It’s Labor Day weekend and I’m sure the plans we all have this year are looking quite different from past celebrations. Every Labor Day, we attend a big potluck picnic at an apple orchard. It’s always a much anticipated day
BBQ Leftovers
Stocking Up Smartly
As schools, businesses, and events are shutting down across the nation and quarantines are becoming more and more common, it may be time to take an inventory of pantries, freezers, and refrigerators. Within the last few days, I have been
Thanksgiving Casserole Leftovers
The best week for leftovers is finally here! It’s my favorite time of year not only for eating the leftovers, but also hearing all about them. Leftovers take center stage during the Thanksgiving holiday. There are newspaper articles, magazine stories,
Leftover Mac and Cheese Biscuits
I recently participated in the 2019 Healthy Solutions Spice Blends Recipe Challenge. This year’s Challenge theme was “Diner Food”. As a Southern girl, the first thought that came to my mind was biscuits and gravy. Then as a cheese lover,
Zesty No Cook Carrot Relish
I wonder how much sales of carrots go up during the Easter season. I heard a little boy ask his mom at the store yesterday to buy “special” carrots to leave for the Easter bunny. My curiosity made me turn
The “Whole” Enchilada Sauce
Disclaimer: I was provided vouchers for free Challenge Butter for my competition cooking but the opinions expressed here are my own. The “whole” enchilada was part of my final burger entry at the World Food Championships. I had already placed 5th
Leftover Jambalaya: Football Food
Look at that big tray of leftover jambalaya treats I’m holding. So many dishes made with just a little leftover jambalaya. I am definitely not a morning person at all, but my mornings on the show motivate me to get
Wake Me for Leftover Coffee Aioli
I was recently in New Orleans for the annual International Food Bloggers Conference, always an amazing three days of learning, networking, and, of course, eating. It is, after all, a food blogger conference. Long days requiring lots of coffee to
Seeing Green means Saving the Green: Green Onion Madness
Green Onion Madness, that is what I called my latest TV Segment. It was a fun morning talking all things green onion, yes, who knew green onions could be so much fun! Green onions remind me of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Watermelon Rind in So Many Ways
Not only is it Father’s Day weekend, but the first official day of summer is close behind. The time for grilling parties and BBQ’s is here! In South Louisiana I’m not sure why the grilling season has to be during