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The Hensons

Ranch Dressing: America’s Favorite

Although it first began showing up on supermarket shelves in the early 60s where I grew up, I really don't recall its popularity soaring until some twenty years later while I was cooking in New York City. It was there in the "big city" that I started to think, "Folks are so crazy about this […]

PB&J: Every American Kid’s Favorite Sandwich

The peanut is thought to have originated in Brazil and Central America, making its way to Africa by means of Spanish explorers and traders. When African slaves were brought to United States, the peanut arrived with them. In fact, the name "goober," as they are called in the southern states, comes directly from the African […]

Sour Cream Apple Pie

This recipe compliments of a reader who writes, "I found this recipe in my files. I don't remember where I got it, but it's good. I love the simplicity of the recipe."

Diner

Farina or Cream of Wheat

One morning on a recent road trip, I stopped at the local diner in a small Mississippi town. While sitting at the counter having breakfast, I overheard several guys discussing the proper way to season their grits. One gentleman remarked that he and his fellow Arkansans favored sugar while a couple of the local boys […]