That dawg don't hunt

The feeling of being a Southerner is best described by knowing that, in your heart, you understand this story... and having an uncle by marriage whose name is Pap.My husband and I vacationed in Louisiana this past summer and we were pleasantly surprised to find that contrary to our expectations, we're both vegetarians; there was plenty of great food to enjoy, especially once we had escaped the

Block party: What it means to be Southern

Southern Blogs Ring, the premier source on Southern culture, manner, missive and nostalgia will be holding a group blog to celebrate being alive, southern and free all at the same time.You’ll are cordially invited Saturday April 30th to attend our first neighborhood cotillion and brunch.The menu will be a light repast of Southern classics and down home cooked tales served up with Southern style

Broccoli and pepper au gratin

Ingredients1 large head fresh broccoli*2 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium red bell pepper cut into large pieces1 tsp chopped garlic1/2 tsp mushroom bouillon3 Tbls flour2 Tbls vegetable oil3/4 C cold water1/3 C each vegetarian: cheddar, mozzarella, Monterey jack, Romano cheesesea salt, oregano, basil and parsley to tastePreparationCut broccoli florets and place in a steamer along with red

Spaghetti pie

If you're like us and always wind up with left over pasta, here's a great next day serve up that's bound to be as good or better than the original.IngredientsLeft over spaghetti, any amountLeft over vegan spaghetti sauce, any amount1/2 cup chopped fresh green pepper4 ounces chopped button mushrooms1/2 small onion, chopped1/2 ripe tomato, chopped2 ounces thin sliced soy salamisome garlicsome

Fried green tomatoes

Our street woke up this morning to this very charming reminder that "Earth Day" is just around the corner - April 22 - and oh, by the way, on our neighbor's drive, compliments of his young daughter Annette.Ingredients4 large green tomatoes2 cups plain white corn meal1 1/2 tablespoon salt1/2 cup cooking oil1/2 tsp Creole seasoning mixPinch of black pepperPreparationWash the tomatoes and pat dry.

deSunserts*

Living and working in Florida has its rewards. The ocean, sand, sunsets and tart, native key limes. To help celebrate Earth Day and Soy Month in April this vegetarian soy redux of a splendid Southern classic, Key Lime Pie. IngredientsGraham cracker crust:1-1/4 Cups graham cracker crumbs6 Tbls soft vegan soy spreadFilling:12 ounces firm tofu1/3 C powdered sugar1/4 C Key lime juicezest of 1 large