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MAKING SUMMERTIME BLUEBERRY MUFFINS WITH SOUTHFACIN’ COOK PATSY BRUMFIELD

Dr. Ulle Reiss Dr. Ulle Reiss Dr. Ulle Reis(I just went berry picking with friends a couple of weeks ago, so this seems like a good time to repeat Patsy’s delicious 2015 muffin recipe.) (Dr. Ulle Reiss)   MAKING SUMMERTIME … Continue reading

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CARROT CAKE LIKE GRAMA USED TO MAKE

  CARROT CAKE LIKE GRAMA USED TO MAKE by Southfacin’ Cook, Patsy R. Brumfield “I like carrot cake,” grandson James said absent-mindedly recently. OK, Nana goes into motion. This cake is easy and it’s fun. Easy icing, and with a … Continue reading

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Variations on a Banana Pudding Theme

Variations on a Banana Pudding Theme from Southfacin’ Cook, Patsy R. Brumfield How to make Banana Pudding like a real Southerner (Also how to make a mess but it makes great ice cream!) My 4-year-old grandson James whispered into my … Continue reading

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That’s What it’s Called

  That’s What it’s Called By Gary Wright “Names are not always what they seem.”—Mark Twain The community of Tightsqueeze, Virginia got its name due to the construction of two buildings close to a road that connected the towns of … Continue reading

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HOMEMADE GRANOLA

HOMEMADE GRANOLA by Southfacin’ Cook, Patsy Brumfield Ever wonder what’s really in a snack? Make your own granola and you’ll know. It’s easy and fun. Maybe get the kids involved. This recipe is adaptable to your nut or dried fruit … Continue reading

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Tacky! Tacky! Tacky!

Tacky! Tacky! Tacky! by Deborah Fagan Carpenter I’ve had to moderate my Facebook activity lately because it causes my already clogged arteries to constrict. But, yesterday I was scrolling through my feed, when I came upon a comment from someone … Continue reading

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How to Make Tuna-Bean Salad Like My Grandmother

How to Make Tuna-Bean Salad Like My Grandmother by Patsy R. Brumfield The Southfacin’ Cook NEW ORLEANS – Here I am dog-sitting for my daughter and son-in-law and thinking about summertime, although here it’s a nice spring-like day, a bit … Continue reading

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EGGPLANT-SPINACH STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN

EGGPLANT-SPINACH STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN from Southfacin’ Cook, Patsy Brumfield Cooking for my family is both fun and helpful. My son and daughter-in-law work hard all week, and their weekends are consumed with keeping my rambunctious, talkative 3-year-old grandson on track, … Continue reading

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“Dark Rain’s Gonna Fall”

“Dark Rain’s Gonna Fall” PBS is currently airing Ken Burns’ and Lynn Novick’s The Vietnam War. The film is a long-overdue look at a war that changed all the rules and altered the lives of everyone involved, including the Vietnamese. It … Continue reading

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3rd Civil War?

Because we find ourselves in such a grim, alarming environment, something of a positive, galvanizing nature seemed in order for this week’s post. The following poignant plea was written by Dr. Randall O’Brien to address our current events. He posted it on his Facebook page, and has graciously … Continue reading

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