Cornbread & Buttermilk, a Southern Puppy story.
“Just Two Crazy Kids in Love”.
The Cornbread & Buttermilk: Southern Dogs Manifesto
“Food, Family & the Faithful Dog”
“Here in the South, the kitchen may be the heart of the home,
but the dog lies faithfully beside the hearth.
We believe:
- A Southern dog is more than a pet—they’re kin.
- Dogs are woven into our stories, fields, porches, and family traditions.
- Training a puppy is a sacred rite of patience and love.
- A dog is a bridge between generations—Granddaddy’s bird dog, Mama’s porch guardian, our children’s playmate.
- The South teaches us to live slow, savor moments, return to the land—and a dog teaches us the same.
- Kitchens, gardens, and hunting fields share one truth: life tastes sweeter when shared with a good dog.
- We honor the dogs who came before, celebrate the pups just starting out, and cherish the lessons they teach us.
We will laugh, learn, and love alongside this new life in our household.
Here, we lift up:
- Stories of the dogs who shaped our memories.
- Practical wisdom for raising and training pups with gentleness and respect.
- Tales from our region—coon dogs in the hollers, bird dogs in pine country, yard hounds by the clothesline.
- The way dogs bring families together and root us deeper to a place.
Our pledge:
To tell stories that smell of wood smoke, wet leaves, biscuits on Sunday morning—and a puppy asleep under the table.
To teach with humility.
To speak with gratitude.
To welcome every listener to the porch, where puppies tumble in the grass and memories live on.
This new chapter is for our puppy—Truffles, and for all Southern family dogs, past and future.”
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Cornbread & Buttermilk, a Southern Puppy story.
MawMaw’s Dutch Oven and the Cajun Story of Filé & Okra
Welcome back, y’all, to Cornbread & Buttermilk. Tonight, we’re lifting the lid on a pot that’s been simmering for centuries — a Cajun gumbo, thick with history and flavored by tradition.
We’ll trace the story of sassafras leaves, once brewed by Native Americans and carried into Cajun kitchens as filé powder, thickening gumbo with a touch of earth and memory. We’ll stir in okra, the African-born pod that crossed oceans to become another soul of this dish. And of course, we’ll honor the cast iron Dutch oven — that heavy, black pot that holds not just food, but family, Sunday suppers, and stories passed down through generations.
So pour yourself a sweet tea, settle in close, and get ready — because tonight we’re serving more than gumbo. We’re serving up history, culture, and a little taste of Louisiana magic.”
Truffles coming home song
Truffles hunting by my side, and Grandaddy’s shotgun hangs over the door.
Cletus Carver and the Talking Rock Boys
Twangy
Disclaimer:
Cornbread & Buttermilk is all about sharing stories, traditions, and the wisdom of the Southern kitchen and raising a puppy, but we are not medical professionals. The information shared in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Always consult with your physician, a qualified healthcare provider, or a Veterinarian before adding new foods, supplements, or home remedies to your routine—especially if you or your pet have underlying health conditions or are taking medications. Listen to your body, trust your doctor, and Veterinarian enjoy the journey with good food, a healthy dog, and well-being!
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