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William "Mid" Bannister 1920-1990 I mention Mama on here a good bit because she was the "cook" in the family. But, my father (or Daddy as he was known since we are Southern) could also find his way around the kitchen when need be. In fact, I (read full article)
Photo from Tucson Weekly by Will Ferguson Recently, Sugar Pies fan and friend Mari Herreras covered a story for the Tucson Weekly about a woman who feeds homeless people in two local parks. Karin Elliott is not affiliated with a church or other org (read full article)
We're not cooking today but rather remember Mama as it's Mother's Day. Although she passed away some years ago, I can't help thinking of her when I'm in the kitchen. In fact, when I was putting together the Le Marquis et Creme Beurre, Menagere I coul (read full article)
Imagine my surprise when I see a Twitter from Penelope Starr at Odyssey Storytelling about a video clip from the "Kitchen Confidential" show in December. If you read regularly, you might remember I'd been invited to tell one of my "Mama Stories" at (read full article)
When we first moved to Tucson in 2008 we didn't know a single soul here. It was a little strange as we'd left a very close knit group of friends and family back in South Carolina. Shortly, after getting settled though, I met Sandy when I became inv (read full article)
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and wish you all a very happy New Year! We spent the holidays with Michael's family in Prescott Valley, AZ and it was the first time in 12 years together I'd had a chance to meet all his brothers and sisters (read full article)
I had originally planned to post this for Mardi Gras, but thanks to a local storytelling group, I was asked to tell this story for their "Kitchen Confidential" series tonight.So, rather than wait, I'll go ahead and let you hear it too. Just in case y (read full article)
Posting has slowed down recently and there are a couple reasons for that. The main reason is one I’ve mentioned in passing before: back trouble. Back trouble, that sounds so like my grandmother. Unfortunately, this is not her Rheumatism so often a (read full article)
I’m honored and flattered that Odyssey Storytelling has invited me to their December event to tell one of my “Mama Stories” about food and cooking! The group has been holding events at Club Congress for several years and they’re very popular (read full article)
"It oughta' be a sin!" That was a phrase Mama would utter when she ran across things that were just too good or too decadent. Since I began Sugar Pies that phrase has run through my mind more than once! In the past couple weeks my kitchen has been fu (read full article)
I'm very flattered to be the featured community member at HalfHourMeals.com today. Anne Coleman, over there, contacted me last week for a quick interview about this site and my love of baking.Please take a look at the interview there and let me know (read full article)
When is a cake not a cake? When it's a cookie! What we would term a "cookie" today was called a "cake" in the 18th century thanks to our British roots. Shrewsbury (pronounced Shrows-bree) Cakes are most closely related to a "Sugar Cookie" today. But, (read full article)
My name is Buck and I'll be your host here at Sugar Pies. I have always loved sweets. Its a love I come by naturally as my mother was a great baker as well as traditional Southern cook.Each year as Christmas rolled around my Mama would start baking j (read full article)
My name is Buck and I'll be your host here at Sugar Pies. I have always loved sweets. Its a love I come by naturally as my mother was a great baker as well as traditional Southern cook.Each year as Christmas rolled around my Mama would start baking j (read full article)
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