May 2021 - Mercedes E. Wilson

Stephen’s Snickerdoodle Cookies

I can’t believe that I have missed out on what is the snickerdoodle cookie all of my life. I have never had one! I grew up loving the chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and sugar cookies, but never the snickerdoodle. What makes me love this cookie even more is the story behind why my friend Stephen makes them as good as he does!

We all have a story. We all have something to share that can help someone else, no matter how big or small you think it is. Stephen’s story hit me in the heart because it shows that even in the midst of hard times, something delicious can be a conversation piece for so many youth and can make a big difference. Enjoy this recipe!!!!

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Fresh Apple Pie

I love doing things with my daughter. I recognize that she is a teenager and that it’s not cool to hang with mom, so I maximize on every opportunity that we have. A couple of years ago, a friend invited me and the kids to go apple picking. We went and had a blast but boy did we have a ton of apples! Gabby and I tried different dishes and the apple pie turned out to be fabulous! We started making them for our friends and family and before we knew it the community was ordering from us.

We spent just about every weekend one summer doing apple pies. Gabby loved the extra cash and had a great time shopping for the stuff she loved! There were so many great conversations that came from making those pies together and I will never forget that. Apple pies brought my daughter and I closer together. It’s because of this that I am so glad that we get to share this with you and I hope you find someone you love and try the recipe!

Join Gabby and I as we make our addicting apple pie while we have a little girl talk! P.s. The BEST pie crust is the great value brand from Walmart! It’s so flaky and delicious!!!!

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Steak & Greens with Dad

How it All Began

I still think about my Grandma Holloway often, and still have to hold back tears. I remember her laugh, the sternness in her voice and most importantly, her cooking. She was ALWAYS in the kitchen and she cared about whether you liked the meal too. I often think about that when I feed folks. I always want to know what people think of the dish, and I got that from her.

She and my grandpa had eleven children together, so they could not afford take-out. We all ate from the garden in their backyard. They put so much work into this garden for so many years!

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When Grandma would cook, I would pull up a stool in the kitchen and just watch her go. From the garden to the kitchen, from the fridge to the counter – cutting and adding things to the pot, it was non-stop. Right after breakfast, she started on dinner. She was washing veggies, cutting meat, seasoning dishes and singing while doing it all. To this day, I don’t cook without music.

I miss my grandmother so much and I will always hold our memories dear to my heart. In memory of her, I hope you enjoy her famous greens, cha cha relish and cornbread recipes!