Category: food

Southern Style Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits

If you know a Maury, you know we love “Chocolate and Biscuits.” We brag “chocolate and biscuits,” but what we mean is Grandma Weezy’s famous chocolate gravy poured over fluffy hot Pillsbury biscuits served alongside sausage links, with a big glass of milk or a nice hot coffee for a fulfilling savory and sweet breakfast on a cozy Saturday morning. 

“Chocolate!? For breakfast ?! ”

That’s what people say when they hear us ask if they’ve ever had chocolate gravy.  

Like we are somehow crazy for having chocolate for breakfast. 

Count Chocula AND my Granny said it was okay, so we are good here.  

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Amanda’s Chocolate Chip and Salted Pecan Cookies

Food is the perfect balance of science and love. The best food is made with love. The secret ingredient is usually love. Food is love.  

What do I mean by that? 

  • I mean it’s important to be in a good mood when you create your concoction 
  • Having every ingredient needed before you begin is essential
  • Using the right tools will make a huge difference 
  • Following the recipe as close as possible including the order in which you put ingredients in, the measurements, and the final touches results in perfection 
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Brussels sprouts with bacon

Brussels sprouts with bacon

Ahh summer veggies. Is It me or does everyone feel lighter in the summer? It’s easier to eat healthier in the summer; it’s easier to drink water in the summer. Maybe it’s my depression subsiding with the extra vitamin D from the sunshine. I wanted to include a recipe that uses a summer veggie with savory protein to make for a fantastic side dish. I like to think this is the perfect food to begin transitioning from summer to fall. 

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