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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Dec 1, 20192 min read

Thanksgiving Recipes

We just finished Thanksgiving weekend and most of our leftovers are gone. It was a deliciously wonderful time with family and friends! I...

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Nov 17, 20192 min read

Apple Crisp

My son went to an apple orchard with his Kindergarten class earlier this fall. He had a lot of fun hanging out with his friends and...

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Nov 17, 20192 min read

Heath Bar Poke Cake

Many years ago, I worked in a jewelry store. It was a pretty fun job, although standing on one's feet for lots of hours got pretty...

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Nov 3, 20193 min read

Grain-Free Eggplant Parmesan

Like a lot of people, I have modified my diet here and there. When I did Paleo a while back, I found myself craving comfort food and...

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Sep 22, 20192 min read

Beef Stew

Is there anything more cozy than a delicious, simple, hearty beef stew? Recently, my husband's grandmother fell and had to stay in the...

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Sep 22, 20192 min read

No-Bake S'Mores Pie

"Necessity is the mother of invention." - Plato What do you do when you want a yummy dessert, but don't have a lot of ingredients on...

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Sep 22, 20192 min read

Banana Pudding

I cannot imagine going to a church potluck and not seeing banana pudding. Maybe it's my age, maybe it's a southern thing, but it just...

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Sep 2, 20192 min read

Chicken Casserole

I found this recipe for chicken casserole while skimming a cookbook and was struck by how simple it was. Could it really be that easy to...

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Aug 18, 20191 min read

Hash Brown Potato Casserole

Every time I go to Cracker Barrel, I order Hash Brown Casserole. It is cheesy, buttery, savory goodness and even when I order a salad or...

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Jul 14, 20192 min read

Peter's Pineapple Pudding

We were heading to the grocery store to pick up a few things. I was particularly looking for the components to a couple of recipes I...

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Jul 14, 20192 min read

Hello Dolly’s

I have had 7 layer bars at many a potluck. I don’t ever recall hearing them called “Hello Dolly’s,” but that is apparently another name...

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Jul 14, 20192 min read

Pig Pickin’ Cake

I live right in the thick of barbecue country. There’s Eastern style and Western style and I think they are both delicious. In the...

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Jul 5, 20192 min read

Honeymoon Shrimp and Grits

Josh and I honeymooned in Charleston, South Carolina. We stayed at a beautiful, old-fashioned inn close to the Battery and enjoyed...

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Jul 5, 20191 min read

Hannah's Carne Asada

My sister has always loved to cook. My mom jokes that such things must skip a generation, because she doesn’t enjoy it like we do and our...

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Jun 25, 20192 min read

Naun's Squash Casserole

It’s officially summer and that means it’s summer squash season! I love summer squash and we regularly add it to our meals during summer....

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Jun 9, 20192 min read

Strawberry Yum Yum

Nothing says springtime in the South like strawberries! My son and I love strawberries, any way they can be served. Thanks to this...

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May 4, 20192 min read

The Battle of the Corn Puddings

While perusing my grandmother’s Pearl Baptist Church cookbook, I came across something interesting. While it is certainly common to find...

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May 4, 20191 min read

Broccoli Casserole

I love broccoli. I love it raw, steamed, in salads, casseroles, stir frys, garlic sauce...it’s just delicious, plain and simple. When I...

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May 4, 20192 min read

Casserole-Style Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is one of my favorite dishes of all time. I love pasta, I love cheese, and the two together make for a delicious...

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May 4, 20192 min read

Best Brownies Ever

These brownies are from a recipe in a Betty Crocker cookbook that’s over 60 years old. My grandmother wrote them down on a notecard,...

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