Food Prep

The Home Front It’s been said that newlyweds and young married couples are “living on love” due to their abundance of love and lack of resources. My David and I have been married for 43 years, and we have truly done that, as I’m sure many of you have. It goes back to our young …

The Home Front As America experienced growing pains and wars, so did Alabama. Our citizens stepped up to do their part to defend our country. We are savagely dedicated to our football, but more importantly, we are dedicated to defending our God and country. During these painful times, mommas cooked and prayed, and our soldiers …

The Home Front It’s that time of year- graduation! Those joyous yet bittersweet events that we as parents must navigate with our children as they achieve this goal we have worked toward together for their entire lives. As parents we are so proud to see them succeed but must let them fly the coop and …

The Home Front  May is the month we honor our wonderful mothers. While there are so many endearing attributes we could mention, like the love, attention, and nurturing they give us through the years, there is another that brings much joy to so many. It surrounds their labor of love for us in the kitchen. …

The Home Front “Sweet home Alabama, where the skies are so blue…” “Alabama the beautiful.”  Our state has many terms of endearment from those who adore her. And, if an Alabamian has to be away from their state for very long, this is what we are singing on our way back home- “Sweet Home Alabama, …

The Home Front The families of Alabama have seen many glory days in times past for which we are thankful. We have been blessed often with “times of plenty.” However, with Southern tenacity, true grit, and determination, our families have also made it through some mighty tough times. After visiting with my Great-Aunt Sue Shipp, …

The Home Front When I think of January what comes to my mind is the traditional meal I serve my family on New Year’s Day, and how I’m always hopeful that we might get snow this year. So, let’s talk black-eyed peas and snow cream. On New Year’s Day, I serve up black-eyed peas with …

The Home Front Our Southern grannies are such jewels. We love, honor, and cherish them for their wisdom, wit, and knowledge. We eat delicious food when our shoes are under their table, too. And they sure do love their grandchildren with a mighty big heart. But just because they love us doesn’t mean they don’t …

Special Feature Looking for that special dish or main dish for your next holiday gathering? Our Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) recipe contributors have you covered from side dish to main dish to dessert! DESSERT When it comes to dessert, a fan favorite for any family gathering is the tried and true banana pudding recipe from …