Il Primo Chattanooga is an Italian restaurant near Chattanooga's North Shore serving Italian comfort food in a comfortable, neighborhood atmosphere. Generally, Philip and I try to avoid the downtown … [Continue reading...]
Il Primo Chattanooga
Sweet Iced Tea with Honey and Ginger
In the South, sweet iced tea - or sweet tea, as we call it - is a way of life. This is a twist on the classic, with honey, ginger, and lemon. I had a new experience today. Okay, so not a totally … [Continue reading...]
Cashew Vegan Restaurant
After a hiatus from the restaurant to focus on catering, Cashew Vegan Restaurant reopened in August of 2016 due to popular demand. Um, you guys, it has been over a month since I wrote my last … [Continue reading...]
Broccoli Casserole From Scratch
I don't keep canned soups or other convenience foods in the house, so I make my cheesy broccoli casserole from scratch and it's worth it! Ah, the casserole. Casseroles are the hallmark of every … [Continue reading...]
Banana Pudding Ice Cream
Banana pudding ice cream is everything you love about everyone's favorite potluck dessert in frozen form. Vanilla wafers included. Of all the desserts that I've eaten in my thirty-something years … [Continue reading...]
Classic Hummingbird Cake
This classic hummingbird cake is a rich Southern favorite, with bananas, pineapple, pecans, cream cheese frosting, and coconut. Ages ago, my cousin asked me if I'd ever made hummingbird cake. … [Continue reading...]
Beast and Barrel Gastro Smokehouse
Beast and Barrel is a bar and gastropub on Chattanooga's North Shore owned by the same group that owns Terminal BrewHouse, Honest Pint, and Hair of the Dog. So, turns out that making your brother … [Continue reading...]
Southern Fried Pickles & Buttermilk-Lime Dressing
Southern fried pickles are my favorite snack. They're easy to make and perfect served with this buttermilk lime dressing. Surprising news, you guys: I love fried pickles. I remember the first time … [Continue reading...]
Fresh Broccoli Salad with Bacon & Pickled Onions
This fresh broccoli salad has the classic ingredients plus pickled onions and dried cranberries. It's delicious and substantial enough to be a main dish! Ah, broccoli. Much maligned broccoli. Why … [Continue reading...]
Irish Creme Cheesecake with Chocolate Stout Swirl
This Irish creme cheesecake with a chocolate stout swirl and bourbon ganache will make the cheesecake AND chocolate lovers in your life happy! A couple of months ago, while thinking about ideas … [Continue reading...]
