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I’m the kind of person that always has his hands in many different pots. I’ve always got several different “projects” (as my wife calls them) going on at... Read More »
I don’t have much time to do reviews, but every now and then a product comes along that captures my attention. Heather and I had just been talking... Read More »
Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes – I’m not sure why I never thought of this before, but it just hit me the other day like a ton of bricks. ... Read More »
Well it’s official. Last week I joined the legions of chair hauling, bag toting, sports drink carrying parents and became a soccer dad. I was a little nervous... Read More »
If you see a Facebook group or website that posts my photos and writing onto his or her page instead of linking to SouthernBite.com directly, they are in violation... Read More »
I’m heading into the home stretch with my manuscript and due to turn it in next week. It’s all happening a lot more quickly than I ever expected. ... Read More »
What started as a little stomach pain last week became a full blown emergency resulting in me having to have an emergency appendectomy. But no worries, I’m recovering... Read More »
Y’all will have to excuse my brevity today. The manuscript for the book is due in about 2 weeks and I am madly finishing things up to get... Read More »
When I think of St. Patrick’s Day, I think Corned Beef and Cabbage. (ramble beginning in 3… 2… 1…) The weird thing is that history tells us this... Read More »
This is by far one of my most favorite pies, but I have hesitated adding it to the recipe collection here on Southern Bite for two reasons. First,... Read More »
Over the past few weeks, I, along with my taste testers, have had the arduous task of going through the plethora of amazing recipes that were submitted in... Read More »
As the deadline for the manuscript for my book is approaching I’ve had less and less time to devote to chatting with y’all on Facebook and the blog. But... Read More »
Warm up your skillets! In honor of their commitment to preserve the celebration of all Southern food, Martha White® and Lodge® Cast Iron are once again searching the nation for... Read More »
I am fortunate enough to have grown up with an incredible mother who was also an amazing cook. So, when I think back to the comfort foods of... Read More »
Well, now that I’ve finally gotten the opportunity to share the BIG NEWS with you, I feel like I’ve had a chance to take a deep breath. It’s... Read More »
For a few weeks now, I’ve been hinting around about a big announcement. No, not big… HUGE! Since late October, I’ve been running around like a little... Read More »
Without the amazing folks that find their way to the blog each day, Southern Bite just wouldn’t be Southern Bite. So in the upcoming cookbook, I want to... Read More »
Y’all will have to excuse my brevity today. This time of year is SUPER busy with my “real job” and I’ve got an added load working on the... Read More »
Each year when New Year’s rolls around, it’s nearly impossible to visit Facebook without seeing posts about resolutions, new beginnings, and putting the previous year in the books. ... Read More »
Often, after the decadence of the holidays, I just want something simple. And sometimes the most simple things are the best. This is one of those simple things... Read More »
As I sit here among the twinkling lights of our two (yes, two – long story) Christmas trees, it’s late at night and all is silent throughout the... Read More »
For those of you who are still trying to plan your menu for next week, the folks at Martha White have put together a great Free e-book with some... Read More »
Each year about this time, I start getting emails about holiday cookies. Many of them want my favorite sugar recipe and other are about things like how to... Read More »
I have to let you in on a little secret… but don’t tell. My grandmother, Nana, has never been on a commercial flight. Now, I can hear the... Read More »
Walt Disney World is one of mine and my wife’s most favorite spots. We just love it. There’s just something magical about the place that makes all your... Read More »
My grandmother grew up poor. But just as my buddy Christy Jordan would say, she was rich in every way that mattered. And her story to me about... Read More »
The folks at Southern Living have done it again! Rebecca Lane’s new book, Around the Southern Table, is beautiful and filled with recipes that go beyond the typical... Read More »
Sometimes, after a holiday like Thanksgiving, you just want something easy. We’ll here it is. This super quick and super easy side dish is the perfect complement... Read More »
Need some help finding something new and different this Thanksgiving? Check out this collection recipes that should suit an Thanksgiving table! Breads Easy Peasy Cheesy Muffins Garlic Parmesan... Read More »
Every year around this time folks take to Facebook to announce all the things they are thankful for. And while I’ll stop short of criticizing folks for it,... Read More »
There are exactly as many special occasions in life as we choose to celebrate. ~Robert Brault The other day I posted this quote on the Southern Bite Facebook... Read More »
Fall has finally arrived, which means a few things. First of all, it’s now completely acceptable to stay on the couch all day on Sundays now that football... Read More »
I’ll admit it. I’m a bit of a cheapskate. Not because I like to be, but because it’s just something inside of me – in my DNA or... Read More »
Three years ago this week, I launched Southern Bite – and what an amazing 3 years it has been. I could have never imagined that I would be... Read More »
When the great folks over at the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board asked me to create a recipe using delicious Louisiana Gulf shrimp a few months ago,... Read More »
I’m not sure what it is about Fall and caramel corn, but they certainly go hand-in-hand in my book. Maybe it’s all the Fall festival and fairs that... Read More »
Well, I’ve had another one of those “my-child-is-growing-up-how-am-I-ever-going-to-be-able-to-handle-this” moments. Y’all bear with me while I whine a little. Last night, my child started calling me “Dad.” Now, I’ve... Read More »
When the folks from MyRecipes.com contacted me about looking at their first cookbook, I was thrilled because that is one of my favorite sites to find quality, test-kitchen-tested... Read More »
They say that iced tea is the house wine of the South and I’d certainly agree with that. It’s a staple on any true Southern table. And the... Read More »
The Sweet Olive bush outside my carport smelled a little sweeter this morning and I held on to that goodbye kiss from my little boy a bit longer.... Read More »
There’s a nip in the morning air, the leaves are just beginning to change, and pumpkins are starting to show up in road-side stands. Yep… Fall is here!... Read More »
My Dad has never been an emotional person. He’s the kind of guy that doesn’t really express his feelings – you know, the rough, tough exterior kind of... Read More »
It wasn’t only a few months after South Carolina native Ryan Moretti found himself transplanted in Portland, Oregon, that he became homesick. Not being able to find the... Read More »
My name is Jackie Garvin and you can find me over at Syrup and Biscuits. Stacey and I are a kindred spirit. We are Southern to the bone,... Read More »
Anytime I see or smell bananas, I’m instantly taken back to my 4th grade class. Every day, right before lunch, my teacher would go to the closet and... Read More »
This is the first in a series of special posts where I will feature Southern food entrepreneurs and their businesses. I always enjoy sharing the success stories of everyday folks. If you or someone you ...
Things… they are a changin’. That’s right! As we’re quickly approaching 10,000 Facebook fans, we’re working hard behind the scenes to bring you a brand new, more user-friendly SouthernBite.com. This is where you come in! ...
Cookbooks are my vice. I don’t really collect anything except cookbooks, and man do I have a bunch of them. So, I was just tickled pink when the folks with Southern Living sent me a ...
