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“Food, Family & the Faithful Dog”

Here in the South, the kitchen may be the heart of the home,

but the dog lies faithfully beside the hearth.

We believe:

• A Southern dog is more than a pet—they’re kin.
• Dogs are woven into our stories, fields, porches, and family traditions.
• Training a puppy is a sacred rite of patience and love.
• A dog is a bridge between generations—Granddaddy’s bird dog, Mama’s porch guardian, our children’s playmate.
• The South teaches us to live slow, savor moments, return to the land—and a dog teaches us the same.
• Kitchens, gardens, and hunting fields share one truth: life tastes sweeter when shared with a good dog.
• We honor the dogs who came before, celebrate the pups just starting out, and cherish the lessons they teach us.

We will laugh, learn, and love alongside this new life in our household.

Here, we lift up:

• Stories of the dogs who shaped our memories.
• Practical wisdom for raising and training pups with gentleness and respect.
• Tales from our region—coon dogs in the hollers, bird dogs in pine country, yard hounds by the clothesline.
• The way dogs bring families together and roots us deeper to place.

Our pledge:

To tell stories that smell of wood smoke, wet leaves, biscuits on Sunday morning—and a puppy asleep under the table.

To teach with humility.

To speak with gratitude.

To welcome every listener to the porch, where puppies tumble in the grass and memories live on.

This new chapter is for our puppy—and for all Southern family dogs, past and future.

Truffles coming home song 

Twangy 

Velma’s Gospel #1

Disclaimer:

Cornbread & Buttermilk is all about sharing stories, traditions, and the wisdom of the Southern kitchen, but we are not medical professionals. The information shared in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Always consult with your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before adding new foods, supplements, or home remedies to your routine—especially if you have underlying health conditions or are taking medications. Listen to your body, trust your doctor, and enjoy the journey of good food and well-being!

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© [2025] Cornbread & Buttermilk Podcast. The original music of Velma Sugarcane Jones and Obe Monroe is the exclusive property of Cornbread & Buttermilk Podcast. All rights reserved.

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Title: Ragged and Dirty

Performed by: William Brown

Recorded by: Alan Lomax

From the album: Negro Blues and Hollers

Courtesy of: American Folklife Center, Library of Congress

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