
Watch my Today Show Segment here and then scroll down for behind the scenes photos and details! Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy To visit my post with step by step photos of how to make Lela’s Fried Peach Pies, click here. I CANNOT BELIEVE THEY PLAYED SWEET HOME [...]

Christmas morning came pretty early for me this year when Brady came into my bedroom at 4:00 AM to ask if we could get up and open presents. I turned over to find Katy Rose had made her way into our bed during the night and my husband was diligently sawing lumber on the other [...]

This contest is now closed. Congratulations to Patti Keil for winning. I’ve sent her an email with information on how to claim her prize. I do hope you’ll take time to read the comments if you can, I know you’ll be as moved as I was. Merry Christmas! I’ve enjoyed being a part of the [...]
Dec 21 2010 | Posted in
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Homemade Turtles, Book Signing, and a Challenge for you! Ingredients1 package Rolos 1 bag square pretzels (the waffle weave ones, such as Snyders) Pecan Halves InstructionsOn an ungreased cookie sheet, place an unwrapped Rolo atop a pretzel. Repeat until you run out of Rolos or room on your cookie sheet. Place in a 350 degree [...]

Oreo Cookie Balls- 3 Ingredient Easy! Ingredients1 package Oreos (or generic) 1 brick cream cheese, softened (8 ounces) 1 package white almond bark InstructionsCrush cookies very fine either by using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and crushing them with a mallet or rolling pin. Using an electric mixer, add [...]

I had a lovely little gift for Brady’s fifth grade teacher and it was wrapped so pretty and nice. As he started to get ready to go to school, though, his hands were full with other things and so I went into the pantry and grabbed the first bag I came to that had handles [...]

~We have a Winner! Congratulations to Anita N. Anita has been contacted and has already replied. Merry Christmas!~ This holiday season, Kraft Foods teamed up with celeb Chef Marcus Samuelsson to bring in an exclusive recipe collection new content pack for on their iPad app Big Fork Little Fork. In celebration of this new addition, Kraft Foods is [...]

Need the Southern Plate cookbook my Christmas? Here’s how!
Dec 14 2010 | Posted in
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These homemade ones are far better than any caramel I’ve ever had in my life

Nanny’s Oatmeal Pie – From Sherry Massey Ingredients¼ cup butter ½ cup sugar ½ tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. cloves ¼ tsp. salt 1 cup dark corn syrup 3 eggs 1 cup quick cooking rolled oats 1 unbaked pie shellInstructionsPreheat oven to 350. Cream butter and sugar together. Add cinnamon, cloves and salt. Stir in syrup. [...]
Dec 12 2010 | Posted in
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Felt and glue are two of the best things to have on hand during Christmas time with your kids. I can’t even begin to count how many different ornaments and crafts we made up as kids to hang on our tree or give to friends using mostly those two simple supplies. It’s so important to [...]

I had so much fun being on The 700 Club today and the folks were just as nice as they could be! Above is the video from my appearance if you’d like to see it. Check back soon for all of the behind the scenes photos of my visit to the studio. I’ll put a [...]

I’ve had a lot of folks ask what my favorite cookie recipes are for Christmas cookie exchanges so I’m putting them together in one handy, dandy list to help you with your holiday get togethers
Dec 9 2010 | Posted in
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Some of my fondest memories of Christmas as a child involve me in the kitchen with my Mama, mixing up candies and goodies to give as gifts to family and friends. Even folks who don’t enjoy cooking other times of the year are quick to crank out any number of goodies during the holidays. Nothing [...]

This is an old fashioned candy recipe that I’ve received a lot of requests for. Mama said her Mama Reed used to make it around the holidays for all the kids.

I was never the cheerleader, never a beauty queen. My sister was all of those things. If anyone even breathed the word “pageant” she was there with her shirley temple curls, fully made up face, and head just itching for a tiara. While she was doing that, I was reading practically everything Beverly Clearly ever [...]

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE WINNERS OF THIS GIVEAWAY! Julie Williams, Mary Davis, Cindy Marshall, Heather (no last name), Patricia Bryant All winners have been notified via email. Many Southern Plate Family members share the same name so please check your email to see if it’s you. Thank you! CONTEST CLOSED, Thank you for entering and please [...]

Oh my goodness do I ever love these cookies!

These are just random pics of my family at Thanksgiving. Katy Rose talks to Grandmama and Elle. Mama and Aunt Sue work on last minute preps before its time to fix our plates ! My nephew Austin works on his strategy me and Mama The children’s table This is Aunt Sue’s pound cake and Mama’s [...]