First published on A Cook and Her Books blogspot August 16, 2010 as "My Granddaddy's Skillet Fried Corn with Bacon."
One of the distinctive characteristics of living in the New South, cookie-cutter
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How to Choose a Georgia Watermelon
Originally published on A Cook and Her Books blogspot July 17, 2010.
In Georgia, we know a thing or two about
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Stuffed Pumpkin Blossoms Recipe
First published at acookandherbooks.blogspot.com August 30, 2011 as "Something from Nothing: Stuffed Pumpkin
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My Best Banana Baking Recipes
When you feed a family for decades, you learn a few tricks for making the most of what's on hand. And that includes
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Pimento Cheese Recipe
First published July 24, 2011 on A Cook and Her Books as "Pimento Cheese is the New Gravy"
As we approach the real
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A Cook and Her Books Stories on Food52
Never in a million years would I have imagined one of my recipes mentioned alongside the Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten's
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Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Macaroni and cheese is one of those homemade dishes that just conveys comfort. Each bite of the best mac and cheese is
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“The Bear” and Italian Beef
I watch very few tv shows, but I can't get enough of "The Bear," the FX show about Chicago restaurant life now in its
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Quick Cheddar Bread Recipe
Soda bread recipes get their due each year around St. Patrick's Day, but these humbles loaves are worth baking
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My Favorite Tomato Recipes
I love tomatoes. I love to grow them. I love to cook my favorite tomato recipes. And I especially love to eat them.
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