Slap Ya Momma Pound Cake

Ingredients For the Pound Cake: 3 cups all-purpose flour (sifted) ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened ½ cup butter-flavored shortening (or substitute with more butter) 3 cups granulated sugar 5 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup full-fat sour cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional … Read more

After My Surgery, I Found a Bill for ‘Expenses of Taking Care’ of Me Taped to the Fridge – So I Taught My Husband a Lesson in Return

When I found that itemized invoice taped to my refrigerator three days after my hysterectomy, I realized my husband had been keeping score of every act of care. But he had no idea I was about to become a much better accountant than he ever was. For seven years, I thought my marriage was a … Read more

The Healing Power of Black Pepper Oil: A Natural Remedy for Various Ailments

Derived from the fruit of a vine-like pepper plant, black pepper has long been prized for both its culinary and medicinal properties. Its essential oil, extracted through distillation of pepper grains, boasts a plethora of health benefits, making it a valuable addition to any wellness routine. Black pepper oil is renowned for its ability to … Read more

grammie’s coconut pie

I am so happy to find a pie recipe from my Grammie. I wasn’t sure if I would or not. I know that Grandpa loved coconut too, so this pie was made quite often. Now, her recipe calls for a meringue topping which is fairly easy to make. It makes this coconut pie a little … Read more

granna’s cornbread dressing

This is an old family recipe from my dad’s mother, Velma. It’s a Christmas/Thanksgiving cornbread dressing everyone loves, and she would be so flattered knowing. This recipe is a very moist dressing (despite during prep, it seems like it may turn out dry). Temps for cooking will vary on your sea level, so bake based … Read more