The Village Tavern, located in Winston-Salem at 2000 Griffith Road (pictured) and at Reynolda Village, is one of my favorite restaurants. One of my favorite dishes at the Tavern, particularly as a luncheon item,...
Carrot cake is a special dessert for any occasion, but it definitely makes a hit at Easter. When my Aunt Irene gave me a cookbook from Christ Church in New Bern, she told me that everything...
Delicious and festive…what more could you want for a February or Valentine treat? Well, if I add easy, that should seal the deal! Ingredients: Crust: 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 Tbsp. confectioners’ sugar 1/2...
The delicious aromas of Christmas baking make all the cooking preparation worthwhile. Here are two recipes that go great together or they can stand on their own. The Lemon Sugar Cookies are a roll...
The official name for this recipe lists “Cheese Biscuits,” but around my house, they’re just called “cheesies.” I usually make them close to Christmas, but I’m posting this recipe early so that you can have...
The Toddle House was a national chain restaurant, founded in Memphis in 1932, specializing in breakfast and open 24/7. The tiny buildings were built according to the same plan, each with a short counter with...
The following post was published last week. I have added a lighter version of the recipe that is equally flavorful, but with less butter and not as salty-tasting. Just in time for snacking while...
This is a delicious pound cake that has a fresh, lime flavor…perfect for all occasions. Key Lime Pound Cake Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened ½ cup shortening 3 cups sugar 6 large eggs 3...
Looking for an easy and refreshing summer dessert recipe? Striped Delight, a four-layer dessert that can be assembled in 30 minutes, fills the bill. It can be made ahead of your meal, and can...
Ah summertime! Just the thought of the endless days of summer helps us make it through the wintertime, through schooldays…either as a student or as a teacher, and through tense and crowded schedules. We...
