by Debbie | Oct 13, 2017 | Arkansas, Kitchen Basics, Kitchen Basics, Salt and Pepper, Sides
Persimmons are ripening fast and furiously around here. The thing with persimmons is once they are ripe, they fall and if you don’t get them quickly, they’re mush. You’ve really got to like dealing with that mushiness tendency if you want the...
by Debbie | Aug 9, 2017 | Kitchen Basics, Kitchen Basics, Savory Sides, Sides, Slow Cooker
One of the things I look forward to the most in summer is the first bite of a homegrown, Cherokee Purple tomato. And if it just happens to be on a BLT with Petit Jean Meats Hickory Smoked Bacon, it’s even better. Absolutely nothing beats that, y’all....
by Debbie | Jul 1, 2016 | Kitchen Basics, Salads, Salt and Pepper
It’s funny, ya’ know. When it comes to blogging, sometimes it’s what seems to be the most insignificant things that create the most interest. Take my mention of Blueberry-Basil Vinegar, for example, during this week’s THV11 segment on...
by Debbie | Jan 6, 2016 | Kitchen Basics, Kitchen Basics, Salt and Pepper
#letsbreakbread I’ve often been asked what one piece of advice I would give to new cooks and what one piece of kitchen equipment I would recommend to have. Well, my answer to both of those would be, “You need these knives.” But, I would further...
by Debbie | Nov 11, 2015 | Desserts, Kitchen Basics, Sides
The first time I ever whipped cream on my own was an adventure in how to make butter. And it was good butter. Only that was not what I needed to top the double-ring anniversary cake I had spent the whole as in ENTIRE day making as a surprise for my...
