Juanita Garrison

The season for fresh South Carolina peaches is near its end, so we should enjoy them as long as we can. Peaches will still be available in stores, of course, but the almost tree-ripened ones from local orchards will... Continue Reading »

Today I am sharing with you two pickle recipes. Many people who have never done canning, freezing, or any kind of home food preservation like to make pickles because they are good, make good gifts, and make one feel... Continue Reading »

If you want a pretty salad for a special occasion, a family reunion, to take to a bereaved family, or to carry to a church supper, Miriam Bobo Templeton of First Baptist in Laurens has the dish for you.... Continue Reading »

There are some things that should not be eaten in public. Corn-on-the-cob is one; it's hard to eat corn-on-the-cob without looking like a horse. Another is the Sticky Chicken Wings in today's recipe. Eaten at your own table, with... Continue Reading »

Jimmie makes this dish often because she can make it ahead and then reheat it. Also, she says, she has cooked this many times over the years and everybody likes it.... Continue Reading »

Everybody has them. No one knows quite what to do with them, the little plastic boxes and plastic-wrapped bowls in the refrigerator with a bit of this and a bit of that. These are leftovers: too much to throw... Continue Reading »

She clipped the recipe from the Progressive Farmer magazine. She has been making it for more than 30 years. She is now generously sharing it with us.... Continue Reading »

"You should call this Broccoli Puff," suggested Claire Reese when I carried today's dish to our monthly church supper meeting. Several people said they liked it and wanted the recipe.... Continue Reading »

Three sisters worked together to get this cake. The three plus a whole family.... Continue Reading »

You will need to call in the neighbors when you cook today’s dish.... Continue Reading »

"Can I get you on alternate weeks?" I asked William Conner, a member of First Baptist Church, Georgetown. We were discussing his corn casserole, which he is sharing with us this week, and he said he does almost all... Continue Reading »

Some months ago, a reader wrote chastising me for not printing more low-calorie recipes. The reader was justified in doing so, because it seems that many of the recipes I receive are not very low in the number of... Continue Reading »