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Gracious living (usually) in beautiful Historic Savannah

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Summer vacation and a new project
With only 2 more days of school, my daughter is in a constant state of giggles over summer vacation. We have no major plans for the summer, but Sydney is so busy during the school year that she seems to enjoy "just hanging out with my mommy". Read More...

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Soft-shell Crab and Corn
We had the most spectacular meal last night. I'm not bragging about my culinary expertise, it just that time of year that we get the most beautiful ingredients and it's impossible to make something less than fabulous unless you fiddle with it Read More...

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Potato Salad
My dear husband cooks dinner on Sunday nights and last night's offering consisted of burgers with potato salad. Just like the fried chicken quest, he is now searching for burger perfection. He even grinds the meat, but that's another story--this Read More...

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Comfort Food
I've been down and out with a nasty cold this week and dreaming of all the food that I would make were I able to drag myself out of bed. Chicken noodle soup is the obvious, but there's spaghetti with meatballs, squash casserole, miso soup and Read More...

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What they never tell you about being a mom
Why is it that all the well meaning and more experienced mothers give out more advice about babies and children than one could possibly want or need, but they seem to omit one of the most pertinent and relevant facts of life? Mommies do not get sick, Read More...

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What do you serve with Snow?
The possibility of snow makes front page news here in Savannah. According to the newspaper this morning, it has been 14 years since Savannah has seen snow. My daughter has never seen snow and is utterly convinced that she will this evening. If I were Read More...

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Fried Chicken Nirvana
Since one of our friends was given the boot by his wife (deservedly), my husband decided to take over Sunday night cooking. He has been cooking for about 5 years now and has become quite good at it. What began as a genuine attempt to be more helpful around Read More...

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The Shad are Running and I Have Shiitakes
In Savannah, you know spring is right around the corner when Russo's announces on their marquee "For those in the know, it's shad and shad roe". Before coming to Savannah, I had not experienced the delicacy known as shad. Way back when, Read More...

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Earth to Table Farm Box
It's cold and rainy and we are coming off the coldest winter that I have experienced in 12 years of living in Savannah. It's true, I've had enough of winter and am longing for spring. I'm dreaming of trips to the Farmer's Market in Read More...

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