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
The Mystery of The Hare in The Holler, and The Easter Blessings
They say just ’fore sunrise on Easter Sunday, when the dew clings like lace to the dogwood blossoms, and the whip-poor-wills hush their call, a long-eared shadow slips through Bean Creek Holler. No sound but the soft thump of paws on pine straw, no witness but the mockingbirds and the moon.
Out behind Auntie Lou’s house—past the henhouse, past the clothesline that always smells of lye soap and lavender—you’ll find a basket sittin’ like it sprouted from the earth itself. Woven of cane and honeysuckle vine, it’s filled with eggs—painted in swirls of butternut, pokeberry, and mustard seed yellow.
Folks whisper it’s the Holler Hare, a creature older than Easter sermons, born of spring magic and long-ago moonlight. Auntie Lou just chuckles when the children ask. She tells ‘em, “Baby, that bunny don’t need no chimney. He slips in through cracks of kindness and leaves behind a little joy where sorrow once sat.”
Mr. Rhymes says he seen it once—just a flicker behind the sassafras tree—and wrote this:
“In the dark of the night ‘fore the rooster can crow,
A rabbit runs quiet where the wildflowers grow.
He don’t speak a word and he won’t leave a track,
But he’ll drop you a blessing in a little brown sack.”
So today on Cornbread & Buttermilk, we’re settin’ the table with sweet Easter stories, old-time traditions, and maybe even a spring recipe or two. Pull up a chair, pour yourself a glass of mint tea, and let’s follow them rabbit tracks wherever they lead.
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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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