Last week, I read a touching tribute to one amazing grandfather on Seek the Best Blog. When I mentioned my grandfather was also from the South, Lady G suggested that I share my family’s favorite meal and a little background behind it.
At the age of six or seven, I traveled with my relatives back to the South. It was a magical time on the family farm where my cousins and I chased fireflies, drank sweet tea on the porch, and ate to our heart’s content. Although I miss those childhood moments dearly, it’s taught me that from a humble upbringing comes magical adventures. Perhaps that’s why I loved reading and writing from such a young age.
Today, I have a special love for Creole Cuisine. Southern Cassoulet combines southern comfort food with traditional French methods of slow-cooking beans. Serve with a tangy mustard, and you have food for the soul. Continue reading “Southern Comfort: A Cassoulet Recipe to Savor”
Ellie Bleu 