I have had a real passion for cooking for years that was passed down by my Mother, Fern Sewell. Her kitchen was where everyone would gather to talk and share life's happenings while she kept on cooking. Mother had all the style of a true southern cook from serving a tall glass of sweet tea, fried chicken, mashed potatoes and cream gravy, and all kinds of field peas with Southern cornbread to barbecuing all kinds of meat. It wasn't uncommon for her to serve the traditional southern meal consisting only of vegetables and served with a pan of Southern cornbread.
I grew up in the piney woods of East Texas in the 50's and 60's. The memories of her recipes she created and cooked for me as a child, and shared with me as a young newlywed, are memories that I still have today.
These recipes are from her recipe box, some of which are her own originals and some are from her friends and family. When I know for sure, I will give credit to the original source.
Southern Pecan Pie
