by BenwoodsAdmin | Dec 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
In the south Christmas Eve comes in many forms. Some are as unique as the cultures and mixing pot of people themselves. Some might be having Christmas Eve that looks like something out of a Norman Rockwell painting and for others it might look something more like...
by BenwoodsAdmin | Dec 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Let’s Get Shakin! First let me start with Happy Holidays! We are getting close to most people’s favorite day of the year, Christmas! Today, happens to be National Ugly Sweater Day. Over the years I have been to my fair share of ugly sweater parties. Some people go to...
by BenwoodsAdmin | Dec 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Let’s get shakin!! I’m sure many of you who read these Tips & Tales have seen my second cookbook has been released, ‘Livin’ Large in Louisiana.’ My first cookbook will always be my baby, a tale of my life through recipes. But my second cookbook is more about my...
by BenwoodsAdmin | Dec 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Let’s get shakin!!! This week I’ve seen a meme (little Facebook quote) going around and saw so many people sharing it, about how so many holiday traditions have slowly faded out and died as we have slowly buried the older family members that kept them...
by BenwoodsAdmin | Nov 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Let’s get shakin’ This must be one of my favorite snacks and when it starts getting cold you know it’s time to make a batch! No one (not even me) makes these little twigs of delight like my friend Stacy but unless you buy hers or are lucky enough to share with...
by BenwoodsAdmin | Nov 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Let’s get shakin!!!! So, is it dressing or stuffing? The argument I’ve had (and seen others have) for most of my years in the kitchen. I might ruffle some feathers in this one but I’m going to give you the rundown. If you don’t agree that’s okay, you call what you...
