Monthly Archives: May 2015

WALKIN’ TO NEW ORLEANS by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

  Carrying a backpack half her own weight, petite North Westerner, Hilary Leonard took a little Southern walk — from Savannah, Georgia to New Orleans, Louisiana. In January 2015, the Seattle, Washington resident traveled via Greyhound bus across the country … Continue reading

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More Southern Speak by Gary Wright

Gary Wright continues to share his “Southernisms” with us in MORE SOUTHERN SPEAK! Please feel free to add your own favorite “southern speak” in the comments section at the end of this post. Thanks y’all!

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WE ARE TODAY’S SOUTH by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

  As we celebrate our second year anniversary at PorchScene, we want to thank our loyal readers for continuing to support us as we’ve found our footing. We also want to thank the many contributors who have shared their unique … Continue reading

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SOUTHFACIN’ COOK — How to Make Crawfish Strudel by Patsy Brumfield

HOW TO MAKE CRAWFISH STRUDEL   New Orleans’ world-famed Jazz Fest inspires from many angles, but music and food are the most obvious. That’s where my daughter, Margaret, introduced me to Crawfish Strudel. For those of us expecting something sweet … Continue reading

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