In 1978 a woman named L. H. Wiggins of Greensboro N.C. shared a recipe for Hummingbird Cake with Southern living magazine. It was published under the heading, “Making the Best of Bananas.” To this day, Hummingbird Cake is the most … Continue reading
In our house Easter activities started weeks in advance of Easter day. In anticipation of the grand Easter egg hunt where eight McCartt grandchildren would compete, my children would hide plastic eggs from each other and practice for weeks in … Continue reading
Several weeks ago our woods had two unlikely visitors. A male and female red tailed hawk. It caused quite a stir in our 5 acres of woods. All the squirrels disappeared for days. The cause? The hawks were dining on … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day is almost here! If you are planning a romantic dinner for two at home this year, try this recipe for salmon. It has a delicate citrus flavor with just a little heat from the jalapeno. If you have never … Continue reading
My daughter Lindsey and I recently had the pleasure of eating brunch with our friends James and Maritza Wilson in Marin County, CA. They live on a key in the Bay above San Francisco. The landscape reminds me of Watauga … Continue reading
Have you ever noticed how people get in a tizzy when company is coming over? All of a sudden the house has to be clean and the yard mowed. I’m guilty too. You’d think someone was going to conduct a … Continue reading
When we drove into the church parking lot we noticed that everyone on the front two rows was backed in. Doc laughed and said, “I thought people liked being here, looks like they want a quick escape!” After church he … Continue reading
Last week Doc and I ran away to the beach. One last chance to feel the warm sun on our faces and wiggle our toes in the hot sand! We met my cousin Whitney and godson Patrick for a couple … Continue reading
Doc and I enjoy every homegrown tomatoes.It doesn’t matter if we grow them or someone else does! Fresh tomatoes, avocado and corn give this salad pizzaz. Lemon juice and fresh herbs give the buttermilk dressing a bright, fresh flavor.. Tomato, … Continue reading
My young friend Samuel Bedor, son of John and Dorothy Wilkes Bedor, and I enjoyed cooking together for several days. He is an extremely bright young man who is passionate about food. Not only is he growing but he participates … Continue reading
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Mary Duke Cooks! 