Peach season is finally here! Doc and I are enjoying peach and blueberry pie! Peach and Blueberry PieButtermilk Piecrust2½ cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons kosher salt or 1 teaspoon iodized salt1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed½ cup plus 2 … Continue reading
I was talking recipes with Chouree’ Counts, one of my childhood friends, recently. I was telling her that I had been soaking chicken in a mixture of equal parts buttermilk and water before grilling to get the chicken to stay … Continue reading
It’s tomato season! Doc and I are enjoying every homegrown tomato we can find. This is a salad we both love. Buttermilk herb dressing is an update for tired and worn out Ranch dressing. It has a bright fresh taste … Continue reading
Just in time for summer, this salad is refreshing! Mediterranean Cucumber, Tomato, Feta, and Kalamata Olives Salad with Vinaigrette Vinaigrette2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice1 tablespoon finely snipped chives1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves1 garlic clove minced1 … Continue reading
When Doc and I got married in 1979, we moved to Memphis, Tennessee. He was in medical school and I worked in the City Hospital as a Dietitian. One of my co-workers was a wonderful woman named, Lavonda Joe. We … Continue reading
Doc and I went to Italy a few years ago. It was lucky for us that we went on a bus tour because we never got the hang of the train system. The last night of our trip we traveled … Continue reading
These divine bars start with a brownie base and have two layers of decadence on top; melted marshmallows and chocolate peanut butter crunch candy. The candy layer ingredients are a mixture of milk chocolate, smooth peanut butter and Rice Krispies … Continue reading
Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna with Asian Dipping Sauce 2 tuna steaks1/4 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon honey2 tablespoons sesame oil1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (unseasoned)1/16 teaspoon ground ginger1/16 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 cup black and white sesame seeds1 tablespoon canola oilGarnish: Sriracha … Continue reading
I was in Jamaica a couple of weeks ago on a mission trip. (I’m not a very good missionary but that is a story for another time!) I was helping my dear friend, Becky Smalley; get patients ready for eye … Continue reading
Several years ago, one of my close friends, Becky Smalley, from Georgia and I were reminiscing about our children’s childhoods. We were working together on a mission trip to Jamaica. She told me that one night her son, Will, was … Continue reading
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