Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods; and good bread with fresh butter the greatest of all feasts. ~ James Beard

Cheddar Soup
© 2009 Kevin D Weeks

Cheddar Soup? How can you go wrong? Extra sharp cheddar layers its distinctive bite over the unctuous richness of milk and cream. Onion sauteed in bacon fat forms a savory understructure highlighted by a garnish of bacon. Oddly, though, what really sets off the soup are the buttery herbed croutons. Somehow their crunch and flavor provide just right contrast to smooth texture and dairy flavor. Recipe here...

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Sweet Potato Pie
© 2009 Kevin D Weeks

Sweet Potato Pie is an old Southern favorite. It looks like and is usually flavored like pumpkin pie and I've had it many times in my life - well, several times anyway. But I'd never made it until I was sent a copy of the Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook to review. Their recipe intrigued me because it included buttermilk, so I made it. It's seriously good. The recipe below is adapted from their version. Recipe here...

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© 2009 Kevin D Weeks

Recipe here...

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