Author Archives: Carol

Co-Cola & Peanuts: A Fine Southern Tradition

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Carol

  Check out my childhood memories of a treasured Southern tradition–pouring peanuts into Coke, or Co-Cola as we call it down South, in today’s Leite’s Culinaria.

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Memphis Barbecue Goes On Vacation

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Carol

Your favorite barbecue is probably what you grew up with. I cut my teeth on pork cooked low and slow over smouldering hickory wood, so these last 15 years in Los Angeles have been meager in the acceptable barbecue department. … Continue reading →

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Considering Julia

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Carol

Today marks 100 years since the birth of Julia Child, and the internet is awash with tributes, videos and all manner of Julia-centric remembrances. But there are those who don’t understand the fuss being made over a television cook, especially … Continue reading →

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Queen Bee

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Carol

I had a singular honor bestowed on me recently. A honey bee, a queen, was named for me. Queen Carol. I like the sound of it. It was totally unexpected, and it tickled me more than I could have imagined … Continue reading →

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Mom-n-Pop Heaven

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Carol

On our recent trip home to Memphis, Himself and I enjoyed all our favorite foods that we just can’t get in Los Angeles. I’m talking quality, y’all. Anybody can fry a piece of chicken or at least take a stab … Continue reading →

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