Food Prep
Treat Your Holiday Guests to this Irresistible Pecan Pie Bread Pudding
The Home Front The Christmas trees are decorated, the lights are twinkling, a plethora of packages are on everyone’s doorsteps, and homes are buzzing with friends and family. It’s that time of year again to think about what you’re going to serve your guests that will wow them and leave their bellies full of cheer. …
Making the Ultimate Fall Dessert: Apple Dump Cake Crisp
The Home Front During this time of year, everyone raves about pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin pies, and pumpkin breads. Everyone is focused on pumpkin flavored everything! However, for me, it’s all about the rich apple cinnamon flavors. Nothing compares to a warm apple cinnamon dessert with the delicious aroma filling up your entire home. One …
How to Make the Perfect Pimento Cheese in 10 Minutes
The Home Front When the leaves turn golden and the air grows slightly chilly, you can always expect a football game on the TV. As an Alabamian and a graduate of Auburn University, football season is an important part of my culture, and I thoroughly enjoy making a variety of foods for any tailgates or …
Back to School Pesto Pasta Salad
The Home Front Back to school season is here, which means you’re probably out shopping for your child’s school supplies and seeking out new clothes for their first day of school photos. You’ve bought the cute backpack, the colorful set of pens, and the stylish lunchbox to prepare them to return to the classroom. But …
How to Make Flavorful Old-fashioned Southern-style Peas
The Home Front In the summer, fresh peas are a coveted prize at stocked farmer’s markets in the Heart of Dixie. Many of us recall watching our grandmothers make Southern-style peas, and once you learn the ropes, it’s easy to create those same flavorful vegetables just as we remembered from our childhood. The three keys …
The Best Way to Make Hard-Cooked Eggs
The Home Front Once I discovered the best way to make hard-cooked eggs, I’ve never looked back. I spend a lot of time making hard boiled eggs, but I don’t boil them anymore. What cooking method do I use instead? Steaming. If you want your hard-cooked eggs to peel easily, steaming is hands down the …
Want Less Stress? Meet Family Savvy
Special Feature Birmingham’s Jamie Tarence is passionate about providing practical tips for busy women that they can use in their day-to-day life. “In 2011, a dear friend and I were leading a church small group called ‘Housewife 101’ where we ministered to young wives and moms,” Tarence says, adding, “We take very seriously the charge …
Heart & Home, Y’all: Brenda Gantt Celebrates the Holidays
Cover Story As the holiday season approaches, popular home cook and social media personality Brenda Gantt celebrates with a lots of inspiration for upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. Gantt, who has become a Facebook sensation with more than three million followers, reaches out to the world from her home in Andalusia, Ala. through her “Cooking …
Brenda Gantt: Down-home Cooking with a side of Jesus
Cover Story Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, mollymaid.com/birmingham Brenda Gantt considers herself a humble home cook, but her online following has made her a viral superstar. With more than two million views on some of her Facebook Live cooking videos, Gantt has introduced Southern cooking to fans from around the world. Ultimately, though, …
