Perhaps you have to grow up in the South (or at least have a very “Su’thun” grandmother from Georgia as I did) to understand the special relationship Southerners have with fried food. Although it’s considered sick and wrong (or at the very least very un-PC!) to fry food in California – I do remember how...Read More

These old fashioned hand pies are perfect for summer picnics. Make a double batch — they will go quickly! INGREDIENTS: Filling: 8 ounces dried apricots 1 cup sugar 2 cups water 1/4 cup butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional) 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Dough 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup...Read More