The Southern Yankee Kitchen

It’s that frustrating time of year again. Winter is still creating icy havoc, the cold and flu season is going strong and lots of people are “feeling puny”, as they say in the South. Schools in my area have been closed for a week, not because of snow, but because of illness. Sniffles, sneezes, aches and pains---it makes you want to wrap up in a warm blanket and plop down onto the couch with a steaming and restorative bowl of homemade chicken soup. You may have to open a can i

Here's a Lagniappe (little something extra) for your Super Bowl game day snack table. This crunchy snack is cousin to the much loved Salt & Vinegar potato chip. The twist is the addition of a little bit of sugar to the mix, making it agrodolce (sweet and sour). These protein packed snacks pair perfectly with a frosty mug of craft beer. Be sure to make more than you think you'll need. They won't last long! Happy Super Bowl Sunday! CRUNCHY AGRODOLCE SALT AND VINEGAR CHICKPEAS 2

Super Bowl Sunday is just a few days away. Believe it or not, it is the number 2 biggest “eating day” in America, second only to Thanksgiving. Although it is not a national holiday, I have no doubt plenty of football fans would be happy to see it included. The middle of winter begs for a celebration other than the Valentine hearts, flowers and romance. We need something that everyone can relate to. And even if you are not a football fanatic, there is always a giant halftime e