I'm still working on finding *THE* biscuit recipe that I remember my grandmother making as a kid. Next up, is a fast food copycat biscuit recipe my grandmother had in her recipe stash. You know the one I'm talking about - the fast food chain that has burgers and chicken on their menu - and a star on their logo. Yep. That's the copycat recipe I'm talking about. Today let's make Grandma's Copycat Biscuits with a hack on making your own buttermilk! To be quite honest with y'all, I feel … [Read more...]
Grandma’s Southern Mayonnaise Biscuits
I'm blog hoppin' with Jackie and Liz again this week and we are sharing breakfast recipes! I'm not a big breakfast person - just give me a large cup of coffee and I'm good to go for the morning. However, this Southern girl can never pass up a good biscuit! Give me alllll the carbs, mmkay? So, when I thought about what to share, I instantly knew this was the perfect time to introduce a brand new series on the blog! I'm cooking through all of my grandmother's vintage biscuit recipe cards … [Read more...]
Grandma Patricia’s Famous Pumpkin Pie
Thanksgiving is coming and it's time to start prepping for your holiday feast. With any holiday feast you can't forget about the desserts. This Pumpkin Pie is a beloved family recipe passed down through the generations of my husband's family and one you're sure to love! I'm teaming up with my sweet friends Jackie and Liz for a Thanksgiving blog hop. When it comes to Thanksgiving, I dream about all the food. Gotta get my fat pants ready for that delicious feast coming up soon! The Story … [Read more...]
Grilled Corn Summer Salsa
Summer is here and all of the backyard barbecues and picnics are in full swing. If you're getting ready for outdoor entertaining, this healthy Grilled Corn Summer Salsa can be on your table in no time! The ladies of the Sweet Moda Blog Project are back: and this time it's all about outdoor spaces, barbecues and picnics! Be sure to stop by and see what Jackie and Liz are sharing this week. Grilled Corn Summer Salsa is a perfect appetizer to bring to a picnic or barbecue because it does not … [Read more...]
Sriracha Peach BBQ Sauce
Summer is here and that can only mean one thing: outdoor entertaining! Fire up the grill this weekend and make this homemade Sriracha Peach BBQ Sauce to kick off the summer. A couple of sweet friends sent me a delicious box of fresh, Georgia peaches last week! I had a few very ripe peaches left and decided to create a barbecue sauce with them. So Sriracha Peach BBQ Sauce was born. Around here, spicy food is life and I'd probably add even more Sriracha next time. Serve with Chicken … [Read more...]
Jalapeño Ranch Dip
There is a Mexican restaurant in town that has the best jalapeño ranch dip. They don't bring it with the chips and salsa though, you have to ask for the special dip. It's so good, I could drink it by the bottle. We go there for the dip. And tacos. Lots and lots of tacos. A few years ago I set out to find a recipe for the jalapeño ranch dip so I could make it at home whenever I wanted. Of course I checked out Pinterest first. A lot of the copycat recipes out there didn't seem to be the … [Read more...]
Affordable Farmhouse Kitchen Decor
One of my favorite places to shop for affordable farmhouse kitchen decor, or any decor for that matter, may surprise you! For your convenience, this post may contain affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Read my full disclosure policy here. Thanks for supporting Sweet Southern Oaks! I love to shop on Amazon because I can really find some great deals for my home! With fast shipping and the fact I can shop in my pajamas, that's a win in my book! I've rounded up my favorite … [Read more...]
How to Spray Paint Cabinet Hardware
I have gotten so many emails and messages after posting how to paint kitchen cabinets and y'all wanted to know if I changed out the hardware. My secret is out: it's spray paint! Yep. Everyone thought we got new hardware! Spray painted hardware couldn't get any easier for a DIY and they look brand new! Let's learn how to spray paint hardware! While new hardware would be nice, it's not like we had a couple hundred bucks to buy new hardware. Of course I couldn't ignore the aged, chippy … [Read more...]
How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets
Do you have old wooden cabinets that need a refresh? Or do you want to make your kitchen feel lighter and brighter? Maybe even larger? With some paint, a weekend or two and a lot of determination, you can transform your kitchen by painting the cabinets. Let's learn how to paint kitchen cabinets like a pro! In full disclosure, we have a very small kitchen so we were able to paint all of our kitchen cabinets in one weekend. That may not be the case for you because it all depends on the … [Read more...]