Under the Apron Strings

The Bahamas are my and Alton’s spot of heaven. We traveled there after we got married some 15 years ago and just a few weeks ago, we...

I have many fond memories from Daddy’s garden. Summers in the garden took over all of our senses: the taste of Daddy’s homegrown hard...

My Mama, Cheryl Darlene Johnson Rose was born September 26, 1944, as the baby girl and fourth child to Jewel and Flenoy Johnson at their...

With August in full swing, tomatoes are top of mind. Tomatoes are something to be taken very seriously here in the South. From personal...

I often find myself reminded of home in the subtlest of ways. Some days, it is the sun shining just right and others, it’s the first bite...

It’s crazy to think we’re already halfway through the summer. Even with the heat kicking up and Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer,...

When dinner is the focus , it’s easy to forget to prepare for dessert. Luckily, there are plenty of desserts you can make right from your...

Last week I talked about a quick meal to help you spend less time in the kitchen and more quality time with the people you love. Today, I...

We’ve just entered the Dog Days of Summer and here in Tennessee, that means we are fighting 80% humidity, surprise rainstorms, and...

This year the 4th of July weekend happens to coincide with one of my favorite family traditions - The Johnson Family Reunion. On the...

Father’s Day is a day to honor the fathers and father figures in our lives. Today, I want to share with everyone something my Daddy does...

Y’all may know it as the “pâté of the south”, “Carolina caviar”, or even simply “the caviar of the South.” Whatever you may call it,...

I’ve never met a roadside fruit stand I didn’t like. You can find them dotted along state routes all across Middle Tennessee. Fresh fruit...

I have a few great loves in my life. One of them is strawberries. Their color, their flavor and the fond memories I have...

As a little girl, I acquired a love for liquid sunshine. Hot Saturdays spent at Grandmommie’s taught me the joys of enjoying the cool,...

Welcome to my first blog post! It has been quite a journey to get to this point. After completing two cookbooks I’m finally here! I...