Cornbread and Buttermilk, a Southern Puppy story.
“Just Two Crazy Kids and a Puppy”.
The Cornbread and 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 and Buttermilk, a Southern Puppy story.
A Heartfelt Southern Farewell: Honoring Mama Doris & Nathalie Dupree
I finally finished editing Episode 54 of Cornbread & Buttermilk, Season 2. In this episode, we reflect on the loss of two great Southern culinary giants: Nathalie Dupree and my mother, Mama Doris. Their passing came just a week apart, leaving an undeniable void in the world of Southern cooking. But both of them left behind something even greater, their wisdom, generously shared with anyone who asked. The Southern kitchen is richer for having known them, for the kitchen was their stage.
Mama Doris was the spark that lit my passion for Southern culinary traditions. I remember hearing Salman Rushdie advise writers to discover who they are and start writing from that place. That was the moment Cornbread & Buttermilk began to take shape. When I traced my story back to its roots, there was Mama. For many of us, our first word is Mama, and so I began there.
Someone recently asked me how I’ve managed to record over fifty hours of Cornbread & Buttermilk. The truth is, much of the best of it was inspired by my mother or by Buttermilk’s Momma. When we remember our mothers and the lessons they gave so freely, something sacred stirs within us. Our hearts unclench, and the stories pour out.
Join us as we say a heartfelt goodbye to Mama Doris and Nathalie Dupree. May the angels delight in their culinary genius.
Truffles first Christmas 2025, classics 1940’s cinematic.
Memories song
Delta Blues
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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