When I was growing up in Memphis, there were really only two fancy, sit-down, white tablecloth, special occasion restaurants. An old-school, white-jacketed waiter, New Orleans-style place and an elegant Chinese restaurant. My Dad is a big fan of Chinese food, so it was his choice for special meals. My brother and I loved the egg drop soup, which had tiny little carrots … [Read more...] about Chinese Dumplings
Pork
Pork, Sage and Apple Burgers
Familiar is good. A good, juicy burger with melty cheese on a soft bun. Maybe some fries on the side. But different is good too. And this pork, sage and apple burger fits that bill perfectly. Juicy pork kept moist with tart green apples and tangy onions – a brilliant combination that will make a difference in a weeknight meal, or impress your friends with an exciting … [Read more...] about Pork, Sage and Apple Burgers
Bolognese Sauce
The Italian Grandmother in My Head I do not have a particularly ethnic background. Basic Anglo-Scots stock. Okay, a WASP. I cherish my Southern heritage and all the great culinary traditions I have enjoyed, inherited, and try to preserve. But I’ve never had a Bubbe teach me to make latkes or an Abuela to show me how to roll tamales. No Greek uncle … [Read more...] about Bolognese Sauce
Glazed Kielbasa
There are certain activities that anyone in any particular town, city, state or region is expected to have participated in. Wouldn’t you be surprised by someone living in Hawaii who had never been to the beach? Or shocked by a resident of Paris who had never even seen the Eiffel Tower? Well, I have one of those surprising confessions. I have never been to an SEC football … [Read more...] about Glazed Kielbasa
