Category Archives: Southfacin’ Cook

Winter-Time Soup from Southfacin’ Cook, Patsy R. Brumfield

Roasted Potato & Chicken Soup — just right for what’s left of winter I got lucky the other day and went to my pantry to see if I had any makings for a warm wintry soup. Thank goodness this worked … Continue reading

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Southfacin’ Cook, Patsy Brumfield Brings Aunt Tonni’s Tea Cakes Back to Life

Southfacin’ Cook, Patsy Brumfield Brings Aunt Tonni’s Tea Cakes Back to Life Back at least 100 years, my family and the Gervin-Scales family were close friends. A highlight of that friendship was long, leisurely visits to Mrs. Katie Scales, whose … Continue reading

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Christmas Cookies from Southfacin’ Cook, Patsy Brumfield

Christmas Cookies from Southfacin’ Cook, Patsy Brumfield   For my entire growing-up life, Wilbur and Gladys Pickett were our next-door neighbors on Burke Street in McComb, Miss. In addition to their being key production folks at the Enterprise-Journal, our local … Continue reading

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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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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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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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