Stirring the Soul

Food. Faith. Nostalgia.

Stirring the Soul

Just a Southern girl who loves her family, Jesus, and all things vintage, especially food.

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Jun 1, 20202 min read

Integrity and the Hummingbird Cake

I am too nice. I know it. Everyone who knows me knows it. As far as bad qualities go, this certainly isn't the worst, but it does leave...

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May 31, 20202 min read

Trudy's Salad Dressing

I'm not much of a drinker, but I do enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail on occasion. Here in NC, we have become a destination for...

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May 31, 20201 min read

Fruit Fluff

My family traveled a lot when I was a kid. We would sometimes eat at buffet restaurants while traveling, particularly Shoney's. I don't...

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May 31, 20202 min read

Chicken Noodle Casserole

When you cook vintage recipes, particularly ones from Southern church cookbooks, you sort of figure out a certain formula for casseroles....

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May 31, 20201 min read

Macaroni Slaw

This was an unusual recipe I came across in a cookbook perusal. It wasn't one I had originally planned on, but I found myself with a...

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May 31, 20202 min read

Italian Zucchini Crescent Pie

As far as I know, I am not Italian. There are a few paternal mysteries several generations back, but according to Ancestry.com's DNA...

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Apr 21, 20202 min read

Crabmeat Canapés

I appreciate the finer things in life. I may have grown up a country girl, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy glitzy jewelry, glamorous...

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Apr 21, 20202 min read

Simple Fried Squash

We are making preparations to plant summer squash soon. I am looking forward to sautéed squash, squash casserole, squash stir fry, and,...

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Apr 21, 20202 min read

Mama Kate's Cowboy Cookies

Howdy partner! According to legend, cowboy cookies were enjoyed on the trail by real cowboys, sort of like the first power bars. Being an...

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Mar 31, 20202 min read

Pie in the Sky

At the time of this writing, we as a country and world are in the midst of a pandemic due to COVID-19. I have been healthy and able to...

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Mar 31, 20202 min read

Chicken Tetrazzini

I never had chicken tetrazzini outside of church dinners. I didn't even know what it was called until I was, admittedly, well into...

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Mar 30, 20201 min read

Creamed Chicken Livers

I am typing words I never thought I would type: I made chicken livers. I do not like liver, chicken or otherwise. I am not super...

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Mar 25, 20201 min read

St. Patrick's Day Dinner

This is the story of my St. Patrick's Day Dinner. Links to the recipes are found below. Corned Beef Balls in Cream Sauce:...

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Mar 25, 20201 min read

Simple Sautéed Cabbage

Cabbage is not the most glamorous of vegetables. Everyone sings the praises of spinach and kale, lettuce wraps are fashioned out of...

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Mar 21, 20202 min read

Country Taters

Everyone has their own taste in decorating. I have my own taste, and I believe everyone has the right to decorate to their own taste. One...

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Mar 21, 20202 min read

Corned Beef Balls in Celery Sauce

St. Patrick's Day was coming, and as soon as I saw this recipe, I knew what I would fix. I have quite a bit of Irish ancestry and enjoy...

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Mar 21, 20201 min read

Donna's Goulash

I saw this recipe for goulash and by title alone knew I wanted to try it. My grandmother used to make this, and it was such a yummy...

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Feb 15, 20204 min read

Lemon Raspberry Cake

I love to bake. Cakes are my favorite things to bake. I have made cakes for family and friends for many occasions. I have made Peter's...

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Jan 18, 20203 min read

Spice Cake and Icing

I have had a strong urge to bake recently. I couldn't last weekend because we didn't have any eggs. I remedied that during a quick stop...

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Dec 26, 20191 min read

It's Been a While

It's the day after Christmas. And I have posted anything in a while. I have a few good reasons for that and am looking forward to posting...

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