by Joe Spake on January 12, 2012
Hoppin’ John – Black Eyed Peas at their best Eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is a Southern good luck tradition. Turnip or collard greens are also a part of the tradition and are plentiful in most Meat+3 Southern diners, and many Southern cooks prepare greens often. But not the lowly black-eyed peas. Some [...]
by Joe Spake on January 1, 2012
Live in the heart of the city Memphis is not as old as some of the other famous Southern towns or even some of its less famous suburbs. Antebellum homes are pretty rare. It was a pleasure to work with Shelley and Mike on the purchase of a circa 1854 home in the Uptown neighborhood. [...]
by Joe Spake on December 24, 2011
No matter what your religious or political beliefs, there is a special thread that connects all of us during this time of the year. Thanks to all of you who have followed this blog. Have a wonderful holiday with your followers and friends, and lets have high hopes for healthy, peaceful, and prosperous 2012. _____________ [...]