This is another of the hidden gems. The Julia Belle is a Southern themed restaurant in Florence, SC, with a casual cheerful atmosphere. The menu is a list of southern favorites from catfish, fried green tomatoes, chicken and waffles, and red chicken stew. I had the chicken and waffles, and it was some of the…

Did I say what island? Well, it’s confusing. Lamb makes me think of Ireland, but it’s Merguez sausage, so maybe Corsica, but the plantains would lead us to think Cuba. The spice might bring us Puerto Rico, so this really is a hash. It starts with onions, garlic, and poblano peppers. Then the spicy sausage…

This is a cookie that wants to be a peppermint patty. Ok, not quite because it has a crunch factor. But peppermint and chocolate have both been represented; then there is a crispy cookie involved. I hope you like it. 1 stick butter1/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon basil, minced1 tablespoon mint, diced1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon…

Last week I did a tuna egg roll for a lent idea. This week we take the classic chicken Marsala and switch out the chicken for tuna. It is this week’s Lenten fish Fridayand is in keeping with the three can meals of my youth, so we do have a mushroom sauce, fresh tuna instead…

As a kid from a Catholic upbringing, Lenten Friday meals consisted of three cans and a loaf of frozen of bread. A can of tuna, a can of cream of mushroom soup, and a can of peas on toasted frozen bread. When I was a young adult, it was tuna melts or Mac and cheese…