THE MEAL (Click on the links above to jump to that part of the post!) When I think of Tennessee, the first things that come to mind are Davey Crockett, Dollywood, “On Top of Old Smokey,” whiskey, and, of course, barbecue! I recently learned that Read More
THE MEAL (Click on the links above to jump to that part of the post!) I’ve never been to Mississippi, but this meal is exactly what I would expect to find there. The state is mostly lowland plains, bordered on the west side by the Read More
The cuisine of Louisiana is so unique and iconic! It was unlike anything I’d ever made before and kept me full the rest of the day! THE MEAL (Click on the links above to jump to that part of the post!) This meal comes all Read More
It may not look like much, but this meal was packed full of great flavors–a mix of Mexican influence and classic American tastes. THE MEAL (Click on the links above to jump to that part of the post!) When I told people what I was Read More
Oklahoma is nice enough to provide a definitive list of foods to make to represent their state! The Oklahoma state meal is fried okra, squash, cornbread, barbecue pork, biscuits, sausage and gravy, grits, corn, strawberries, chicken fried steak, pecan pie, and black-eyed peas. Obviously I Read More
This meal couldn’t have been more perfect for our Memorial Day barbecue! I was in such a hurry to photograph the food so we could eat it that I didn’t realize how boring the full-meal shots were until now. I apologize to Texans for such Read More
With traditional foods hailing from native Mexican and American cultures, New Mexican cuisine involves an amazing mix of spices and flavors, including–of course–their famous New Mexico chilis! THE MEAL (Click on the links above to jump to that part of the post!) Before this meal, Read More
This meal had great, vibrant flavors that made me excited for summer. I’ll definitely be revisiting this one when I have real Hatch chilis, fresh peaches, and river-caught trout on hand! THE MEAL (Click on the links above to jump to that part of the Read More
Earthy, rustic, and relatively simple, this Old-West-inspired meal took me out of my culinary comfort zone and turned out much better than expected! THE MEAL (Click on the links above to jump to that part of the post!) Even though I live next-door to Wyoming, Read More
“Potatoes, rolls, [blueberries], and some red meat deep fried?! Perfection!” —My Sister Who Lives in Idaho THE MEAL (Click on the links above to jump to that part of the post!) I’m finally setting off to another state, and yet I’m still pretty much in Read More