To my surprise, I have broccoli in the garden! I have planted broccoli many times before but have never had much success. This year I de...

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...

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...

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

Houston's Restaurant is one of our favorite dining places in Atlanta. I often use Houston's as a bribe to entice Kenny into a shoppi...

There is nothing better than fresh, cream-style corn! Mama Head's was the best. I vividly remember the day she called the grandkids in ...

It has been a while since I have written on my blog, but that doesn't mean I haven't been cooking. Spring is a very busy time at Qua...

My friend, Susan, shared this recipe with me many years ago and it has become a family favorite. This simple slaw packs a lot of flavor and ...

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...

It is 6:00 and I have no idea what we are having for dinner? Does that sound familiar? Since we are leaving town, I do have some asparagus t...

This has been my week of experimenting in the kitchen. As usual, it begins with a trip to the grocery to find the bargains of the week. Unfo...

I love to cook and the Food Network is the inspiration for many of my meals. I have always wanted to take one episode and try to recreate i...

There are many foods I have never cooked before and beets are in my list. For our Christmas Eve dinner, I decided to try a different salad a...

For the first time in years, we have cucumbers in our garden. Every year, we purchase plants and set them out early and wait with anticipati...