In a search for an appetizer for Bunco, this one caught my eye. I already had many of the ingredients on hand and it was such an interestin...

On April 21st, our first tomatoes were planted in the garden. Thanks to Marshall, we have lots of heirloom varieties. Each plant received...

My favorite time of year for salads is over. With no more fresh tomatoes and cucumbers from the garden, I am looking for a some new ideas. T...

Today started out as one of those dreary, cold days in the South. The skies were overcast and the damp wind was a sure sign that my days o...

For many years, Jalopeno Cheese Grits have been a family favorite. Served for breakfast, as a side with smoked chicken or BBQ, or the base f...

I love cooking from the garden and tonight's meal centered on today's harvest - tomatoes, eggplant and basil. The inspiration came ...

It has been a long, productive day in the kitchen. Our 72 tomato plants are flourishing and now is the time to save them to enjoy during th...

It was another "Cooking with Michael" day at Quail Hollow. Michael Chiarello is one of my favorite Food Network stars. He creates...

Black-Eyed Pea Salad meets all the requirements when feeding a crowd. It is simple, make-ahead salad that looks and tastes good. We served t...

I am craving the tomatoes of summer. It has been 5 months without those tasty treats and it will be several more before we have fresh tomat...

Tomato Grits is a family favorite. This spicy dish packs a punch and is delicious as a side dish for barbeque and smoked chicken. Tomato Gri...

For my first Taste and Create , I was paired with Laura of The Spiced Life . Laura has a great blog with lots of recipes so it was extremely...

Our friend, Marshall, was kind enough to share with us his late crop of tomatoes. It is a real treat to have tomatoes in October. Since ther...

It is the end of tomato season in our garden. As we pulled up the vines, we collected all the green tomatoes. This recipe is a great way to ...

You know how it goes, you have your day planned when you receive that unexpected phone call. My task for the day was to clean out the laundr...

Several weeks after our Tomato Festival, I was tuned into the Food Channel and Michael Chiarello was making Pappa al Pomodoro. It reminded ...

My latest kitchen tool is a pasta maker. One of my goals for retirement was to make fresh pasta. I have watched many a chef make pasta and ...

It doesn't get any better than a dinner of fresh vegetables from the garden. This is my favorite combination -- crowder peas, cream-sty...

Tomato Fest is all about the tomato. The meal included Tomatoes and Goat Cheese; Cream Cheese and Pepper Jelly; Gazpacho (thanks Nan); BLTs,...

There is nothing better than a summer garden. This year's garden includes tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, crowder peas, speckled butter be...