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New Year’s Recipes

It’s tradition in the South to eat certain New Year’s Recipes to bring luck in the upcoming year. Want more money? Serve up a bowl of Turnip Greens. Looking for luck? Dive into a bowl of Instant Pot Hoppin’ John. Don’t forget a signature cocktail to raise your glass to at the stroke of midnight. Tuaca Pineapple Martini and Strawberry Champagne Cocktails are both excellent choices.

three strawberry champagne cocktails sitting on a silver tray

Strawberry Champagne Cocktail

Last updated on April 2nd, 2023 This tasty strawberry champagne cocktail combines fresh strawberry puree, fresh ginger and champagne — perfect for brunch, shower or a holiday party. I don’t know how things are done where you live, but when we throw a brunch in Mississippi there is typically some […]

Rosemary and Gin Grapefruit cocktail

Rosemary and Gin Grapefruit Cocktail

Last updated on May 24th, 2023 Rosemary and Gin Grapefruit cocktail is sure become your new favorite adult beverage. Rosemary simple syrup and floral gin pair beautifully with tart Ruby Red grapefruit juice. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used […]

Overhead shot of a red bowl with a handle filled with rice, Hoppin' John and greens. A pan of cornbread and a dish of butter with a knife are to the side.

Instant Pot Hoppin’ John

Last updated on March 21st, 2023 Instant Pot Hoppin’ John, made of black-eyed peas, pork and rice, is a Southern New Year’s Day tradition that can be made right in your electric pressure cooker. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are […]

turnip greens in a white bowl with a wedge of cornbread on the side

How to Cook Turnip Greens [Southern Turnip Greens]

Last updated on June 6th, 2023 Learn how to cook turnip greens just like they do in the South. Greens are slowly simmered with salt pork, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper for a tender, tasty soul food side dish. I recall a conversation I had with my husband our […]

Bourbon cocktails for the holidays

10 Festive Bourbon Cocktails For The Holidays

Last updated on March 31st, 2023 Ah, bourbon. It’s so quintessentially Southern and personally — one of my favorite spirits not only cook with, but to drink. As we’re gearing up for the holidays, I thought I would be fun poll a few fellow bloggers for their favorite holiday bourbon […]