert that encompasses shades … Continue reading MLK Day: Sour Cream Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
We made it to the finish line of the semester. Whew! My family is worn out from a busy, challenging semester. We are thankful for the little holiday break we get. I have missed writing on the blog! It is my creative outlet and sadly, the absence of my presence here is an indication of … Continue reading Butternut Squash Soup to Fuel Your Body & Warm Your Soul
Even though it's 90 degrees today, I am making Pumpkin Bread. After all, it IS almost October! I went to find my recipe and couldn't find it on the blog or in my binder where I keep the printed recipes from my blog. I was certain that I had posted this last fall! But evidently … Continue reading Simple & Seasonal Pumpkin Bread
Community Table 