Last week, my Aunt Wendy passed away. It was unexpected, yet not surprising, as she had spent most of her life battling lupus. Wendy was a wonderful, loving, incredibly strong woman. She used to say that she and I were kindred spirits because of our mutual love of photography, I think of her every time [...]
a southern food blog
Tag Archives: family
Lori’s Sesame Pasta Salad
Long time blog readers will remember my Aunt Lori. She won the first (and only) recipe contest we held for Biscuits and Such’s first blogoversary. Full disclosure: it was a blind judging (and I was not a judge). Her coca-cola cake wowed everyone. Aunt Lori is the wife of my father’s only brother, my Uncle [...]
Seafood Stew
One of the things I learned at art school was that I’m not special. That sounds a little harsh. I mean, specifically, that my life story, the things that have happened to me and the challenges that I’ve faced, aren’t unique. When I was growing up I was one of the few people I knew [...]
Arugula Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
I know that it may feel like I’m bogging you down with salads, but what can I say? During the summer I am salad crazy. So when Sam at A Chef’s Kitchen shared this arugula salad with strawberry vinaigrette on Friday night, I couldn’t make it and then not share it with you! Not to [...]
Skillet Cornbread
The deciding factor in our debate over whether or not we should elope was, truth be told, our families. We weighed all of our options, made a pro/con list, and ultimately decided that being able to celebrate our commitment with our friends and family was worth all the hassle of wedding planning. In the year [...]
