hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I know that everyone is probably still feasting on leftovers. My thoughts have already moved on...

I can’t think of any holiday closer related to food than Thanksgiving. Although other holidays feature big family meals, Thanksgiving’s...

The holidays are upon us. It’s time to start planning your big meals. Over the next two weeks, I want to share some new ideas to bring to...

Shrimp and Grits is not a traditional Creole or Cajun Dish. It’s origins are from the Low-country of Georgia and the Carolinas. With the...

When most people thing of oranges, the first thing they think is juice. There are many ways that you can use the flavor of orange in your...

Alligator season in Arkansas is the last two weekends in September. This year, a record 202 alligators were harvested this year, which...

Tom Fitzmorris has lived a very fulfilling life. He was born in New Orleans on Mardi Gras day. He has spent the majority of his life...

Fall is slowly starting to arrive. Now that it’s not as hot, I don’t mind that the oven heats up the kitchen. Making cakes, pies and...

Surf and Turf is often thought of as a steak with a seafood component. I want to change that misconception. Surf can be any seafood and...

When it comes to baking pies, I usually stick to two recipes, My mom’s Fudge Pie and Pecan Pie. I’m not a big fan of fruit pies, having...

As I have said many times before, I am not a baker. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could make something for dessert that also works as a...

Football season is here. Time to load up your friends and hangout for hours before the game. What’s a tailgate without plenty of good...

Arkansas has been my home for 18 years. When I first moved here, I had a case of culture shock when it came to food. The first thing I...

There are various types of olive oil on your grocery store shelves. It’s easy to reach for Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) or save some...

Time sure flies when you’re having fun and doing what you love to do. It’s hard to believe that this will be the 300th article I have...

One of the most used ingredient in my cooking is garlic. My brother once sent me a recipe calling for 1/2 clove of garlic. We both...

The final piece to the Holy Trinity is the bell pepper. They are abundant in the south. Since bell peppers originated in the Americas,...

Celery is not an ingredient that is the main focus of a dish. Sure, you can stuff it with fillings for an appetizer or snack. It is an...

The Holy Trinity of Louisiana cooking: Onions, Celery and Bell Pepper. It’s the base of most Creole and Cajun dishes. Over the next few...

Sweet and Salty! This is a flavor combination that most have grown up with. Cracker Jacks was a treat growing up. The sweetness of the...