Happy Heart Day everyone! I've loved Valentine's Day ever since I was a child. I associate it with family time and an occasion to share a good homemade meal together. This is the way I have always celebrated it with my husband as well. This year was no different, despite the fact that, since my… Continue reading Retro Cooking: 1960’s Strawberry Bavarian Pie with Coconut Crust
The Bottom Round Roast – Revisited for the Instant Pot
In 2012, I wrote a post called Bottom Round Roast and My First Gravy. To this date, this continues to be my most viewed post. I wrote it after making the dish successfully for the first time and I have made it so many times since. It only seemed reasonable to revisit this recipe to… Continue reading The Bottom Round Roast – Revisited for the Instant Pot
Retro Cooking: 1950 Charleston Shrimp Pie
I was really happy when a good friend of mine lent me a few vintage Southern cookbooks. Moving to Atlanta, almost four years ago, I didn't realize how much of a change it would be. In my mind, Virginia was already the South, but Georgia is a whole new ball game. While we haven't had… Continue reading Retro Cooking: 1950 Charleston Shrimp Pie
How to Meal Prep
#MealPrep is so popular these days. Yes, prepare your meals in advance! I've been doing this for so long, it is completely part of my routine now. On the other hand, I know a lot of people would love to start planning their meals but don't know how to get started. So here is my… Continue reading How to Meal Prep

