I love to cook.
Really- I absolutely, positively love to cook. And growing up in the South, it’s the kind of love you spell with a u. Like, Steel Magnolias, “I love ya more than my luggage” type of love. And for me, that love of cooking was equal to the love that came from cooking- meals shared with my family and friends, dishes brought to church picnics and baby showers, the first pie I baked for Thanksgiving. It always felt to me like the best way to put someone at ease- and to help meet whatever need they had: companionship, comfort, a listening ear. (Or, as my mom always said, “I mean, you have to eat!”)
It was our way to say “You are important. So important that you are worthy of our family’s signature Big Mama poundcake/homemade banana bread/poppyseed chicken casserole.”
So- here is my best attempt to help you fall in love with cooking like I have over the course of my life. And help you love people with the delicious, beautiful results of your efforts. That’s right- the l-u-v-kind of love. The luv of food, people, life, joy (and a bit of Southern culture to keep things spicy). Simply put, when you love what you do, and who you do it for: luv cooks.
-Callie
What a beautiful, honest writing voice you have Callie. I will be following your blog with interest!
Thank you so much Meg! I am glad you stopped by!
It was great meeting you tonight! I love your blog
Can’t wait to get to know you better!
It is always a joy to run into you! We need to connect soon so I can hear how things are going with your farm!
Hi there, Callie. I nominated you for a Liebster Award.
I have read your blog and really like the content, keep up the posts as I will be back.
Thank you so much Clive! Please continue to let me know what you think!
Hi Callie! I just learned of your website and your awesome endeavors. You are such a talent. Having fun going through all your amazing recipes and trying them soon. One day maybe you’ll offer a lunch menu to Highlands staff!!!
Robin! Thank you so much for your kind words! Let me know if you try any of the recipes- I love hearing feedback on how they go for you! Hope to see you soon!
Callie! You are so precious! I love that I found your site and look forward to trying some of your recipes. Gosh, so many of my SU girlfriends have become such domestic online divas! It’s awesome. May this site bless many as you share your gift with us!
Thank you so much Danelle! It is great to hear from you, I hope you are doing well! And I agree on our SU sisters- I know of Heather’s blog, which is amazing; who else is blogging? I would love to see their work!!