Category Archives: Food Scene

Butternut Beef Stroganoff Lasagna by Southfacin’ Cook, Patsy Brumfield

BUTTERNUT BEEF STROGANOFF LASAGNA by Southfacin’ Cook, Patsy Brumfield What? – you’re asking yourself. Answer: My son-in-law, Chapman usually isn’t difficult to cook for, but frankly, he doesn’t like mushrooms. Go figure. So, when I indentured myself to him and … Continue reading

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October’s Feature on the Southern Spread: Annie Fagan’s Gumbo

The Southern Spread by deborah fagan carpenter  Our culture, our history, our spirit, and our hospitality are some of the ingredients. Southern foods are heavily influenced by African, English, Scottish, Irish, French, and Native-American cuisine, and although most of them are … Continue reading

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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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THE SOUTHERN SPREAD: Funeral Food

The Southern Spread   by deborah fagan carpenter Our culture, our history, our spirit, and our hospitality are some of the ingredients. Southern foods are heavily influenced by African, English, Scottish, Irish, French, and Native-American cuisine, and although most of them … 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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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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LENTIL-KALE ETC. SOUP by SOUTHFACIN’ COOK, PATSY BRUMFIELD

LENTIL-KALE ETC. SOUP My neighborhood internet message board is full of requests for homemade soups, as we’ve suffered from bone-chilling temperatures lately. Here’s something new to try with plenty of vegetables and a base of chicken broth. If you’re all-veggie, … Continue reading

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