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
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
Whenever I develop a new recipe poor Doc has to be my test subject. Usually, a recipe goes through several revisions before it makes it to the paper. The other day I made homemade focaccia. I started with a recipe from … Continue reading
Napa Valley Deviled Eggs 6 hard-boiled eggs4 tablespoons full fat mayonnaise1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/8 teaspoon kosher salt1 and 1/2 tablespoons drained sweet pickle relish2 tablespoons celery, 1/4-inch dice Place 6 eggs in a single layer in a large stockpot. Add … Continue reading
I love a great bakery cupcake. Not the kind where the icing is made with shortening, but the one made with real butter (I want the calories to be delicious- don’t you?) This cupcake recipe comes from a famous bakery … Continue reading
I was at the grocery store the other day when I saw a pineapple and started chuckling when I remembered a story my mother told me. She and Dad travelled to Honolulu, Hawaii and went to see the Don Ho … Continue reading
In May the most exciting 2 minutes of horse racing will thrill sports enthusiasts. Horses with interesting names will race in the Kentucky Derby. Put on your fascinator hat and enjoy some traditional Derby foods: Country Ham biscuits, Cucumber Sandwiches, … Continue reading
Growing up, Mother would pre-prepare a cold meal on Saturday that would be ready as soon as we got home from church on Sunday. She served ham, rolls, chicken salad, potato salad, coleslaw, deviled eggs, and some kind of Jell-O … Continue reading
Volunteerism. Home town. Johnson City. Good books. Random thoughts.
Bartlett TN Family & Children Photographer
Mary Duke Cooks! 