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As a teenager I was that type of finicky eater who'd eat heaps of his own mother's cooking but who could hardly look at a morsel of somebody else's without shuddering. When my friends and I would go out to Taco Bell or McDonald's or someplace, I'd skip on the food and just order a soda. A teenager who doesn't eat McDonald's! — can you even imagine?

A wise man once told me,”it’s what you learn when you think you know it all that counts”. I never professed to knowing it all, but when it came to grilling food over an open flame I knew I could hold my own. It was only after a recent visit from Chad our representative for the Holland Grill Company , that led me to believe otherwise. He opened my eyes to a brand new concept in char-broiling, while opening my taste buds to some of the most succulent meats I’ve ever had on an outdoor grill.

A fresh and healthy twist on something that was already wonderful.

One of life's greatest joys is introducing a new generation to your love of the kitchen. Long before they're old enough to bake, they can conquer worlds more impressive than the toaster. Preparation of this dessert requires under-age assistance and is greatly enhanced by the use of cooking gloves.

Serves: 10 to 12 Difficulty level: 1 (of 5) Prep Time: 30 Minutes Ready In: 30 Minutes

This is savory and a little "dark", but it's also healthy, with a "comfort food" feeling.   It works beautifully as a side dish or a simple meal.

Named for the fact that this is the way Mom made it. Will cause you to “swear off” canned tomato soup forever.

This is delicious, can be made in any size pan, and couldn't be any easier to make.

A great combination of ingredients give this a pie a nice sweet/tart flavor.

This year I will be writing the Now Ya Travelin’ article for my friend Chef Phil. Business and pleasure sends my wife Vivian and me to the city of New Orleans. Instead of flying, we decided to drive and see the sights.

Waking up in Montgomery in a nice hotel is good, but at 52, there’s no place like home and my snugly bed. Young folks don’t understand this yet. Here we go… right leg on the floor. Ok, we good.

Tuesday morning, we’re up early and headed to Café du Monde for Beignets and Café au Lait, which is fancy for French doughnuts and coffee with milk.

Starbucks is now wearing off so it’s time to get real food. Now if there is any place on earth that fits my palate, it would be NOLA. Gumbo, shrimp, crab, snapper, gator, steaks but the seafood is great…droolin’!