Welcome to "Garden to Table Journeys: Southern Garden to Table Recipe Collection." This collection is more than just a compilation of recipes; it's a generational American experience passed down through the Nicholas family.   READ MORE

Once upon a time in the heart of California, there lived a culinary wizard named Nick. Born in the South, he had brought the soul of Southern cuisine to the West Coast, where he opened his own restaurant. Legend had it that Nick possessed a secret recipe for Southern fried chicken that could outshine even the mighty Colonel Sanders' creations.   READ MORE

Once upon a time, in the rolling hills of Kentucky and the heartland of Tennessee, there lived a family with a passion for cornbread. This family, known for their love of spice and all things Southern, traced their culinary roots back to the Native Americans who first introduced them to the magic of corn.  READ MORE

Now, there are some folks who think that once the chicken is done, the cast-iron skillet is ready to be cleaned. Not my southern chef of a father. Oh no, the story doesn't end with the crispy perfection of the chicken. It merely takes an intermission before the grand finale – Nick's Fried Chicken Gravy.  READ MORE

Once upon a time, in the heart of Houston, Texas, I found myself in a new office building, surrounded by the tantalizing aromas of southern cuisine. Despite growing up with southern-rooted parents and a chef for a father, I had somehow missed out on the culinary delight that is black-eyed peas.   READ MORE

Once upon a sun-drenched day in the heart of California, our lucky gardener and culinary enthusiast inherited a cherished family recipe – the classic southern macaroni and cheese. However, being the creative soul that he is, our hero decided to elevate this comfort food to a new level of freshness and flavor.   READ MORE

Once upon a time in the heart of the Sacramento Valley, there was a garden that could rival the most enchanting stories of abundance and flavor. This was my father's garden, a patch of earthly delight where the sun seemed to linger a little longer, and the soil cradled the promise of culinary magic.  READ MORE