Old-Time Hog Head Scrapple from Latta, South Carolina
An old handwritten recipe from Leler Watson of Latta, South Carolina preserves a true Southern hog-killing tradition: hog head scrapple.
Month: February 2026
Why is she calling that a Smith Island Cake?
The Smith Island Cake is an iconic dessert with roots deeply intertwined with the history and culture of Smith Island, a small fishing community located in the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland. This decadent multi-layered cake has become synonymous with the island and is even recognized as the official state dessert of Maryland since 2008.
Pecan Pie from “The Depot at Madame Julia’s” (New Orleans)
I hand-copied this pecan pie recipe years ago on a trip to New Orleans after finding it at a place called The Depot at Madame Julia’s. I’m sharing it here exactly in that spirit: a little slice of travel, a little kitchen lore, and a recipe that still deserves a spot on the table.