Cornbread & Buttermilk, a southern culinary story
“Just Two Crazy Kids in Love”.
“Somewhere between the whisper of a June bug and the steady hum of a summer afternoon, there’s a place where kitchens tell secrets in their own time. The South doesn’t rush; neither do its stories or its recipes. Down here, history sits at the table with you, and every dish—whether it’s a slice of warm pie or a plate of fried green tomatoes—has a tale stitched into it like the hem of a worn apron.
On the Cornbread & Buttermilk Podcast, Cornbread—who’s more of a maestro than a master of ceremonies—takes you through the backroads of Southern life, leading you by the smell of fresh cornbread and something simmering slow on the stove. And just behind him is Buttermilk, his soulmate, the woman who knows when to add a dash of this or pinch of that to turn a good story into something unforgettable.
This isn’t just any podcast. It’s a slow walk down memory lane, with your feet shuffling through red clay and the sound of crickets filling the silence. Cornbread and Buttermilk don’t just talk about food—they unearth its roots. They’ll show you the grit of agrarian life, the joy hidden in a garden row, and the reverence we hold for recipes that have seen more seasons than we have. They’ll pull back the curtain on what makes the Southern kitchen the holy ground of American cuisine and storytelling. You won’t just listen; you’ll sit at the table, ready to savor a slice of history with every episode.”
Disclaimer:
Cornbread & Buttermilk is all about sharing stories, traditions, and the wisdom of the Southern kitchen, but we are not medical professionals. The information shared in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Always consult with your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before adding new foods, supplements, or home remedies to your routine—especially if you have underlying health conditions or are taking medications. Listen to your body, trust your doctor, and enjoy the journey of good food and well-being!
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Cornbread & Buttermilk, a southern culinary story
Cornbreads Secret Simple Skillet Recipe, for Wild Caught Trout
“Today, Buttermilk and I are taking you along to the wild heart of Dukes Creek, where the fish are sharp, and the rules are sharper. This isn’t a place where you keep what you catch—but if you wander over to nearby Smith Creek, you just might find yourself with a trout worth keeping. Stick with us through the cast and the quiet, and we’ll share a skillet recipe that does justice to a fresh catch, the kind of meal that comes alive with nothing more than a hot skillet, a little butter, garlic, olive oil, lemon and a love for the wilderness.”
Buttermilk and I venture into the wild, untamed spirit of Dukes Creek at Smithgall Woods State Park. It’s a place bound by its own fierce rules—catch-and-release only, barbless hooks, and artificial lures—where even a stray barbed hook can bring a steep fine. Out here, you leave behind the comforts of easy fishing and face the creek on its own terms.
There’s something healing in these wild places. Hemingway once wrote, “The world breaks everyone,” but he also believed there were places, wild and unyielding, that could make a person whole again. Dukes Creek is one of those places. It’s not an easy stream, not a place for simple pleasures. The fish are wary, and every cast is an act of patience. You work through the silence, changing flies to fool the fish, feeling the pull of the water against your line, becoming part of something older, something that’s been waiting.
As Papa Hemingway would say; “If we get into a fish, stay sharp. Pay attention to what gives you the thrill of that instant. Is it the flash of silver as the fish strikes? The sudden, fierce tension in the line? The curve of the rod as you set the hook, alive and bending? Take it all in. Hold onto that pulse in your veins, that quick rush that sets your adrenals alight. When you sit down to your fishing journal, write it all down. Capture the moment like you’re casting into it again, so you can feel it every time you read those words.”
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Disclaimer:
Cornbread & Buttermilk is all about sharing stories, traditions, and the wisdom of the Southern kitchen, but we are not medical professionals. The information shared in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Always consult with your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before adding new foods, supplements, or home remedies to your routine—especially if you have underlying health conditions or are taking medications. Listen to your body, trust your doctor, and enjoy the journey of good food and well-being!
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Title: Ragged and Dirty
Performed by: William Brown
Recorded by: Alan Lomax
From the album: Negro Blues and Hollers
Courtesy of: American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
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