Even if it was twice as big as it is now, it's still the best grater out there. I have never cut my hands on this one and I can't say that for any other grater, including some very expensive ones.

Lovely chocolate-filled cream puff from new Baltimore bakery Puffs and Pastries. MMMM! http://www.puffsandpastries.com/

Crowder (aka Field) Peas are the best peas by far and totally southern in origin as far as the U.S. goes. Wild Blackberries (pies, cobblers, sugared, plain, even wine!) Karo Syrup ...

I use a dish brush that can be easily disinfected. Sponges and cloths are too germy- especially sponges!

During the summer, I go weekly and buy almost everything from the farmer's market. I'm also lucky to have a year-round market so I will go in the winter but have to supplement from the grocery store.

I want to learn to make peach and vanilla ice cream. My great aunt and uncle in Georgia used to make it for us when I was little- with peaches straight from the orchard!