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What a blessing to have been raised in Memphis by a country cook who knew what she was doing. Good cooking was just a way of life in our household and among our extended family. My mother prepared the best fried chicken in Tipton County (We grew up in Memphis, but our reunions were in Tipton County.) according to my aunts, uncles, cousins, and great aunts & uncles; I have no reason to doubt their words of praise. I saw at every family reunion whose chicken was the first to go. And my mother wasn’t the only good cook in our house.
My daddy was a master at the grill and could throw together a variety of tasty snacks inside as well. He specialized in oyster stew & Bleu Cheese Dressing; and sitting down with Daddy as we built snacks of smoked oysters, cheeses, crackers, olives, and anything else he could scrape together was a banquet in itself.
The blog entries below come from recipes we enjoy around our household; from recipes I’ve yet to try; from recipes given me by friends and family, and things I’ve read about on line or in real print. Yes, I do still subscribe to magazines that come in the mail. Also there are posts about cooking equipment, techniques, sources for more information, etc. I hope you find something of interest.
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Roasted Garlic & Onions with Shrimp
Sherry asked me to cook something, and I said, “But we have nothing to work with.” She knew better and invited me to figure out something. I love it when she does that. I roasted most of the vegetables in a dry skillet. Toward the end, I did drizzle a bit of olive oil...
Bourbon BBQ Ribs
Taste of the South Ingredients 1 (12-oz.) bottle lager beer or ale½ cup apple cider vinegar1½ tsp. kosher salt½ cup bourbon, divided1 cup ketchup½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce½ cup honey2 garlic cloves, crushed1½ Tbsp. barbecue spice rub½ tsp. freshly ground...
Green Chiles and Mushrooms on a Shingle
When I was growing up my Aunt Marie introduced me to something she loving called “SOS.” I think it was an old Navy acronymn for something served on a “shingle.” Tonight, I had a couple of heels left over from a loaf of wheat bread, so I decided, “Why...
Cheese-Spinach Bake
Ingredients 3 medium eggs ; beaten.20 ounces of frozen chopped spinach.4 ounces of cheddar cheese ; grated.1 cup of cottage cheese.1/4 cup of butter ; softened.2 teaspoons of flour.Salt ; and pepper.1 cup Bacon ; fried and crumbled Instructions Cook the spinach...
Green Chiles and Mushrooms on a Shingle
When I was growing up my Aunt Marie introduced me to something she loving called “SOS.” I think it was an old Navy acronymn for something served on a “shingle.” Tonight, I had a couple of heals left over from a loaf of wheat bread, so I decided, “Why not?” Of...
Welcome to River City Diner
Welcome to the River City Diner What a blessing to have been raised in Memphis by a country cook who knew what she was doing. Good cooking was just a way of life in our household and among our extended family. My mother prepared the best fried chicken in...
Web Design
Can I Get an Amen? https://www.corkymusic.com/about-chamber-blues Solid TruthSolid TruthSiegel wowed the audiance and sent the Philadelphia Pops into a rollicking jam. https://www.statnews.com/2021/01/31/crestfallen-rollout/
February – 2026 – Template – Working on this New Post
Solid Truth AARP recently shared this article about what NOT to order at restaurants. (https://shorturl.at/2vu0r). Marcus Mooney, executive chef of Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating, offers the following about salmon. Ordering salmon may be a special dish if you...
Preparing the Table – TEMPLATE
Solid Truth d.
1-New Post in Coffeeville
A few resources I find handy. The Episcopal Church: https://www.episcopalchurch.org What We Believe (Short Version): https://www.episcopalchurch.org/what-we-believe/ What We Believe (Long Version): https://www.bookofcommonprayer.net/catechism (From the Book of...
2- Good Template with Text-sidebar
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5 – Good – About the Episcopal Church
A few resources I find handy. The Episcopal Church: https://www.episcopalchurch.org What We Believe (Short Version): https://www.episcopalchurch.org/what-we-believe/ What We Believe (Long Version): https://www.bookofcommonprayer.net/catechism (From the Book of...
7 – Pretty good -Instructed Eucharist
The Episcopal Church: https://www.episcopalchurch.org What We Believe (Short Version): https://www.episcopalchurch.org/what-we-believe/ What We Believe (Long Version): https://www.bookofcommonprayer.net/catechism What Lessons on What Sundays?...
8 – Fairly good Lagniappe
BBQ is Not a VerbBourbon Barbecue RibsBuzz Magazines Recipe TroveCajun SeasoningChurch StuffCooking LinksDeep South Dishes (And a link to the Southern Rubin)Dry MilkFool-Proof Boiled EggsFool-Proof Steamed EggsHome-made Breakfast SausageHow Hot Is That...
Trump Lobbied to Deny COVID Funding
Solid TruthTrump offials lobbied to deny funding for COVID vaccine rollout. https://www.statnews.com/2021/01/31/trump-officials-lobbied-to-deny-states-money-for-vaccine-rollout/
Bourbon BBQ Ribs
Taste of the South Ingredients 1 (12-oz.) bottle lager beer or ale ½ cup apple cider vinegar 1½ tsp. kosher salt ½ cup bourbon, divided 1 cup ketchup ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce ½ cup honey 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1½ Tbsp. barbecue spice rub ½ tsp. freshly ground...
Bourbon Barbecue Ribs
Ingredients 1 (12-oz.) bottle lager beer or ale½ cup apple cider vinegar1½ tsp. kosher salt½ cup bourbon, divided1 cup ketchup½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce½ cup honey2 garlic cloves, crushed1½ Tbsp. barbecue spice rub½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper ...
The Mind Diet
As members of AARP, we read their newsletter which often addresses matters of health, diet, life-style, etc. We’ve probably all heard of the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, created to lower blood pressure). Now there is the MIND diet (Mediterranean...
Sheila’s Sausage and Egg Casserole
Church Lady LoveOur friend from St. Matthew’s, Shelia, shared this recipe with Sherry. She wrote it on a note card. Ingredients 1 lb. pork sausage 6 slices bread 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese 5 eggs 1 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp salt pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups of milk...
Bay Scallops on OptiGrill
I got this from the AI Chat Bot, Copilot on Windows. Ingredients: 1 pound bay scallops 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter Salt and pepper (to taste) Optional: minced garlic, lemon juice, fresh herbs like parsley or thyme Preheat the OptiGrill...
Todd’s Creek
I grew up literally on the bank of a bayou in Memphis, Tennessee. Of course, we didn’t call it a “bayou.” We called it “The Ditch.” It’s real name was “Todd’s Creek,” which I sometimes call just “Todd Creek” (leaving out the possessive). Or I sometimes call it by...
Jesus on the Wall
As far back as I can remember, the picture hung on my grandmother’s wall in her living room. Jesus holds a little lamb in one arm, and a shepherd’s crook in the other hand. Sheep gather around, and one looks up at Jesus (Like he knows him and trusts him?). My...
French Onion and Mushroom Casserole
This is some GOOD stuff! I got the idea from Ree Drummond - the Pioneer Woman. I changed it up a bit. For instance, I used home-made chicken stock rather than store-bought beef broth. And we used large sweet onions and probably a pound of fresh white mushrooms which...
Fool-Proof Steamed Eggs
Special thanks to America's Test Kitchen for this take on steaming eggs to a hard-boil. Bring one inch water to a rolling boil in a pot suitable for steaming. Place eggs in steamer basket and the basket into the pot so that the eggs are not touching the water. Cover...
Medium White Sauce
I found this recipe at Mother's house. It had been clipped from a box of corn starch called "CREAM Corn Starch." I've never heard of it. Argo corn starch offers a very similar method. Ingredients 1 1/2 T butter1 T corn starch1 cup milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/4...
Buzz Magazines Recipe Trove
When we lived in Houston, we got The Bellaire Buzz Magazine once a month. I enjoy flipping through it to see what's going on in the neighborhood. Children, school, pets, etc. I always check out the Chef's Corner feature and the Recipes sections.
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients1 pound small or medium shrimp; peeled and deveined12 ounces bow tie pasta2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon minced garlic2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning1/3 cup white wine14 cup unsalted butter1 1/2 cups heavy cream1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese; finely grated1...
Norma and Nita
Norma and Nita Kuykendall - July, 1959 - Forbes family gathering.
Jack & Jane with Stanley Forbes
Uncle Jack, Aunt Jane, and their first son Stanley. That is most likely Vicky Millican on the right.I don't recognize that pick-up truck behind the swing set, but that Ford looks like Uncle Clyde Kuykendall's. That swing set looks like one we had in our backyard on...
Billie, Vicky and Betty
We often referred to them as "The Girls." I believe they may have referred to us as "The Boys." Three sisters, Billie, Vicky, and Betty. Oh, how we love these cousins of ours.We're still trying to figure out where this picture was taken and when. We know the date...
