
Can you start and operate a food business from your home kitchen in North Carolina?
Are you in North Carolina? Do you have the “best” cake recipe from your grandma? or baked goods? or folks say “you need to put that in a bottle and sell it?” Perhaps your home kitchen meets criteria for a home-based food permit. There ARE limitations. Read all about them here…

Cauliflower au Gratin with crispy onion topping
This cheesy side pairs with just about anything. Serve it with a simple supper, or let it hold its own with more elaborate meals, too.

“throw cook” what ‘cha got ~ It’s Fall Y’all Clam Chowder
I’m a “throw cooker.” What does that mean? Well, that means I throw stuff together to create good food and

Sweet Potato Hushpuppies
Crispy-on-the-outside and moist-in-the-middle, these hushpuppies featuring NC sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish all sorts of soups, chowders, salads…. or just by themselves drizzled with honey!

OINKERS Biscuits Recipe… a little south in YOUR mouth Barbecue Sandwich Biscuit Bites with BBQ Gravy Dip
Oinkers!! …“South In Your Mouth” skillet Barbecue Drop Biscuits with BBQ Gravy Dip ©Wendy L. Perry, Inc. (feel free to

THE non-baker ‘cued up 1st Place in “Best Southern Biscuit®” Contest
…”butter” late than never! PB&J Fudge and Pop Tarts
Looking for something fun to do with peanut butter? How about some peanut butter and jelly fudge? Or peanut butter and jelly pop tarts!
Are your bloomers exposed tonight?
Tub ‘o Chive Gotcha! I’m not much on that yard work stuff… but on occasion, it’s simply necessary. I’ve been

…not your usual St. Patrick’s Day celebration!
…a “Date with Cherry!”
Goodness gracious, February has evaporated! My grandmas surely were right about that “time flying” thing when you’re “seasoned.” (I strive
…dig’n dirt!
[singlepic id=116 w=320 h=240 float=left] After spending a little time in the yard yesterday to start spring cleaning it (before
…i can almost smell salt air!
Here it is, middle of February, and as typical here in North Carolina, we’re having a beautimous day approaching 80
Flash’n… this way or that?
It hasn’t been that long ago when I set my bedroom ceiling fan for the winter, I think! But a week or so ago, I went to flash’n… so while snow was fall’n outside, I was on my step ladder pull’n chains on my bedroom ceiling fan till I found that sweet spot…
…southern wine glasses
I much prefer a nice glass of wine in a mason jar… as a matter of fact, i think everything tastes better in a mason jar! So as i enjoy a glass of red wine this evening,