Barbecue is the centerpiece of the southern table, and the pork butt is its hallmark. (Actually, the pork butt is a shoulder cut). Everyone can agree on that, but it’s the sauce and sides that are always up for discussion.  As Matt Moore’s mother always said, “Opinions are like butts, everyone has one.” In his…

Barbecue is the centerpiece of the southern table, and the pork butt is its hallmark. (Actually, the pork butt is a shoulder cut). Everyone can agree on that, but it’s the sauce and sides that are always up for discussion.  As Matt Moore’s mother always said, “Opinions are like butts, everyone has one.” In his…

Although distilling dates back to Ancient Egypt, modern distillation began in the 1850s.  Prohibition (1919-1933) almost put an end to the art of craft distilling in the United States. In 1982, Ansley began his journey into the past by founding Craft Distillers and reviving the art and unique flavors of brandy and cognac  by meticulously…

Although distilling dates back to Ancient Egypt, modern distillation began in the 1850s.  Prohibition (1919-1933) almost put an end to the art of craft distilling in the United States. In 1982, Ansley began his journey into the past by founding Craft Distillers and reviving the art and unique flavors of brandy and cognac  by meticulously…

As I learned from my father, the home chef becomes a maestro in the kitchen as he or she conducts the chaos and cacophony of ingredients and cookware to create harmony of sounds and tastes.  My father was an accomplished lyric tenor who recorded several albums, including one with the Concert Orchestra of London.He would…

As I learned from my father, the home chef becomes a maestro in the kitchen as he or she conducts the chaos and cacophony of ingredients and cookware to create harmony of sounds and tastes.  My father was an accomplished lyric tenor who recorded several albums, including one with the Concert Orchestra of London.He would…

Nancie McDermott takes us on a delicious journey on the super highway of food.  Her travels in Asia and her childhood in the South bring a bountiful harvest of flavors to the table.  Nancie is a dear friend and has helped guide me on my culinary journey.  In fact, I featured her recipe for Avocado…

Nancie McDermott takes us on a delicious journey on the super highway of food.  Her travels in Asia and her childhood in the South bring a bountiful harvest of flavors to the table.  Nancie is a dear friend and has helped guide me on my culinary journey.  In fact, I featured her recipe for Avocado…

Circumstances shouldn’t define or confine one’s dreams.  Award winning chef and restaurateur, Barbara Lynch, is an inspirational example of how someone can succeed despite limited resources and opportunities.  Chef Lynch tributes her high school home economics teacher for seeing her potential in the culinary industry, thus keeping her from dropping out of high school.   In her compelling…

Circumstances shouldn’t define or confine one’s dreams.  Award winning chef and restaurateur, Barbara Lynch, is an inspirational example of how someone can succeed despite limited resources and opportunities.  Chef Lynch tributes her high school home economics teacher for seeing her potential in the culinary industry, thus keeping her from dropping out of high school.   In her compelling…