Under the Apron Strings: Red Hot Cold Chicken
Alton served this dish to me many years ago for an alfresco dinner. He was trying to impress me. It worked. As a lover of dark meat, I...
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Sheree Rose Kelley
- Sep 26, 2021
- 2 min
Under the Apron Strings: A Brief Thank You
Growing up under the apron strings of so many strong and talented women shaped my childhood and who I am today. Without my Mama,...
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Sheree Rose Kelley
- Sep 19, 2021
- 2 min
Under the Apron Strings: Island Peas and Rice
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...
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Sheree Rose Kelley
- Sep 12, 2021
- 2 min
Under the Apron Strings: Refrigerated Sweet Beet Pickles
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...
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Sheree Rose Kelley
- Sep 5, 2021
- 6 min
The Last of the Apron Strings
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...
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Sheree Rose Kelley
- Aug 15, 2021
- 1 min
Under the Apron Strings: Caprese Salad
With August in full swing, tomatoes are top of mind. Tomatoes are something to be taken very seriously here in the South. From personal...
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Sheree Rose Kelley
- Aug 8, 2021
- 2 min
Under the Apron Strings: Summer in Giles County
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...
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Sheree Rose Kelley
- Aug 1, 2021
- 2 min
Under the Apron Strings: Summertime Shrimp Boil
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,...
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Sheree Rose Kelley
- Jul 25, 2021
- 2 min
Under the Apron Strings: Easy Blueberry Crisp
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...
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Sheree Rose Kelley
- Jul 18, 2021
- 2 min
Under the Apron Strings: Pasta Salad to Feed the Soul
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...
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Sheree Rose Kelley
- Jul 11, 2021
- 2 min
Under the Apron Strings: Cool Veggie Flatbread for Hot Summer Days
We’ve just entered the Dog Days of Summer and here in Tennessee, that means we are fighting 80% humidity, surprise rainstorms, and...
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Sheree Rose Kelley
- Jul 1, 2021
- 4 min
Under the Apron Strings: Fourth of July, Family Reunions, and the Best Pasta Salad
This year the 4th of July weekend happens to coincide with one of my favorite family traditions - The Johnson Family Reunion. On the...
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Sheree Rose Kelley
- Jun 20, 2021
- 3 min
A Slice of Father's Day: Paying Homage to Daddy's Tomatoes
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...
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Sheree Rose Kelley
- Jun 4, 2021
- 2 min
The South’s Cheese of Choice
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,...
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Sheree Rose Kelley
- May 28, 2021
- 2 min
From Farm to Table: Cherry Cobbler
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...
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Sheree Rose Kelley
- May 20, 2021
- 3 min
Picking My Way to a Perfect Summer
I have a few great loves in my life. One of them is strawberries. Their color, their flavor and the fond memories I have...
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Sheree Rose Kelley
- May 14, 2021
- 2 min
Liquid Sunshine: Grandmommie’s Homemade Lemonade
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,...
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Sheree Rose Kelley
- May 9, 2021
- 2 min
Under the Apron Strings: Celebrating Mother's Day
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...
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