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Southern Field Peas and Okra

Jackie Garvin — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 20:34:18 +0000

Summer in the Deep South is hard on our bodies and spirits. The oppressive heat and humidity makes us wonder if we’re going to make it out alive. As miserable and grumpy as we get about the weather, summer is the season for some of our best fruits and vegetables. The crown jewel of Southern...

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Sweet Potato and Bacon Hash with Baked Eggs

Jackie Garvin — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 22:14:49 +0000

A short while ago, I wondered if I’d ever catch the attention of a book publisher interested in my writing. My ultimate goal of publishing a cookbook seemed like a pipe dream and one that I’d never realize, most likely. So, here’s where Sweet Potato and Bacon Hash with Baked Eggs comes into the picture....

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Creamed Potatoes and English Peas

Jackie Garvin — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 00:49:11 +0000

I’ve written many, many, many stories about the influence my grandmother had on my love of cooking and love of eating and love of life. Granddaddy didn’t cook. That was Granny’s job. Plus, he may have been a little intimidated to try to follow after her in the kitchen. After Granny’s health started failing, Granddaddy...

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“Sufferin’ Succotash”(Recipe: Succotash)

Jackie Garvin — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 15:40:53 +0000

Long before I had an appreciation for succotash, I was familiar with Sylvester the Cat’s catch phrase, “Sufferin’ succotash”. The phrase rated highly in my juvenile world of cartoon character’s catch phrases. It shared a prominent spot with Snagglepuss’ “Heavens to Mergatroid” and Daffy Duck’s “You’re desthpicable”. Ahhhhh…..the cartoons of my youth! Succotash is...

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Skillet Fried Cabbage

Jackie Garvin — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 14:25:49 +0000

Skillet Fried Cabbage is supreme po’ folks food. It’s about as down home as you can get. When it’s cooked in bacon grease in a cast iron skillet, it doesn’t retain a large amount of its green color. In fact, Skillet Fried Cabbage isn’t the prettiest dish you’ll ever eat. There’s not one thing fancy...

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A Good Neighbor(Recipe: Country Potato Bacon Soup)

Jackie Garvin — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 14:49:17 +0000

I found some Yukon gold potatoes in my potato basket that needed cooking. The amount of potatoes in this recipe magically equals the amount of potatoes I was left with after peeling and removing bad pieces from the potatoes that were just found in the basket. Granny’s potato soup is my inspiration. She made potato...

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Simply the Best Country Baked Beans

Jackie Garvin — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 22:05:37 +0000

There’s a whole line of commercially prepared baked beans readily available for busy people who like baked beans but are short on time. I’ve never tried any of them, but I hear they are just fine. I’m sure they are. However, contrary to a marketing tag line, I don’t think they are simply the best....

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Frittata Your Omelet (Recipe: Bacon Onion Pepper Frittata)

Jackie Garvin — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:43:14 +0000

Following the teachings of my grandmother to “make good with what you’ve got”, the end product of my kitchen adventures frequently depends on what I happen to have on hand. Some refer to this as refrigerator/freezer/panty raiding. I say, “Let’s see what we can drag out of the refrigerator/freezer/pantry.” I don’t actually “drag”, as in...

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Bacon and Egg Hero for a Hero

Jackie Garvin — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 21:52:56 +0000

People I consider heroes aren’t found on the big screen, athletic fields, state capitals or Washington, D.C. My heroes are found in unassuming places like the wiregrass section of southeastern Alabama in little towns with populations less than 5,000 with somewhat depressed economies. These same little towns have never hosted a big named music concert,...

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The Baked Potato Face-off (Recipe: Baked Potato Fritters)

Jackie Garvin — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:36:20 +0000

Following the teachings of my grandmother to “make good with what you’ve got”, I try hard to use up as much food as possible and not let it go to waste. I disappoint myself when I find the occasional science project growing in my refrigerator. Containers get pushed to the back of the refrigerator and...

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