Blessed with shrimp boil leftovers after a lovely and fun fundraiser, we did some research and decided to create the Glover Gardens Shrimp and Grits recipe. We also learned a lot about the long history of shrimp and grits.,

Family recipes are a conduit for shared memories and connects us to generations past and generations to come.

London by Night has always been one of my favorite Frank Sinatra tunes, because it perfectly captures a reverence for London after dark that it’s almost impossible not to feel when you’re there.

The Fat Snook in Cocoa Beach has a playful, delicious and innovative approach to the deviled egg. Also, a look at the history of the deviled egg courtesy of the North Carolina Egg Association.

I was a travel-weary pilgrim looking for a solo seat at a restaurant on a Saturday night in Edinburgh, and Ecco Vino provided a rave-worthy experience.

Huffpost recommends branching out on the choice of cheese for your burger.

In winter, leafless trees frame the landscape or cityscape, delicate and lacy while at the same time sturdy and lasting.

A short story about a treasured moment with my son about learning from mistakes, whether your own or others.

It’s a bright, shiny new year. What will we do with it? Instead of resolutions for New Year’s, a focus word (or two).

An example from another poet helped me break through writer’s block and honor my grandmother’s passing 2 years ago today.

It started out with cooking and recipes as the Glover Gardens Cookbook and grew into something else, something more, something unexpected.

This month’s Southern Living magazine sports several easy “recipes” for Christmas wreath appetizers that got me in the mood to revisit this simple but attractive finger food for a holiday buffet.

Join me on a brisk walk through the harborside in Oslo, Norway.

A time-tested and family-approved Chicken and Sausage Gumbo recipe with a step-by-step how-to guide.

A Christmas cookie recipe roundup, praise for my daughter-in-law and a cute photo shoot with a toddler and proud grandfather.

These star-shaped cookies are deceptive; their look is humble but the taste is super-sophisticated, with a depth of flavor that comes from multiple spices that the 3 Wise Men might’ve brought on a starry, starry nigh

Creamy smoked gruyere and tangy paprika-spiked pesto are the perfect complements to grilled zucchini for a weeknight panini. But don’t let the vegetarian nature of the sandwich fool you – it is hearty!

A family cooking class was a GREAT opportunity to finalize the Glover Gardens gumbo recipe. And, what a great Gumbo Team my second cousins made… the Owens Gumbo Bros.

The cocktail pick for Thanksgiving this year is our Cherry Amaretto Sparkler. It’s like a cherry mimosa with a splash of amaretto, which elevates it to elegant sophistication somewhat reminiscent of a chocolate-covered cherry cordial.

Sweet potatoes roasted with a spicy-sweet rub get all dressed up with goat cheese and balsamic vinegar, making this a great dish for the holiday table.