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Bacon Collard Greens – New Year’s Day Tradition For Good Luck

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Bacon Collard Greens // Erin Skinner of The Speckled Palate for My Cooking Spot

According to Southern lore, eating greens on New Year’s Day will bring you good luck in the new year… and maybe a bit extra cash, too.

Because New Year’s Day is happening this week and because I’m a sucker for traditions like this, I’ve made my favorite recipe for collard greens.

Spoiler alert: It’s super easy and crazy delicious! [Read more…]

Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

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Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins // Erin Skinner from The Speckled Palate for My Cooking Spot

As someone who was born and raised in the South, I know and love blueberries, especially when they’re in season during the summer months. And since I have lived my entire life in the South, though some will disagree that Texas is not the South, I’ve picked up some wonderful blueberry-centric recipes over the years…

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