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Carrot Souffle

Jackie Garvin — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 00:01:14 +0000

Light and fluffy with sweetness from carrots and brown sugar offset by buttermilk. Carrot Souffle is sure to steal the show wherever it appears. Serve warm or at room temperature. The more I ponder carrots, the more I realize that my relationship with carrots is a curious thing. I’ve spent my entire life in...

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Cinco de Mayo Round-up

Jackie Garvin — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 23:43:41 +0000

I enlisted some of my blogger buddies to participate in this Cinco de Mayo Round-up. More than 25 Mexican and Tex-Mex inspired recipes. Just for you. Ole! ⇒⇒⇒Click on the link above the photo for the recipe.⇐⇐⇐ Restaurant Style Salsa with Chipotle Peppers by Syrup and Biscuits Flank Steak Slow-cooker Fajitas from Syrup...

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Three Southern Thanksgiving Menus

Jackie Garvin — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 21:51:50 +0000

Southerners are famous for their love of good food. Many of us wait all year long for the day in November when we give thanks for our many blessings and fill our tables, sideboards, and counters with favorite dishes. We celebrate and give thanks for family, our heritage and our food. I got together with...

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A Pig Roots Forward (Compendium of Pork Product Recipes)

Jackie Garvin — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:00:54 +0000

Steeped heavily in tradition, the New Year’s Day Southern meal is hearty and familiar. Each component has significance. As tradition goes, pork is chosen as the primary protein for the following reason: A pig roots forward. A chicken scratches backwards. A cow stands still. Pork symbolizes forward progress. I’m not pushing my luck. We...

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“Won’t You Come for a Cup of Christmas Tea?” (Menu: Christmas Tea Party)

Jackie Garvin — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:16:39 +0000

Tom Hegg wrote two books which capture the essence of the Christmas spirit. The idea of giving of yourself and your time is sometimes overshadowed by times spent at busy shopping malls searching for the “right” gift. These precious little books remind us that the best give that have to offer someone….anyone….is to simply set...

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Luncheon with the Girls (Menu: Retro Department Store Lunch)

Jackie Garvin — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 01:34:57 +0000

Back in the day, it was common for department stores to have restaurants. Ladies would get dressed with their hats and gloves, shop in the morning, go to the restaurant for a Salad Plate and continue shopping in the afternoon. Mall food courts with chain eateries have all but eliminated unique department store restaurants. As...

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Mother’s Day Anew (Recipe: Picnic Menu)

Jackie Garvin — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:17:30 +0000

I love special occasions: holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, parties. You name it, I love them all. The food, festivities, well wishes, laughter and overall happy moods are delightful. They leave me with a euphoric feeling that lasts for days and days. Sometimes, it never goes away. Mother’s Day was one of those special occasions that I...

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Graduation Day! (Recipe: Graduation Party Menu)

Jackie Garvin — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:19:07 +0000

We did it! We graduated the last of our chickens from college. I’m not literally speaking of chickens. I’m talking about “chilluns” or “churrins” or “young ‘uns”. The last one. We’ll be empty nesters as soon as that whole job thing kicks in. Congratulations, Tyler! I planned a menu for the graduation party that could...

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Hot Country Potato Salad

Jackie Garvin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:38:40 +0000

When an opportunity comes along to tie past generations to the present, I consider it a blessing. Such an opportunity came my way this Easter morning. Our church placed a cross in the courtyard that we were to fill with fresh flowers. I had contemplated my newly planted daisies which are beautiful and bursting with...

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Dotted Swiss for Easter (Recipe: Easter Dinner Menu Suggestions)

Jackie Garvin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:26:43 +0000

Long before the religious significance of Easter had meaning for me, the holiday was all about colored eggs, the Easter bunny, baskets filled with goodies, egg hunts and dotted Swiss. My two sisters and I always got new Easter frocks which my Granny sewed. Dotted Swiss, a smooth fabric with tiny raised dots, was my...

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Mardi Gras Dinner Party

Jackie Garvin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:22:05 +0000

Mobile, AL, my hometown, was the first city in the United States to celebrate Mardi Gras. The tradition is carried on today. Since moving away 26 years ago, we’ve never been back during Mardi Gras season. We have to celebrate in another way. We decided (read: I made the decision and my husband brilliantly supported...

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Traditional Southern New Year’s Day Menu

Jackie Garvin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:21:43 +0000

Of all the events we celebrate in the South, the menu for a traditional Southern New Year’s Day probably carries the most tradition. Each component has a special meaning. We wouldn’t think of letting New Year’s Day get passed us without enjoying this traditional meal. The foods represent progress, luck, money and gold. Why...

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Christmas Eve Supper 2011 and My Christmas Wish

Jackie Garvin — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:09:00 +0000

Christmas Eve is an important night for my family. We all attend church together and have our family Christmas. I put together dishes that can be made in advance to cut down on the hustle and bustle. Plus, this is one night I don’t want to spend in the kitchen. I want dishes that are easy,...

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A Southern-style Wine and Cheese Christmas Party

Jackie Garvin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 03:56:07 +0000

I strongly identify with my Southern heritage and take great pride in it. Any chance I get to show my “southerness”, I’ll jump at it. The idea of a Southern-style Wine and Cheese party seemed like the perfect theme for a Christmas party. Showcasing Southern wine and food while showing folks some genuine...

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Sweet Potato Casserole

Jackie Garvin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:20:08 +0000

Sweet Potato Casserole is a Thanksgiving tradition. Sweet potato flesh is mixed with cream cheese, butter, brown sugar, maple syrup and spices and topped with an oatmeal pecan crumble. he weeks and days prior to Thanksgiving are busy and somewhat stressful. Americans idea of a joyous celebration requires a tremendous amount of preparation and organization....

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