Chocolate gravy is sort of a southern secret. People who grew up here in Arkansas know all about it, people who didn’t are amazed that it exists. Basically, you take a big, hot, fluffy, homemade biscuit and cover it in chocolate gravy goodness. Seriously, what is there not to love about that? A chocolate gravy recipe […]
The winner according to Random Number Generator: is Stephanie (no, not The Park Wife) who said “stew sounds wonderful in a Dutch oven with cobbler for dessert!” Congratualtions, I will be contacting you! It’s no secret that I love my cast iron. I admitted my love for all 18 of the pieces I own and […]
Growing up, freezing and canning fruits and vegetables occupied most of our family’s time during summer and fall. We relied on the bounty from our gardens to fill most of our menus during the remainder of the year. It was a way of life typical to practically every household around us. Outside of jams, jellies […]
by The Park Wife Gardening is a little bit addictive. Yes, it starts innocently enough. You grab that hearty little tomato plant that catches your eye with visions of salsa dancing in your head. It grows beautifully and most importantly, it’s delicious. Heady with success, your next step is usually a modest garden of several […]
Our family has been making a transition to healthier eating during the last few years and one of the foods we’ve changed is our bread. I like knowing what’s in our food. I like simple ingredients. And I LOVE the smell and taste of homemade bread. Like most women, I have a full schedule and […]
I try to bring my children in the kitchen to participate in the craft of cooking. Not all the time, of course. (We all know a mama sometimes needs to cook in peace.) I enjoy watching my children learn about food, and I love that measuring and following recipe directions allow for practical application of […]
Are you a Brussels sprouts lover or hater? Often maligned as bitter, mushy or tasteless, this tiny member of the crucifer family (think mustard greens, cabbage, broccoli) probably owes its ill-gotten reputation to poor preparation more than anything else. Sure, it’s bitter and limp when overcooked. However, prepared properly, Brussels sprouts have a sweet, nutty […]
If you’re anything like me, once the holiday decorations come down you’re ready to start getting your house a little more organized. There is nothing like a New Year’s resolution to decrease clutter and get on a cleaning schedule to get you motivated. The idea of having every aspect of our lives tidy and organized is a beautiful […]
When the long, gray days of winter set in, I think of soup. I want to enjoy a warm, hearty and comforting meal that chases those chilly days away. For me, the slow cooker is the quintessential kitchen tool for that. I call this an accidental soup. It was one of those dishes that just […]
Want to know a secret? I’d never had collard greens until I was well into my 20s. But that’s not the half of it. Y’all, the first time I ever had collard greens? It was when I was living in Colorado. Yes, I admit, my first introduction to this Southern staple was in what can only […]