It’s been quite a while since I’ve blogged. Two months, by my account. I guess work, kids and life got in the way.
It’s not that I haven’t been trying new recipes and ingredients … I just haven’t been writing about them here.
I’m excited about the Piggly Wiggly that’s set to open in Saltillo in a few weeks. Biz editor Dennis Seid, who got a sneak peek last week, said the grocery store is beautiful, with stained concrete floors and old tin and wood scattered about. He said it has a Fresh Market feel to it.
Speaking of Fresh Market, I’m headed there next week after I attend a cooking school at Viking. I hope to bring back some nice fish, bread and some fresh spices. I may even pop into Target and get some new napkins for the breakfast room table.
We’ve been busy in the yard at our house. My husband spent the weekend planting tomatoes, peppers, dill, chives and carrots. We’ve never grown carrots before. Will they even grow in Northeast Mississippi? This should prove to be interesting.
I’m planning to try a new stuffed shells recipe for dinner tonight … mushrooms, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, spinach, cottage cheese, carrots and spices. If it’s good, I’ll write about it in my Speaking of Food column in the Daily Journal. If it’s bad, my kids will tell everyone at school what a rotten cook I am.
My son has a soccer tourament in Tupelo this weekend, so I’ll spend a lot of time on the sidelines with other parents. Maybe I’ll get some good recipes to share.

