116. Green Bean Bundles of Love (and Thanksgiving)
Among the many reasons I’m thankful for my sister-in-law, Karen (most important of which being my incredible nephews Tray, Luke, and Josh), green bean bundles rank pretty high on the list. Since she...
View Article119. Thwarting Trespassers and Other Ne’er-Do-Wells
Driving around Seattle the other day, a wave of nostalgia washed over me when I spotted someone’s front door decorated with a black sign featuring large red letters that said: POSTED. NO TRESPASSING....
View ArticleRerun: 84. Mardi Gras (“Throw Me Something, Mister!”)
Throw me something, mister!Laissez le bon temps rouler, y’all. At least until midnight tonight. You’d think that in the South Fat Tuesday wouldn’t be that big a deal. I mean, what distinguishes it from...
View Article127. Pilgrimage–Not Just for Pilgrims Anymore
Shadowlawn, Columbus, MS (c. 1848)Yes, folks, Tara may be gone with the wind (or more accurately, fire), but throughout the South you’ll find many a pre-war home still standing. Judging by the variety...
View ArticleRerun–66. (Not to be confused with 666): Deviled Eggs
Photo by Debbie R Flickr Creative CommonsOne day when my sister and I were in an antique store, she picked up a deviled egg plate and said, “Since I’m Southern, I probably should have one of these.”...
View ArticleRerun 68: Funeral Food–Love in a Casserole Dish
When I packed up my car and moved away from the South nearly 20 years ago, my brother said “Don’t forget your raisings!” And thanks in part to his constant reminders, I haven’t. A month ago today, Mike...
View Article131. Big Ass Bows, Not the Hunting Kind
A few of the eight million and twelve bows at the Canton Flea MarketIt might surprise y’all to learn that folks here in Seattle do not know the first thing about hair bows. Or maybe they just stay...
View Article132. Sweet Potato Casserole: Dessert in Disguise
Some Southerners are partial to the pie, but I prefer my sweet potatoes in a casserole. Mainly because it allows me to fool myself into thinking that what I’m eating is a vegetable, not dessert. I’m...
View Article133. Cornbread Dressing, Because Stuffing is for the Birds
One of Southern Living’s “83 Spectacular Thanksgiving Sides” Click for recipes.First off, I must clarify that we’re not talking about stuffing. Most Southerners can’t be bothered to actually stuff a...
View Article134. Hats AKA Hair Bows for Grownups
Here in Seattle, folks mostly use hats as protection from inclement weather. Usually, these “hats” come attached to the collar of one’s jacket, sweater, or sweatshirt. Yep, I’m talking hoodies....
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