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#southernchat: pie.

March 11, 2013 in #southernchat, Foodie, Kitchen | Tags: #southernchat, Nana's Pie Crust Recipe, Pie, south, southern | Leave a comment

national pie day 2013

It’s that time of year again, when we celebrate one of my most favorite things … pie! This Thursday, March 14th, is National Pie Day, so what better our topic for this week’s #southernchat than pie. A quintessentially Southern treat, pie has graced the dessert table at many a gathering filled with some of our favorite local ingredients, from pecan to peach to apple and more.

For me, pie is a time-honored art that truly is passed down thru the generations. I shared my own Nana’s (Great Grandmother’s) Pie Crust recipe many years back on the blog, and to me it’s the best because it’s what we grew up enjoying. I’ve heard many secrets to the perfect pie crust … cold butter, cold water, lard, shortening … who knows what really makes “the best” but I’m all for trying them all! And, I love seeing some vintage pie accessories like wheel crimpers & cutters, pie saves, and good old tin pie plates. My go-to is this Emile Henry pie dish from Williams-Sonoma that I got as a wedding gift and it makes any pie look even lovelier. There are so many variations on pies, too. The whoopie pie, Chattanooga’s own MoonPie, and my friend Abby Dodge even wrote this beautiful book on Mini Pies, too! And, one of my favorite things is a skillet pie, baked right into a cast iron skillet.

southern pie

This week we’re celebrating all things pie – from ingredients, to secrets, to favorites – so I hope you can join in the fun, and that we might just inspire you to share a pie recipe of your very own, or even make one from scratch this week! Join us for a special #southernchat at 9PM est this Monday, 3/11/13 to chat all about pie!

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#southernchat: pies (Monday, 3/11/13, 9:00 pm est)

Q1: What are your all-time favorite kinds of pie?

Q2: Share some links to some of your favorite pie recipes from sites & blogs {yours included!}

Q3: Across the South, who serves the best pie around? Restaurants, chefs & more!

Q4: What is the secret to baking the best made-from-scratch pie? Tips & tricks welcomed.

Q5: In the South, good food is tied to great memories. What are some of your favorite memories that include pie?

{ If you’re interested in sponsoring the southern pie chat, or to learn more about #southernchat, see upcoming topics, to be a guest or host another giveaway, click here to learn more!}

Southern Pies: Garden & Gun bourbon pecan pie / Scratch bakery in Durham, NC / 3.14 Pies in Charleston, SC / My Nana’s Pie Crust Recipe / Moon Pies from Chattanooga, TN / Pie Shop in Atlanta, GA / Emile Henry Artisan Pie Dish from Williams-Sonoma / Mini Pies Cookbook by Abby Dodge

#southernchat: Artisan Cheeses.

March 4, 2013 in #southernchat, Foodie, Giveaway, Kitchen | Tags: belle chevre, blackberry farms, bonnie blue farm, cheese plate, cheese recipe, cheesemaking, cheesemonger, locust grove farm, looking glass creamery, southern artisan cheese, spinning spider creamery, star provisions, sweet grass dairy, tasia malakasis, timthecheeseman | Leave a comment

I am by no means a cheese expert but I am certainly a connoisseur! Cheese is one of my very favorite things and fresh, local cheese simply cannot be beat. This week our #southernchat focuses on something we all can love - Southern Artisan Cheeses! A growing number of farms and creameries have been popping up across the South, and we are so fortunate to have such talented folks to share their craft {and cheese!} with us.

I have long been a fan of Belle Chevre cheeses and am so thrilled that Tasia Malakasis has agreed to be our guest for this week’s chat. I fell in love with her passionate story of truly learning the craft and carrying it on in her home-state of Alabama. Growing up in Tallahassee, I was also familiar with Sweet Grass Dairy, and was so pleased to see they just opened a new flagship store in Thomasville, GA when I visited last month. And, I have loved chatting with @Timthecheeseman for some time on Twitter, and can’t help but visit Star Provisions here in Atlanta – a simply beautiful store & market where Tim is the well-known cheesemonger.

Beyond these wonderful cheeses, I was thrilled to learn of so many other creameries, dairies, farms & experts out there in the South. I know you will have a few more to share this week in #southernchat, and with so much to learn about this favorite food, the craft & more!

#southernchat: southern artisan cheeses (Monday, 3/4/13, 9:00 pm est)

Q1: What are some of your favorite types of cheese?

Q2: Southerners love a good spread, what other types of foods do you like to include when serving a cheese plate?

Q3: What other local Southern cheesemakers, creameries, & farms do you know of to share with us?

Q4: The best ingredient is cheese! What are your favorite Southern cheese-inspired dishes & recipes?

Q5: What questions do you have for Tasia about her cheese and the craft of cheesemaking?

{ If you’re interested in sponsoring the southern film chat, or to learn more about #southernchat, to be a guest or host another giveaway, click here to learn more!}

Giveaway provided by Belle Chevre!

I’m so excited to share this week’s #southernchat giveaway, special thanks to Tasia & our friends at Belle Chevre! From the heart of Alabama, this company is as Southern as they come!

They have kindly provided one of their fabulous DIY Cheese Kits for one lucky chat participant tonight. Their DIY Cheese Kit helps to continue the craft and teach you at home, with the tools & ingredients to make your very own tasty cheese. I love the cute packaging and I am dying to give this one a try for myself! Tonight we are giving away the Original Kit, but you can also check out the Honey and Kids versions, too! What fun gifts these would make. To enter to win, you simply have to join us on Twitter for tonight’s Chat and use the hashtag #southernchat. One lucky participant will be chosen at random to win and the winner be announced at the conclusion of the chat! Good luck!

Southern Artisan Cheeses:
Looking Glass Creamery, Blackberry Farms, Belle Chevre, Spinning Spider Creamery, Sweet Grass Dairy, Locust Grove Farm, Bonnie Blue Farm.

the man in black.

February 26, 2013 in Style | Tags: 81st birthday, barbour polarquilt zip in liner, black suede erongo, brother vellies, celebration, fender black guitar, johnny cash, orvis, sporting, the man in black, tom ford noir, warby parker beckett eye glass | 2 comments

the man in black

In celebration of what would have been the 81st birthday of Johnny Cash, today I’m celebrating what today’s “man in black” might be sporting. What did I miss?

the new black: warby parker beckett eye glasses / fender black guitar / tom ford noir / brother vellies black suede erongo / barbour polarquilt zip in liner

#southernchat: southern film.

February 24, 2013 in #southernchat | Tags: #southernchat, Gone With the Wind, O Brother, Where Art Thou | Leave a comment

southern movies

This week’s #southernchat is Oscar-inspired as we focus on some of the best Southern films & movies of all time. There are so many great movies, from new films to classics, that are set in the South or inspired by Southern events. Not to mention our favorite actors & actresses, landmarks, storylines and memories from these cinema staples.

best southern movies

best southern films

I know I have just scratched the surface of the chat with some of the movies I decided to include in today’s post but I just can’t wait to hear from you and see what I missed {especially the classics!} I hope you’ll join us and walk the red carpet to a fun chat.

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#southernchat: southern film (Monday, 2/25/13, 9:00 pm est)

Q1: When it comes the classics, what are your favorite classic southern films?

Q2: Now onto newer films … name your favorite southern movie of today.

Q3: If you had to pick just one movie that is quintessentially southern to you, what would it be & why?

Q4: We just saw so many of them walk the red carpet at the Oscars, who are your favorite southern actors & actresses?

Q5: If you were producing the next award-winning southern film, what would it be? Setting, plot, characters & more in 140 characters!

{ If you’re interested in sponsoring the southern film chat, or to learn more about #southernchat, to be a guest or host another giveaway, click here to learn more!}

Southern Film: Fried Green Tomatoes, Pure Country, Driving Miss Daisy, Sweet Home Alabama, Walk the Line, Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil, Steel Magnolias, Gone with the Wind, O Brother, Where Art Thou, Forrest Gump.

#southernchat: jars & canning.

February 15, 2013 in #southernchat, Kitchen | Tags: #southernchat, agrarian, atlas, ball, Bella Cucina pesto, Blackberry Farms Grain and Nut Granola, canning, Canning for a new generation book, craft, Emily G's Jams, farmers market, farming, grandmother, IceMilk Aprons, jars, mason, Moonshiners, Ole Smoky Mountain Moonshine, phickles pickles, preserving, southern, St. Helena Olive Oil Co. Sea Salt, weck, Williams-Sonoma | Leave a comment

If you know me well {or .. not so well} you know that jars are simply one of my favorite things! When I was little, I loved playing in my grandmother’s pantry because she kept nothing in it’s original packaging but instead transferred everything to be stored into various sized glass jars, which were labeled and reminded me of a candy store – it was beautiful. And today, I do the same with many of my baking ingredients. And, of course I package my own IceMilk Aprons in their very own jars as well as a nod to this special fondness I have.

Funny story. So, I get preserves jars by the truckload from a small town grocery store or from our local hardware store to hand pack each of my aprons. My husband is kind enough to go there and load them up in his pickup truck and bring them home for me. The folks at the store are certain we are moonshiners. It makes me laugh every time, though I have kind of gotten into the Moonshiners show {anyone else?} …

Jars

products in jars

Jars & Canning

Canning and preserving is on the list as one of the top 10 trends of 2013 and is oh-so-chic! With farming and farmers markets being so popular these days, I’m not surprised! Williams-Sonoma has a special section on their agrarian site just for Canning & Preserving. Mason jars are being used on everything from weddings to packaging to entertaining. Blackberry Farm has a preservationist on staff. So, whether you love Ball, Mason, Kerr, Weck or other jars, take your pick and jump right into this fun, southern-inspired craft. Some of my favorite things come in jars and I included them above for you to enjoy, but I’d love to know what else you have that I haven’t yet discovered! I hope you’ll join in our #southernchat this week to talk about all things jars, preserving, canning & more!

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#southernchat: jars & canning (Monday, 2/18/13, 9:00 pm est)

Q1: When you think of jars, what is the first thing that comes to mind?

Q2: What kind of jars are your favorite? Brands, shapes, sizes & more!

Q3: Have you ever tried canning & preserving? If not, would you give it a try? If so, any tips to share?

Q4: I shared some of my favorite things in jars, so what are your favorite things in jars?

Q5: What are some of the most creative things you’ve seen done with jars?

{ If you’re interested in sponsoring the southern jars & canning chat, or to learn more about #southernchat, to be a guest or host another giveaway, click here to learn more!}

Jars + Canning:
Phickles Pickles, Emily G’s Jams, Bella Cucina pesto, IceMilk Aprons, Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, St. Helena Olive Oil Co. Sea Salt, Blackberry Farms Grain and Nut Granola for Williams-Sonoma, Canning for a New Generation book.

Throwback Thursday: Vintage Jewelry.

February 14, 2013 in Style, Throw-Back Thursday | Tags: BHLDN, bracelet, designers, earrings, j.crew, Loren Hope, necklace, ring, stella & dot, throwback thursday, Vintage-inspired jewelry | Leave a comment

Throwback Thursday: Vintage Jewelry

On Valentine’s Day, what better theme for Throwback Thursday than jewelry?

From rhinestones to broaches to cocktail rings galore, I love the constant inspiration that is taken from vintage jewelry to style some of the most fabulous events to everyday fashion. I love those pieces that feel like they just stepped out of your great grandmother’s jewelry box, but even with all the pieces out there today I found it a bit hard to pin down those doing it fabulously. J.Crew is one I think that has led the most recent trend of classic clasps and hardware, and BHLDN is hot on the heels of making the fanciest fetes forever chic.

Who are some of your favorite jewelry designers showing vintage pieces?

Vintage-inspired Jewelry: Loren Hope bracelet, J.Crew necklace, BHLDN earrings, Stella & Dot ring.

#southernchat: Artisan Chocolate

February 11, 2013 in #southernchat, Foodie, Kitchen | Tags: #southernchat, Apalachicola Chocolate Co, artisan, Cacao, chocoholics, chocolate, French Broad Chocolates, Mast Brothers, Olive & Sinclair, southern, sweeteeth, The Chocolate Lab Savannah, Wild Ophelia | 2 comments

Artisan Chocolate

With love in the air and Valentine’s Day this week, what better thing to focus on than Southern artisan chocolates. A little something sweet for your sweet {or for yourself!} the craft of chocolate making is alive and well in the South today.

We have beautiful Cacao boutiques here in Atlanta, and the space is just as fabulous as the chocolates themselves. And, I got my first Olive & Sinclair as a gift from sweet Courtney at Pizzazzerie, both from Tennessee! And, though they are not made here in the South, the beautiful Mast Brothers Chocolates can be found in so many wonderful sweet shoppes here and have a southern-inspired craft look and feel so I just couldn’t leave them out! One of my favorite little beach towns is Apalachicola, FL, where the Apalachicola Chocolate Co. even further romanticizes the notion of chocolate – and you must ask them about their “chocolate oysters!” And, the fun Wild Ophelia chocolates have so many southern-inspired flavors like southern hibiscus peach, beef jerky, New Orleans chili & smokehouse BBQ.

Southern Chocolates

Artisan chocolates

Artisan Chocolates

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#southernchat: artisan chocolates (Monday, 2/11/13, 9:00 pm est)

Q1: What kind of chocolate lover are you? Chocolate lover to chocoholics welcome!

Q2: Who are some of your favorite chocolate makers?

Q3: There are so many chocolate flavors & combinations out there, what are your favorites?

Q4: What are the most important elements when you’re selecting an artisan chocolate to gift?

Q5: More sweet #southernchat topics to come! What other southern sweets topics would you love to see?

{ If you’re interested in sponsoring the southern artisan chocolate chat, or to learn more about #southernchat, to be a guest or host another giveaway, click here to learn more!}

Artisan Chocolates: Olive & Sinclair, Cacao, Mast Brothers Chocolates, French Broad Chocolates, The Chocolate Lab, Wild Ophelia, sweeteeth.

#southernchat: southern style.

February 3, 2013 in #southernchat, Style | Tags: #southernchat, ann mashburn, barbour, billy reid, boots, bow tie, brooks brothers, classic, companies, cone denim, designers, fashion, frye boots, j.crew, jack donnelly khakis, levi's, madewell, orvis, sea island cotton, seersucker, southern proper, southern style, sperry, tiffany & co, timeless, trends | 2 comments

Southern Style

There are so many things I love about the timeless style of the south. I am a pretty big fan of classic wardrobe staples, rarely chasing too many fads. But, you can see southern style intertwined into every facet of the fashion industry today. The history of southern materials, like Sea Island cotton and Cone denim have made and inspired pieces new and old. Southern traditions, like field hunting, have provided style signatures like boots, outerwear, vests, and patches. And, the elegance from southern society has given nod to everything from beauty, hair & makeup trends to red carpet looks. Pearls & monograms, too. Charleston just hosted their Fashion Week last month, spotlighting many southern designers. And, even some of the south’s favorite staples aren’t necessarily made here, but can be seen in every closet on the block.

southern fashion

Southern Style

Since we are still in the beginning stages of #southernchat, I’d love to take a 1,000 foot look at one of the truly classic themes here in the south – southern style. From boots to outwear to men’s & women’s wear to accessories and more, there are so many ways we can drill down into these theme areas in future chats, but I’m hoping by taking this week to look at fashion and style of the south as a whole, that we can celebrate the staples that keep us looking chic. We’re exploring our favorite companies, style pieces, designers, purveyors, trends & more this week!

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#southernchat: southern style (Monday, 2/4/13, 9:00 pm est)

Q1: When you think southern style, what elements come to mind?

Q2: Who are some of your favorite companies or designers that help to define southern style?

Q3: What are some of the best southern-inspired style trends or elements?

Q4: What are your southern style staples or signatures?

Q5: What’s next for southern style / fashion / beauty?

Q6: We’ve already done bow ties! What specific style topics would you love to see in the future on #southernchat?

{ If you’re interested in sponsoring the southern style chat, or to learn more about #southernchat, to be a guest or host another giveaway, click here to learn more!}

Southern Style: Barbour Jacket, Tiffany & Co pearl earrings, Jack Donnelly Khakis, Billy Reid Leather Duffle, Sperry Top-Siders, Madewell Chambray Shirt, Frye Boots, Orvis Hat, Levi’s Jeans, Southern Proper Bow Tie, Brooks Brothers Seersucker Shorts, Ann Mashburn Box Pleat Skirt, J.Crew Monograms.

first image from my personal collection of engagement photos, shot by heidi at our labor of love

#southernchat: cocktail hour.

January 27, 2013 in #southernchat, Kitchen | Tags: #southernchat, American Spirit Whiskey, bourbon, Chattanooga Whiskey, cocktail, drink, Four Roses Bourbon, hour, Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, Knob Creek, Makers Mark, southern, Southern Comfort, whiskey, Wild Turkey | Leave a comment

southern bourbon whiskey

If there is one thing we love here in the South, it is the fine array of bourbon & whiskeys we mix, sip and enjoy for everydays and special occasions alike . There are so many liquor brands scattered throughout the hills and valleys of the South, both big and small, well-known and still-to-be-discovered. And, when I dug in a bit to put the collection together for this week’s chat, what I loved most was the nostalgic look and feel of their defining logos. So, for our hour-long #southernchat this week, I hope you’ll join in the “cocktail hour” and cheers to some of the best in southern spirits!

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#southernchat: cocktail hour (Monday, 1/28/13, 9:00 pm est)

Q1: What are the first words that come to mind when you think southern bourbon & whiskey?

Q2: There are so many makers of southern bourbon & whiskey. Big & small, let’s share them all. Who are some of your favorites?

Q3: What are your favorite southern-inspired cocktails?

Q4: Sipping in the south doesn’t need a special occasion, but what are your favorite times or occasions to enjoy a drink?

Q5: Time for a little nostalgia. Name a southern drink & the memory it’s tied to for you.

{ If you’re interested in sponsoring the cocktail hour chat, or to learn more about #southernchat, to be a guest or host another giveaway, click here to learn more!}

And, a little fun to leave you with, I simply loved the simplicity and wit in this little piece of art below!

Southern sips: From top, left to right: Southern Comfort, Makers Mark, Jim Beam, Chattanooga Whiskey, Wild Turkey, Jack Daniels, American Spirit Whiskey, Four Roses Bourbon, Knob Creek.

#southernchat: bow ties.

January 19, 2013 in #southernchat, Style | Tags: #southernchat, bow tie, classic, Collared Greens, Dogwood Black, Otis James, plaid, plain, print, Social Primer for Brooks Brothers, southern, southern proper, staple, State Traditions, stripe, The Tie Bar, tradition, Twitter, Vineyard Vines | Leave a comment

A southern staple for gentlemen everywhere, the bow tie is now back in vogue for the masses. With so many styles, from prints to plaids, this classic neckwear piece is really making a statement for those confident enough to rock it. And, there are some companies jumping in to ensure the bow tie tradition remains alive and thriving for us all to enjoy, each one giving their own personal twist. We’re celebrating the bow tie this week, join @heirloomed on Twitter on Monday at 9:00 PM est for #southernchat all about bow ties!

#southernchat: bow ties (Monday, 1/21/13, 9:00 pm est)

Q1: Bow ties are back, but never left the wardrobe of the truly southern gentleman. What’s the best thing about a bow tie?

Q2: There are some great companies making bow ties today. Who are some of your favorites?

Q3: Prints, plaids, solids & stripes. What is your bow tie style preference?

Q4: Who are some of your favorite bow tie wearers out there?

Q5: Proper bow tie etiquette is important! What are your favorite occasions for wearing a bow tie?

{ If you’re interested in sponsoring the bow tie chat, or to learn more about #southernchat, to be a guest or host another giveaway, click here to learn more!}

Bow ties: From top, left to right: Southern Proper, Otis James, Collared Greens, Dogwood Black, State Traditions, Southern Proper, The Tie Bar, Social Primer for Brooks Brothers, Vineyard Vines.

#southernchat: pie.

#southernchat: Artisan Cheeses.

the man in black.

#southernchat: southern film.

#southernchat: jars & canning.

Throwback Thursday: Vintage Jewelry.

#southernchat: Artisan Chocolate

#southernchat: southern style.

#southernchat: cocktail hour.

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