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.
Root of Mystery: Ginseng’s Short Season in the Mountains
There are places in the Appalachian mountains where the air holds secrets, and the soil keeps its own counsel. In the shadows of the laurel thickets, a humble plant lies waiting—ginseng, the root of power and promise. Folks call it “sang,” whispering its name like a prayer or a curse, for it’s said to heal the body, stir the spirit, and fetch a fortune if you can find it. But the season is short, just a breath of time between summer’s end and autumn’s hush, when the red berries glimmer like lanterns in the underbrush.
Seekers slip into the hollers, guided by superstition and hunger, knowing the mountain gives grudgingly and takes her due. For in these hills, ginseng is more than a root—it’s a test of patience, reverence, and luck.
And tonight, two of our dearest companions will help us tell the tale: Miss Velma Sugarcane Jones, with her voice sweet as sorghum and sharp as a switch cane, and Obe Monroe, whose guitar can conjure both a prayer and a warning in the same breath. Together, they’ll walk with us through the mystery, as Cornbread & Buttermilk steps into the fleeting season of the Appalachian sang.
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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