Long Pond Eggplant Rounds

My Dad became an at home chef when he retired from the Navy after 30+ while we were living in New Orleans, though he has always enjoyed cooking, and grills the best burgers and flank steak to this day. Dad found himself interested in many things upon retirement, however, none caught his attention like cooking….

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Beach Eats: Fattoush-ish

Contributor: Caroline Coker I love pretty much everything about this recipe, but take note, I’m a dipper. I prefer to use store bought pita chips, or house made baked pita chips for this healthy and satisfying dish. When home, I stop by the Seaside Farmers Market on Saturday, or Modica Market to pick up grocery…

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Me Maw’s Corn Pudding

  My grandparents were peanut farmers in Statesboro, Georgia, and as a child I was giddy with glee each time we left Charleston to visit them. My grandmother always had a pot of peanuts boiling when we arrived, knowing they were my favorite. The smell of her buttery corn casserole baking has had me drooling, and has…

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Beach Eats: Fajita Chicken Salad

Contributor: Caroline Coker This is an easy and delicious weeknight meal, or one to enjoy any time of day. For breakfast top this salad with a poached egg, cut the recipe in half, or double depending on the number of people you need to feed. My dry rub is the perfect marinade for the chicken. I…

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Southern Fried Corn & Vintage Recipes From Old Seagrove #Giveaway

The Seagrove Village MarketCafe dates back to 1949 where generations of families and guests returned year after year to dine, purchase necessities, souvenirs and experience life on the beach. George and Ann Hartley purchased the cafe in 1998 filled with hidden treasures buried in the nooks and crannies of the restaurant. They located Junie McGee’s…

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Blue Cheese-Sour Mashers & Slow Cooker and Cookbook Giveaway

In trying to find  ease in weeknight cooking, I can tell you that I have become attached to my slow cooker. Hamilton Beach sent 8 from our Virtual Potluck team the 6-quart programmable Set ‘n Forget cookers , and each of us also received a different copy of Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann’s Not Your Mother’s Slow Cooker for…

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Savory Spinach & Buttermilk Pancakes with Cilantro-Lime Butter

I was invited to develop a pancake recipe for today’s “Stonyfield Cook-a-thon” by blogging friend Marnely over at Cooking With Books. She is a spectacular baker and chef on Martha’s Vineyard, a place I have been wanting to visit for some time. Also coming to the Pancake Party are Nutmeg Nanny, Food Hunters Guide, Hungry Food…

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Spring Power Foods & Roasted Spring Vegetables

Today is the first day of Spring and I am ready to celebrate! Having one home form college right now, and the other arriving Friday for Spring Break has been a lot of fun; it also has required me to make a few requested favorite family meals again. Spring brings lots of healthy produce, including some of…

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