Jackie Garvin's Blog, page 20
September 4, 2015
Funeral Sandwiches
One of my cherished Southern traditions is feeding people when they need it the most. You’ve just had a baby. We’re going to feed you and the whole family. New in the neighborhood? We’re bringing you some kind of fresh baked good that’s loaded with sugar. Just lost your job? Here we come with a… continue reading »
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August 31, 2015
Tomatoes and Rice
On our recent book promotions tour for Biscuits: Sweet and Savory Southern Recipes for the All-American Kitchen, we had the occasion a couple of times to eat butterbeans. What I call butterbeans might be known to you as tiny green limas. Well, to me, they’ve always been, and will be forever more, butterbeans. It’s summer… continue reading »
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August 19, 2015
Sparkling Blackberry Lemonade and a GIVEAWAY
Sponsored ad A refreshing beverage is a treat in any season but they’re most appreciated in the summer. Everyone enjoys a rocking chair on the porch with a summer sipping cold beverage in their hand. I’ve teamed up withEqual 0-Calorie Sweetener to bring you a delightful beverage in celebration of National Lemonade Day, August 20,… continue reading »
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July 17, 2015
Roasted Broccoli with Pecans
Follow my blog with Bloglovin I crave broccoli. That’s good news and bad news. Good news is that broccoli is a powerhouse of vitamins, nutrients, fiber and all sorts of good things. Bad news is that my cravings consume me. I fixate on my craving and eat it until I gorge myself out on it… continue reading »
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July 8, 2015
Two Meat Sloppy Joes
If any of you out there have never heard of a Sloppy Joe sandwich, please raise your hand. I would like to meet you. Sloppy Joes are about as American as apple pie and hamburgers. The history of the origin is debated. Some credit Sloppy Joe’s bar in Key West, FL while others believe the… continue reading »
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July 4, 2015
Okra Jalapeno Fritters
Summer in the deep Deep South is no joke. Yes, we have splendid winters and spring is nice but summer is a wee bit challenging. Of course the oppressive heat and humidity gives us something about which to complain. Chronic complainers have no shortage of material. The trade-off is that we harvest all sorts of… continue reading »
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May 29, 2015
Rustic Tomato Pie
If I had to consider the rest of my life without homegrown tomatoes, I suppose I would survive. I didn’t say I’d be happy about it. And, I don’t think I’d ever stop thinking about them or craving them. There’s something special about homegrown, vine ripened tomatoes that goes beyond the magnificent flavor. Maybe we… continue reading »
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May 24, 2015
All-American Grilled Hamburgers
Plain ol’ hamburgers. What’s so good about them? Everything. Identified as decidedly all-American, hamburgers are a connectional food within our culinary melting pot. They’re eaten in every culture and cuisine that consumes beef. Backyard cookouts will feature hamburgers and hotdogs more often than anything else. When we had out-of-town company at our house,… continue reading »
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May 23, 2015
Herb and Parmesan Grilled Corn
It’s as hot as blue blazes in the deep Deep South. We’re whining already and it’s still May. Year after year, we whine about the heat of summer. Year after the year, the heat of summer comes upon us. You’d think we’d learn that whining does us no good. We can’t seem to help ourselves.… continue reading »
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May 11, 2015
Skillet Pepperoni Biscuit Pizza
Goodness gracious day in the morning! We’ve got so much going on and so many blessings. We had a book launch/tasting party/signing party for Biscuits: Sweet and Savory Southern Recipes for the All-American Kitchen on April 28 in our backyard. I had some talented people help me turn out an awesome event. We had 117… continue reading »
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