Tag Archives: Boiled Peanuts

Southern Boiled Peanuts: a History

You know it’s autumn when you start to see the signs. Dripping paint next to the road bears the poem: “Cooked P-Nuts.” The weather is colder, the smell is wafting, the steam is rolling… It must be time to boil the peanuts. Whether you’re from the South or not, this delicious treat is perfect for […]

A Collection of Father’s Day Poems

Father’s Day seems to lack as much ambition as Mother’s Day. We love our dads, but much of the emotional energy in our lives is determined and nurtured by our mothers. Thankfully, the past few years have brought about a slight shift in the pendulum, with more fathers recognizing the importance of their emotional involvement […]