These honey cookies are a perfect cookie for spring. They're super easy to make and they don't take very many ingredients. They're slightly sweet and would be delicious to have at Easter brunch! HONEY COOKIES Cookie Ingredients: - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened - 3/4 cup sugar - 1/4 cup honey - 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste - 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour - 1 pinch of … [Read more...]
Southern Delights by Michele
It took 10 doctors in two states over a two-year period to diagnose what was ailing Michele Kirkland. As it turned out, it was a something she had never heard of–celiac disease. She learned with the diagnosis that food poisoning had triggered the celiac disease gene that was lying dormant in her body. At one point she got down to 67 pounds. That was in the 2000s when Michele … [Read more...]
Pork 3 Ways
Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin & Roasted Veggies A simple spice rub highlights the pork tenderloin’s flavor. Roasting vegetables on the same sheet pan lets them absorb the pork’s juices, creating a flavorful and convenient one-pan meal. Feel free to use any spices and vegetables your family likes or that you have available, such as potatoes, brussel sprouts, zucchini, … [Read more...]
The (Dry) Law of the Land
It’s the start of a new year. Temperatures have dropped, bars are quieter and chances are you know a few people choosing “Dry January” — the practice where some abstain from alcohol for the month. But a hundred years ago, America didn’t choose to go dry…it was forced into it by law. On January 17, 1920, the 18th Amendment went into effect, enforcing the Volstead Act, which … [Read more...]
Chocolate Tart
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and I've got a perfect dessert for the holiday - a chocolate tart. It looks elegant and a little tricky, but it's actually easy to make if you take it one step at a time. The first step is making the crust, which uses a chocolate dough. I love this because it adds another layer of chocolate flavor besides just being in the … [Read more...]