Here where I live in the mountains of western North Carolina, our home is located just about 30 or so minutes away from the border of upstate South Carolina. And right now, SC peaches are in full swing. Freshly plucked from the tree, these peaches are sweet, juicy and abundant, and I’ve been making sure…
Grilling and BBQ
Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken
Now I know that there are BBQ purists out there who might be a bit offended by me calling this BBQ. I know this, because I happen to live in the Carolinas, one of the meccas for everything BBQ (seriously, BBQ is everywhere here and folks here are serious about it). But sometimes, ya just…
South Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce
I don’t think there is any meal that says summer quite like BBQ does. I mean, sure, you can eat BBQ any time of the year, but it just feels so right in the summer. Served alongside fresh-picked corn on the cob, and followed by a plate of juicy watermelon – for me, that’s what…
PA Dutch Pepper Slaw
Back in my ancestral home of PA (pronounced P-A, better know to non-natives as Pennsylvania), this is a favorite coleslaw recipe. Instead of a mayo-based dressing, it has a deliciously refreshing sweet and sour vinegar dressing and lots of bell pepper flavor. I do love a good creamy coleslaw, but this slaw is just right…
Key West-Style Chicken Marinade
This Key West-Style Chicken is easy enough for a weeknight meal but is also perfect for entertaining, too. Cook it in a skillet, or throw it on the grill, the tropical flavors of the Conch Republic will have you dreaming of crystal blue waters, palm trees, and white sand beaches. True story – my husband…