by Belinda Smith Sullivan | Sep 30, 2026 | Cocktails Southern Style, Recipes
This cocktail takes advantage of summer’s favorite fruit, the peach, and its most seasonal berries. Ingredients 1 bottle (750 milliliters) white wine (sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio, or Vermentino) 2 ounces orange liqueur (Grand Marnier, triple sec, or Cointreau) 2...
by Belinda Smith Sullivan | Sep 30, 2026 | Recipes, Southern Sugar
This is my basic cheesecake recipe with a strawberry topping. This cheesecake is just as good eaten plain or with any berry, fruit, or another topping of your choice. It’s also a time saver: make ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or the freezer for...
by Belinda Smith Sullivan | Sep 29, 2026 | Let's Brunch, Recipes
This takes the sandwich to a new height! A meat and bread option that requires no assembly—it comes out of the oven ready to enjoy. Wrap a few chunks in some plastic wrap and throw into a backpack along with a bottle of wine for an impromptu picnic brunch. The best of...
by Belinda Smith Sullivan | Aug 28, 2026 | Recipes, Southern Sugar
This cake is the epitome of Southern hospitality. Can’t you just see yourself sitting on your grandma’s front porch enjoying a slice of this cake? A perfect moment! Ingredients Cake 2 cups all-purpose flour 1⁄2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 teaspoon espresso powder 1...
by Belinda Smith Sullivan | Aug 28, 2026 | Cocktails Southern Style, Recipes
Considered an aperitif, the Negroni is rapidly becoming an “any time of day” cocktail. The Negroni consists of equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari. Try it as an alternative to juice-based brunch cocktails. When making this at home, choose your gin wisely make...
