What could be more cozy for a Southern winter than pulling a pan of satsuma marmalade rolls out of the oven—golden brown on top, fluffy on the inside, and smelling like warm citrus and butter? These rolls are based on my original recipe for fresh milled flour cinnamon rolls, but instead of a spiced filling,…
If you’ve ever enjoyed a chilled glass of agua de jamaica (hibiscus tea), you’re going to love this fizzy twist — Roselle Hibiscus Soda. This homemade soda is naturally fermented, full of probiotics, and has a tart, floral flavor that strikes the perfect balance between tangy and sweet. It’s a healthier alternative to sugary sodas and a fun way…
How to Make Fresh Roselle Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica) Here in Louisiana, I’m lucky enough to be able to grow Roselle Hibiscus, a beautiful and delicious flowering hibiscus plant. The fresh hibiscus flowers are stunning—and they’re also incredibly useful. One of my favorite ways to use them is to make a flavorful, tangy, and…
Blackberry Jam Water Bath Canning Recipe Every summer, our little blackberry patch by the house bursts with fruit. My family and I love walking outside and picking fresh blackberries almost daily during harvest season. Once we’ve collected enough, I turn some of them into jars of delicious jam to enjoy all year. Sometimes I freeze…
This Cajun coleslaw recipe is the perfect balance of crisp, creamy, and zesty, with just the right amount of spice to keep things interesting. Whether you’re serving it alongside barbecue, fish po’ boys, or a classic Louisiana meal like red beans and rice, this Cajun slaw brings a bold kick of flavor to the table….
King Cake is a traditional Louisiana dessert eaten with great relish during carnival season. Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, begins on Twelfth Night and ends on Ash Wednesday. In New Orleans and nearby regions, this season is celebrated with parades, music, and King Cake. Now like I said, King Cake is a dessert. It’s…
Camellia Brand Beans are a Louisiana favorite, with a reputation that’s well-deserved. I rarely buy name-brand foods and used to think all dry beans were the same. But when I tried Camellia Red Beans in this recipe, I was an immediate convert. They are the creamiest, most flavorful beans I’ve ever tasted, and their consistent…
What is Satsuma Marmalade? Satsuma marmalade is a delicious orange marmalade made with Satsumas, a type of mandarin orange grown in Louisiana. Satsumas originate in Japan and have been grown in Louisiana since the 1840s or 1850s. They have a loose, easy to peel skin, and delicious, juicy flesh. They are very similar to the…
This rabbit boudin recipe is a delicious way for us homesteaders and rabbit breeders to use up rabbit meat. Transform your rabbit meat into something extra special! What is Boudin? Boudin is a Cajun sausage (it also has roots along the Gulf Coast and in the Caribbean) that includes meat, vegetables, rice, and spices in…
Muscadine Jam or Jelly is a fruit preserve made from muscadines. It’s a uniquely Southern treat that is hard to find at bigger grocery stores. Muscadines are a native grape that grows in the Southeastern United States. It grows wild, but has also been cultivated for centuries. It’s very well adapted to the heat and…