Flavor First

April 2018
They’re quick. They’re easy. They deliver big flavor in small doses and add richness we crave. What’s not to love about condiments?

March 2018
Most of us are very busy people. With that in mind, most of the recipes I develop are easy to prepare. I try not to use too many fancy ingredients or expensive kitchen tools either.

December 2017
Last month, I received a sample of Merguez sausage. I grilled a few for my husband and he was hooked. He even suggested we use it in our Thanksgiving stuffing this year instead of Italian sausage.

August 2017
Growing up, both of my grandmothers had gardens, so I have lots of great memories of incredibly fresh produce and amazing meals.

July 2016
For many of us, a Fourth of July picnic conjures up images and familiar flavors of picnics past. If you live in the South, that may include a spread of spicy sausages, Cajun shrimp rolls and a cobbler or two.

April 2016
I’ve always been an egg fan, but everything changed when I got my own chickens. From the bright orange yolks to the amazingly incredible flavor...

March 2016
I love eggplant every which way, but I often forget to cook with it. Though they're found in a myriad of colors and sizes, most of the eggplants we see in the market are deep purple in color and oblong in shape.

February 2016
With work, kids and social and community commitments packing our schedules, too many of us make too many food decisions on the run...

June 2014
While most of us enjoy salads year round, some of the combos we create seem, well, more summery! With an abundance of fresh vegetables popping up in our gardens and beyond, there’s no end to the combinations we can create.