My grandmother Iva (Edwards) Peters was born in 1893. This is her Sloppy Joe's recipe, which my mom said was always served on Christmas Eve for as long as she could remember. It's a tradition that my mom continued and which all us kids and grandkids continue to this day. But we don't always wait … Continue reading Grandma Iva’s Sloppy Joe Recipe – Yum!
Author: A Certain Serenity
Salchipapas Suprema- Latin American Street Food
A popular street- and bar-food started in the 1950's, salchipapas (literally, "sausage fries") comes in many forms. The most basic is fries and sliced sausage, that's it. This dish is so popular, there are even festivals built around it, with cooks aspiring to win awards for the best salchipapa recipes. Chorizo sausage used for salchipapas … Continue reading Salchipapas Suprema- Latin American Street Food
The Ultimate Chewy Brownies Recipe
My favorite style brownies are these ultimate chewy brownies - you know, that perfect bite that has just the right amount of gooey fudginess mixed with a bit of crunch and chew from the flaky top and batter baked just right. Who can resist? They don't last long in this house, and we like them … Continue reading The Ultimate Chewy Brownies Recipe
The Mysterious Mary Thames
Return to Title Page/Table of Contents Here's one to ponder. I hope someone already knows the answer and can jump in. On 15 July 1781, at Bladen County NC, Mary Thims was issued a certificate for supplying quite a lot of beef (looks like either four or five hundred pounds of beef - the first … Continue reading The Mysterious Mary Thames
Baked Chicken with White and Wild Rice
Chicken and rice just go together like, well, peas and carrots, as Forest Gump confidently (and rightly) claimed. Hungry for the combination, I put together this recipe using boneless, skinless thighs and basic pantry and refrigerator staples. You've probably got all the ingredients already on hand! Except for par-cooking the wild rice, this Baked Chicken … Continue reading Baked Chicken with White and Wild Rice
Ranch Dip and Dressing Seasoning Mix
Check it out! It's so simple to make your ranch dip and dressing seasoning mix. My sister Maggie came up with this delicious seasoning mix blend and it takes just like the HVR brand we all know and love. Ranch Dip and Dressing Seasoning Mix 1 tsp dried dill weed½ tsp dried parsley½ tsp dried … Continue reading Ranch Dip and Dressing Seasoning Mix
Maggie’s 5-Minute Fudge
So quick and simple to make! Okay, maybe it's more like 15 minutes - tops! - but still, so easy. This is my sister's recipe, she's been making these since she was a kid and ever since, they're a mainstay on the holiday sweets table. Maggie's 5-Minute Fudge ⅔ cup evaporated milk1⅔ cup granulated sugar12 … Continue reading Maggie’s 5-Minute Fudge
Joseph and Martha (Newberry) Thames – Part 1
Return to Title Page/Table of Contents Court minutes and deeds indicate that Joseph Thames and Martha could possibly or even probably met at her father's gristmill or ordinary. The deeds and minutes show that Joseph and Martha, after their marriage, probably took up residence in Cross Creek where Joseph was taken into the Matthews/Newberry family … Continue reading Joseph and Martha (Newberry) Thames – Part 1
Index – an Every Name Index
Chapter names are abbreviated to save space. Clicking on a link will open the chapter in a new browser tab. Once you're in the chapter, most browsers have a page search function by pressing the Ctrl key and F simultaneously. You can also search this site using the Search option in the Menu bar. Return … Continue reading Index – an Every Name Index
Cornelius and Mary (Evans) Thames
Return to Title Page/Table of Contents Much of what follows is Walt and Maxine's work, with some edits for clarity. I will do my best to source what I can and provide hyperlinks to documentation where available. If the statement or phrase is in green type, it means I do not have the particular source … Continue reading Cornelius and Mary (Evans) Thames