Explore the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway: A Fall Adventure

Rebekah (right) and her husband Kurt (left) get ready to board the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway in Blue Ridge, GA., Nov. 2025.

For as long as I can remember, my family has always taken a trip in the fall “to see the leaves.” That’s because when you grow up in South Georgia (below Atlanta), sometimes the leaves do not change color until much later in the season. So, usually in October, my mom would take us to Gatlinburg, Tenn. or the North Georgia area, visiting little mountain towns like Helen and Dahlonega. I have so many fond memories of eating at the inviting pancake houses, riding the yellow sky lift, shopping in the antique malls and stopping at the lookout points to take pictures of the rainbow of color on the mountaintops. I’ve lived in Savannah for more than a decade, and on the coast, we definitely have to get out-of-town to experience the seasons!

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Discover Harold’s Country Club: A Unique Southern Dining Experience

“This place is like Cracker Barrel, but for real,” my best friend Jennifer joked as we sat down with our paper plates filled with crispy fried chicken and buttermilk biscuits, at the green and white checkered table in the eclectic dining room. Now the restaurant’s designated seating area, the open concept space was once a vintage car garage. “You know, nobody curated this — it’s just left here the way it was.” And despite a devasting fire in 1999, that’s exactly the way it seems.

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Troy Mediterranean Cuisine

Troy Mediterranean Cuisine: A hidden gem in Savannah, offering flavorful dishes and a warm atmosphere.

There’s a special restaurant in Savannah—Troy Mediterranean Cuisine—that flies under the radar a bit, maybe because it’s off the beaten path, but this is your sign to get out and explore. Set in an unassuming strip mall off of busy Abercorn St., stepping inside, you will find a very hospitable and friendly team, waiting to provide attentive service and flavorful Mediterranean cuisine.

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Tex-Mex Summer Corn and Avocado Salad

Charring the corn brings out the sweetness!

I’ve got a bright, colorful salad that’s perfect for Labor Day, made with summer corn. With a combination of heirloom tomatoes, garden-grown jalapeno peppers and fresh lime juice, this salad comes together quickly, and has all the textures that make a dish sing: crunch from the bell pepper, creaminess from the avocado, sweetness from the corn and a little heat from the jalapenos.

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Squash Casserole, A Classic Southern Side Dish

Squash Casserole is a Southern staple, and I love to make it when yellow crookneck squash are in season and readily available. We had homecoming recently at my church, and I made this Squash Casserole and a Blueberry Cobbler. Sadly, I didn’t get a proper picture of either dish, but I promise to update this post next time I make it.

Buttery crackers, sharp cheddar cheese and herbs de Provence set this dish apart. Enjoy!

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Some Kinda Good Grilled Pound Cake with Chantilly Cream and Strawberry Coulis | Patriotic Desserts

Crispy grilled sour cream pound cake is topped with macerated strawberries and blueberries, chantilly cream and served with strawberry coulis and garden fresh mint.

This patriotic dessert is festive for any red, white, and blue holiday celebrated during the summertime when fresh berries are in season. Enjoy it this 4th of July and impress your guests!

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Potatoes Au Gratin with Infused Cream

Potatoes Au Gratin are a thing of beauty. There is no other side dish I associate with Easter Sunday more. The perfect accompaniment to an oven baked spiral ham or a filet mignon, this creamy, cheesy casserole of thinly sliced potatoes and onion is flavored with aromatics and cream, and baked in a warm oven until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are fork tender. It feels elevated and special, as an offering for the table should on such a celebratory occasion.

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Bake these Campfire Cookies for a real treat

One of the notable things I learned in culinary school from the pastry chef was how to create dishes that not only taste good, but evoke feelings and create experiences. These campfire cookies are reminiscent of a warm fire, roasting marshmallows and eating sticky s’mores but without all the mess! With crushed graham crackers, toasted mini-marshmallows, and slightly melted chocolate, this may be my new favorite cookie of all time. Enjoy them with a cold glass of milk. 

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Cooking with Paula Deen + My Sweet Potato Biscuit Recipe

Sweet Potato Biscuits in a cast iron skillet – Yes, please!

Thank you for visiting my blog, and welcome! If you are here because you watched me and Paula cooking together on her YouTube channel, I’m so glad you looked me up. We had so much fun, and that was a dream come true.

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Individual Strawberry Galettes

Strawberries are in season through June in Georgia, and these individual strawberry galettes are beautiful and Some Kinda Good! Serve them for dessert at your next dinner party to make your guests feel extra special or as a wonderful way to celebrate Mom for Mother’s Day! 🍓👌😋

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