Steve Gordon
Award Winning Food Preservationist, Fisherman, Author of three cookbooks. "From Mama's Big Oval Table, From Mama's Big Oval Table - BOOK TWO and Carolina Christmas Sweets and Appetizers." Online Contributor to Our State Magazine Newsletter.
Steve Gordon's Latest Posts
Chicken Pastry Recipe, made from scratch.
Follow these easy, step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for making Chicken Pastry from scratch. There’s just something about a big bowl of Chicken Pastry that soothes the soul, anytime of the year. Whether you know it as Chicken Pastry, or as Chicken Dumplings, I think you’ll find it’s much easier to make from scratch than you might […]
Blueberry Muffins with Crumb Topping Recipe
These made from scratch Blueberry Muffins are a great start to any day…and…a great snack any TIME of the day. Filled with big, ripe, juicy and fresh picked Blueberries, you’ll not only enjoy the taste, you’ll reap the health benefits of eating Blueberries. Blueberries are now in season here in the South and that just means it’s […]
Liver and Onions Recipe
Follow these step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for our Liver and Onions complete with a printable recipe. I know, its an acquired taste but, it’s certainly worth giving this old southern favorite a try. It’s quick and easy and goes great with rice or mashed potatoes. … Liver and Onions Recipe: … Liver and Onions […]
Squash Fritters Recipe
Follow our step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe for making these delicious Squash Fritters. It’s a bit of a twist on regular fried squash and can be made as a side dish or, as an appetizer. Just a couple of small squash will go a long way and your family will be asking you to make some […]
National Pig Pickin’ Day – 2013…and a visit to Charlotte, NC
Chances are, you missed National Pig Pickin’ Day for the year 2013 and… it’s all my fault. You should know that May is National BBQ Month but if you don’t, I’m sorry, I can’t accept responsibility for that one. I will however take full blame for the fact that you may not have been eating […]
Pulled Pork BBQ in the oven Recipe
Follow our step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for making delicious Pulled Pork BBQ in your oven. We’re using a dry rub to give the outside a bit of that crispy bark all the championship pit masters go for and, we’re including recipes for both the dry rub and our Eastern North Carolina style Barbecue Sauce. We’re […]
Our State Magazine April Issue Launch Party
Our State Magazine of North Carolina kicked off its April Issue with a very special Launch Party over in Chapel Hill recently. Taste of Southern was invited to attend and, we’d like to share some of the highlights about the event with you. Journey with us over to Crooks Corner Restaurant and lets take a peek inside […]
Deviled Eggs Recipe
Follow this step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe to make our Deviled Eggs. A true Southern favorite for family get together’s, church meeting – dinner on the grounds, or any time a quick and easy appetizer is needed. Deviled Eggs are so versatile. Make our basic recipe, or spice it up a bit by adding some of your […]
Beef Tips with Rice and Gravy Recipe
Follow these easy, step-by-step, photo instructions for making our Beef Tips with Rice and Gravy Recipe. A longtime Southern favorite, Beef Tips with Rice and Gravy is just comfort food at its best. Mom and Pop restaurants throughout the South feature this on their menus and, now you can enjoy the same great flavors in […]
The Lee Bros. at A Southern Season
The Lee Bros. cooking class at A Southern Season in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. … A Southern Season – Chapel Hill, North Carolina … I recently had the great opportunity to attend a cooking class at A Southern Season located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. As expected, it turned out to be one […]
