Strawberry season is here and the markets are brimming with fresh berries. Living in Charleston, we enjoy taking advantage of the abundant local produce. This Cinnamon Pecan Cookie Encrusted Goat Cheese and Strawberry Salad is one of our favorite ways to enjoy the harvest. Of course, strawberries are always a hit in desserts. Last...
Posts tagged: Southern Recipes
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Pudding
Banana Pudding is one of the most popular Southern desserts, especially at Easter table. So this year, we've put our own twist on the comforting classic. Some people might find it scandalous, but the vanilla wafers are out! Those classic cookies originally made the dessert popular, but in terms of taste, they can’t compete with our...
Southern Holiday Traditions: Hummingbird Cake
One of my favorite Christmas traditions when I was growing up was unloading our overstuffed stockings. My grandmother, and then my mother, made all of us identical red stockings with a white top, with our names embroidered in red on the white cuff. I'm not sure how old I was when...
A Sweet Southern Thanksgiving: Katherine's Derby Pie
Thanksgiving in the South is a time to embrace traditions. While my family tends to mix the turkey recipe up each year, there are other dishes that we simply must have on the table. For our Southern spread, I always make my version of Derby Pie to serve alongside the other sweet treats....
A Grey Ghost Birthday Tradition
At about this time in September 2012, we delivered our first order of cookies to The Gourmet Shop in Columbia, SC. And we're happy to say they’re still a steady customer! So since it’s our birthday, we’re celebrating the Grey Ghost way - with my mother’s pound cake. I'd love to share the recipe...