Kathleen J. Robison, Author

In Shattered Guilt, Lyla mentions lots of home-cooked southern specialties, but mac and cheese is one that she brings to the church potluck. Me too. Although I’ve made it more often stove-to-oven, today I’m using the crock-pot. Both always get great accolades from family and friends, but I’m taking the easy route today. It’s just … Read More about Lyla’s Mac and Cheese

Unlike the last two recipes, this one is mine.  I like to taste fresh ingredients, so vine ripe tomato and fresh basil are essential. That and a little grated parmesan cheese. Mmm. Mmm. I haven’t tried it GF yet, because how can you beat a hot, crusted baguette? So, if you’d like the recipe, email … Read More about Tina’s Tomato Basil Bruschetta

True Confession I must confess, I haven’t made this recipe. At least not yet. But I researched ‘best’ crab cakes, read some reviews and blogs, and I chose this for dinner tonight.  I’ll have to post an update later, so please check my Facebook page.   In the meantime, I’m waiting for a tried-and-true recipe … Read More about Capt’n Jack’s Crab Cakes

Charlene let out a sigh. “Okay. Well, come on, get your mom’s keys and let’s get to the store. You make the pies. I’ll make my famous Cranberry Apple Cake.” Don’t mess with perfection. So goes the old saying, and it applies here. I wish I could take credit, even a little bit for today’s … Read More about Aunt Charlene’s Cranberry Apple

“Further down Main Street, off a side street, Desmond sat in Miss Ellie’s house, one of his housebound church members. He breathed deep. The house still smelled of onions and savory beef.” Nothing makes a home more warm and inviting than the smell of stew or soup. That has always been a big staple in … Read More about Miss Ellie’s Savory Beef Stew

“Mmm,” Lacey yelled. “Smells good.” She entered the kitchen and hugged Melanie. “I love Saturdays!” She grabbed a muffin. “Lemon-blueberry! The best.” I love to make muffins. It’s almost an obsession. I always tried to perfect them, and when I realized I was gluten intolerant, I started experimenting. But, I’ll admit, nothing tastes as good … Read More about Melanie’s Lemon-Blueberry Muffins