Singing with warming spices, the Pumpkin Spice Moscow Mule is a crisp, slightly spicy cocktail that highlights fall flavors from homemade pumpkin spice syrup. This version is an easy, single-serve twist on a classic mule. September calls for cozy cocktails, and this Pumpkin Spice Moscow Mule delivers. If you love fall flavors but want to … Read more

Cornbread dressing is far more than a side dish in Black Southern kitchens — it’s a culinary legacy. It’s the recipe people ask about, the dish that often defines the whole plate, and the one passed down through generations with pride and strong opinions. From classic, old-school preparations to modern, make-it-your-way variations, Southern African American … Read more

This delicious cherry pie with a buttery crumb topping works beautifully with fresh sweet summer cherries or with frozen cherries, so you can enjoy it anytime during the year. Baked in a flaky pie crust and finished with brown sugar crumbs that are tender and crisp at the same time, this may just be my … Read more

You’ve probably heard about the popular Nice Cream trend by now. I’m finally joining the party with a spin that takes Nice Cream to the next level: Apple Pie ala Mode. This recipe elevates the simple two-ingredient blender Nice Cream into a layered dessert with crunchy cinnamon-butter streusel and a generous scoop of warm apple … Read more

These South African spice biscuits, known as outydse soetkoekies, are thin, crisp and scented with warming spices: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Rich with butter and aroma, they belong in tea tins, on coffee tables and on Christmas biscuit plates. This recipe is rolled thin for a proper snap and baked without an egg wash … Read more

A few weeks ago, G and I attended the book release party for Beyond Bacon, the excellent cookbook by our friends Matt and Stacy of Paleo Parents. We were visiting G’s parents in Ocean City, Maryland, and after leaving the boys with their grandparents we drove across the Chesapeake Bay to Virginia. Our destination was … Read more

A quick blender soup with a good handful of mint – Scallion Kimchee adds a hit of mellow heat Loads of peas add a gorgeous color along with leeks, scallions, garlic, potatoes, mint, dill and vegetable broth Scallion Kimchee takes minutes to prepare and adds a texture and heat to the creamy soup This light, … Read more

These crisp, savory biscotti are ideal for holiday entertaining and pair beautifully with a glass of red wine. Rather than sweet, they are flavored with Parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper and pistachios. You can substitute other nuts—almonds work especially well—if you prefer. Store the biscotti in an airtight container for up to a week, or … Read more

This dairy-free banana pudding offers a creamy, nostalgic take on the Southern favorite—without any dairy. Made with silken-style tofu blended with banana, a dairy-free whipped topping, and layers of vanilla wafers and fresh banana slices, it’s an easy no-bake dessert that balances indulgence with better-for-you ingredients. Whether you follow a vegan diet, are lactose-intolerant, or … Read more

Take control of your cleaning routine with these practical bullet journal spreads — simple, effective, and easy to use. Does cleaning feel overwhelming? It can for many of us — dust builds up, chores pile on, and it’s easy to forget what needs doing. A well-designed cleaning schedule in a bullet journal solves that by … Read more