Welcome to my kitchen
Good food is made for sharing — so pull up a chair on the porch.
I am Granny Mae Whitfield, and I live in rural Georgia. For over sixty years I have baked pies, fried chicken and put up preserves for my family. Here I share the recipes and hacks that really work — simple, thrifty, and always with a glass of sweet tea on the porch.
In the kitchen this month
My three little obsessions of the moment, to put into practice without delay.
Explore the kitchen
Choose where to begin the stroll.
Latest posts
The posts I have just added here, still warm from the oven.
9 February 2024
If you suffer from a dry cough, walnut shells will help you. It’s brilliantly simple!
9 February 2024
Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey Tonic
9 February 2024
organic ginger liqueur
9 February 2024
Spicy Ginger Caramels (Good for a Sore Throat)
23 January 2024
Effortless Oven Cleaning with Dishwasher Tablets: A Simple Guide
23 January 2024
Two Effective Methods to Keep Your Gas Stove Sparkling Clean
About us
A life spent in a Southern kitchen
I was born and raised in rural Georgia, and for over sixty years I have cooked for a big family and a whole lot of neighbors. I learned from my mama and my grandmama, from church suppers and county fairs, and today I share here every recipe and every little kitchen hack that a long Southern life has taught me.