Author Archives: admin

How To Get A Really, REALLY Nice Home… Dirt Cheap

For as long as there have been rational lenders, the rule has been that a person could afford a house that costs roughly 3.5 times their income. That means that a person making $60,000 a year can afford a home … Continue reading

Posted in Off Topic | Leave a comment

Collard Recipes…. A Whole Cookbook Book Full :-)

My friend Mary Lou Cheatham and Paul Elliott wrote a delightful cookbook called The Collard Patch. Yes, and entire cookbook for collard recipes, and humorous stories. Actually, reading the book is as much fun as trying the recipes. Here are … Continue reading

Posted in Cookbooks | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

German Chocolate Cake

German Chocolate Cake ½ cup boiling water 1 bar (4 ounces) sweet cooking chocolate 2 cups sugar 1 cup margarine or butter, softened 4 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 ½ cups cake flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon … Continue reading

Posted in Christmas Recipes, Desserts | Tagged | Leave a comment

Neiman Marcus CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE RECIPE

Neiman Marcus CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE RECIPE (Recipe may be halved): 2 cups butter 4 cups flour 2 tsp. baking soda 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups brown sugar 5 cups blended oatmeal (measure oatmeal and blend in blender to a … Continue reading

Posted in Desserts, Holiday Recipes | Tagged | Leave a comment

Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Baked Macaroni & Cheese Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 4 cups dried macaroni 1 egg beaten 1/4 cup {1/2 stick} butter 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose 2 1/2 cups milk 2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 pound, 16 … Continue reading

Posted in Side Dishes | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Whipped Sweet Potatoes 4 small sweet potatoes 1 1/2 T butter 1/8 t cinnamon 2 T orange juice 2 T milk Peel and boil sweet potatoes til tender. Drain. Place in large bowl and add remaining ingredients. Using a mixer … Continue reading

Posted in Side Dishes, Vegetables | Tagged | Leave a comment

Pralines

Pralines 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 stick butter 1 teaspoon vanilla flavor 3 cups pecan halves, lightly toasted Mix the sugar, salt, … Continue reading

Posted in Desserts | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Peanut Brittle

Peanut Brittle 2 cups raw peanuts 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup Karo(r) white corn syrup 1/2 cup water 2 teaspoons soda Place peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, and water in saucepan. Cook over high heat. Stir until the candy begins to … Continue reading

Posted in Desserts | Tagged | Leave a comment

Collard Greens with Ham Hocks And Garlic

Ingredients: 2 large smoked ham hocks, about 2 pounds 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup onions, thinly sliced 2 garlic bulb, minced 5 cups (16 ounces) frozen chopped collards 2 quarts chicken stock 1/4 cup red win vinegar 2 tablespoons … Continue reading

Posted in Vegetables | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes 4 large green tomatoes 2 cups plain white corn meal 1 1/2 tablespoon salt Pinch of black pepper 1/2 cup cooking oil Wash the tomatoes and pat dry. Cut tomatoes in 1/4-inch slices. Sprinkle with salt and … Continue reading

Posted in Side Dishes | Tagged | Leave a comment