Category Archives: Southern Hospitality

Soul Food for New Years: Black Eyed Peas and Collards Soup/Stew

Posted on December 28, 2018 by

(I am posting two New Year’s recipes today.  The earlier, the trotters, was actually made last August.  The black eyed pea and collard soup was made yesterday, and is following that earlier recipe within a few hours.  And, here it … Continue reading →

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Soul Food for New Years: Trotters (Pig’s Feet)

Posted on December 28, 2018 by

(I am posting two New Year’s recipes today.  The below, the trotters, was actually made last August.  The black eyed pea and collard soup was made yesterday, and will appear here an hour or so after this one today. DO … Continue reading →

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Mardi Gras Creole: Mussels, Andouille, Okra, Rice

Posted on February 9, 2018 by

For Mardi Gras (February 13, 2018).    So many seasonal times up-and-coming!  And my computer being on the fritz hasn’t helped much… yesterday’s Valentine’s salad was supposed to be posted this past Tuesday, and today’s Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) post … Continue reading →

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Southern-Style Collards and Ham Hocks

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

Going home from Virginia (which post is coming shortly, I promise!), I stopped at Dietrich’s, a Pennsylvania-Dutch meat place that’s a must-see for omnivores and carnivores who happen along Route 78. Yes, as the sign says, they really DO carry … Continue reading →

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