by Kayla Smith Sometimes when I hear people with southern accents, I almost wish my own were stronger. It’s not because of a desire to sound southern so much as because I don’t want people to think I’m intentionally trying not to.
The author of "Hemingway's Girl" talks about being inspired by Key West, channeling Papa for her new book and what literary figure she's writing about next.
Tomorrow, signatures on a petition against the renovation of a monument honoring a known Klan leader in Selma, Alabama, will be delivered to the city council.
A day in the life of Zelda Fitzgerald is being performed in Charleston this weekend.
New Orleans' Southern Food and Beverage Museum presents a a weekend of foodie films, parties, a cookbook fair & more. by Kayla Smith
1 lb. fresh Georgia white shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 bundle green onion, diced 1/2 lb. andouille sausage or other spicy sausage Garlic butter (recipe below) Flour as needed White wine to taste 1/2 squeezed lemon1 cup heavy whipping cream Old Bay seasoning to taste Salt and pepper to taste Cheese grits (recipe below) Garlic Butter for Sauté: Soften 1 lb. unsalted butter, 6 oz. bacon fat, 2 Tbsp. of minced garlic, 1 Tbsp. paprika and 1/2 tsp. each of chopped thyme, parsley and oregano. Mix all ingredients together and set aside for later use. Cheese Grits: Follow recipe on package, except use less stock. You want the grits to be tight (stiff), so use chicken stock instead of water. Add medium sharp cheddar cheese to taste add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside but keep warm. In sauté pan, add garlic butter (you probably have enough to do two or three batches). Add sausage and onions, let sauté and then add shrimp, cream, wine and lemon, and let cook for 3 minutes. Add Old Bay and salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer, then sprinkle flour on top and mix in. Continue doing this until you get the right consistency. Let it simmer a little while longer to cook out the flour
The writer best known for this story "The Gift of the Magi" was born William Sydney Porter September 11, 1862, in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Fans of North Carolina band The Avett Brothers have been awaiting their new album, "The Carpenter," available on iTunes and in stores today.
Celebrate a classic Southern combination at Jekyll Island's Shrimp & Grits Festival this weekend. by Rebecca Lynn Aulph
A Twitter chat with The Pulpwood Queen. Fall reading in the air. Lawless, Steel Magnolias, banned books & a Gone With the Wind Quiz in Literary News. Scenes from the Decatur Book Festival in Literary Events & words about home in Southern Voice. It's time for Literary Friday!
