Kathleen J. Robison, Author

For the next seven days, come with me to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, where I lived as a young girl. It was the inspiration for the fictional setting of Bay Town in Shattered Guilt. I lived in Bay St. Louis for only one year, but what a full year it was. I guess it was … Read More about A Trip to Bay St. Louis

The 4th is over, and I’m wiped out. Thus the day late post. I hope you had a wonderful celebration. Whether it was a madhouse of people, a quiet day, or something in-between, there’s something special about a holiday that hangs in the air. We had a full house, and I loved it. Cooking, eating, … Read More about Pastor Desmond’s Spicey Sweet BBQ Rub

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