Good Lord willing and the cakes all rise.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling

In the South, a church host is a special breed.

Many would argue that she outranks the preacher.

Lime Gelatin and Cottage Cheese Salad

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She’ll get it done.

And she can give you plenty of advice because this ain’t her first rodeo.

Southern Living Poppy Seed Chicken in the dish after baking

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Perfect Southern Sweet Tea

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Deviled Egg Potato Salad

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