By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com Southernism(s) of the Week: Just Down the Road: An important concept of location and distance, totally dependent on the conversation between parties in...
By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com Southernism of the Week Here’s the deal: You’d better listen up because what I have to tell you is the way it is...
Liquid accompaniments to cool the Southern soul. By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Oh my stars and garters: A declaration similar to “Oh for pity’s...
Enchiladas and Pico for Cinco de Mayo By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Put a lid on it. Better bottle up that behavior right...
Three versions of the Southern go-to favorite By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Pig in a poke: What one gets when ordering grits in...
Hankerin’ for a hunk o’ pork By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Hankerin’: A strong desire for something, with a twist of nostalgia. Think...
Two recipes for that unpretentious comfort food By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Uppity: Pretentious. Acting like someone you’re not, as though trying to impress...