I grew up in a retail home, meaning my dad was a retailer. He and a business partner ran a couple of five ‘n’ dime stores for over 30 years. ...
When I was growing up in southern Virginia, in the 1960’s-1970’s, we had fresh made cornbread at least twice a week. Dad enjoyed his cornbread broken in pieces in a...
These past months of 2020 have been full of change. From a simple trip to the store, to community clubs and meetings, to ways we worship and work—it seems the...
Call it a cobbler, a buckle, a grunt, a sonker, or a variety of other names, but this fruit confection deserves our praise. There are many reasons to praise...
Nothing brings joy to kids quite like an afternoon of baking! Easter is little more than a week away, so why not try baking some Old School Brand™ Sugar Cookies...
Red Velvet has traditionally been associated with the Christmas holidays, but I’m here to tell you, “Red Velvet isn’t just for Christmas anymore!” We’ve been in the kitchen experimenting (again)...
This is an easy weeknight meal you don't have to think about. It's also perfect for a crowd. You can't beat our easy crockpot cheese grits! We always use a...
Dave's Shrimp and Grits Shrimp and grits is one of our favorite family meals. It's perfect for an easy week night meal or to make a large batch for a...
Thanksgiving has come and gone, (well, except for some leftovers still around) but I am not ready to let it rest until next November just yet. I read yesterday that...
Pound Cake Years ago, Mama Doris taught me the intricacies of making a Pound Cake from scratch. Eggs and butter at room temperature, pan greased and floured, we would begin...