Author: Pam Gillis

Several weeks ago, a neighbor/family member brought me a bag of freshly picked pears from her yard. I put the pears in the refrigerator and basically forgot about them until it was almost too late. I began thinking about the tarts that always accompanied the dessert table at most church functions and it piqued my sweet tooth. I peeled the pears, cut them up, added sugar, ground cinnamon, and cooked them on the stove until they were soft. I really don’t have a recipe for the Pear Tarts so I’ll try to just explain to you what I did. After…

Tucked away on Westside Drive in Douglas, Georgia, the Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic of Coffee County has become a trusted destination for patients seeking specialized care close to home. For years, the clinic has provided comprehensive services in sinus and allergy treatment, hearing evaluations, sleep apnea care, and pediatric ENT. Families in Coffee County and the surrounding area rely on its experienced physicians and audiology team not only for treatment, but also for guidance and support through ongoing care. What sets the practice apart is its connection to Westside Surgery Center, located just steps away. The Joint Commission Accredited ambulatory surgery…

I do not understand the “impossible” in this recipe. It is about as simple as one dessert recipe can be. I made this last week and about made myself sick eating it! I had to give some away to keep from devouring the whole pie.  Just a side note, I cooked this whole recipe in one deep-dish pie plate. You will need to cook it longer because of the size. Mine did not completely set in the middle. After refrigerating, it did firm up some. Next time I will make the recipe as two pies. Hope you enjoy this delicious…

Two special cakes that are always at the top of my list of favorites are coconut and carrot.  One might think, “Carrots in a cake?  I don’t think that would be good.”  Well, you need to give it a try.  Many cakes and breads are made with vegetables.  Just to name a few, zucchini, pumpkin, rhubarb, parsnip, carrot, and sweet potato.  I have never made anything with rhubarb and parsnip but it’s worth a try,  I guess.  This cake is moist and delicious!  Hope you enjoy! Carrot Cake 4 eggs2 cups self-rising flour2 cups sugar1 ½ cups Wesson oil2 tsp.…

“Southern Sass Salon” here in Douglas has been named our Business of the month for August. They pride themselves in providing a wide range of all your beauty needs. From hair and nails to lashes and eyebrows, they can fix you up. Let me tell you a little bit about their staff.   Joy Grantham is a Master Cosmetologist and has been transforming hair and boosting confidence for over 24 years. She specializes in color and hair extensions and also formal styling. Her phone number is: 912-327-1264 Lindsey Boone also has been a Master Cosmetologist for 24 years. She loves…

I have a lot of favorite fruits but the one at the top of my list is a “Peach.” Picked fresh from a tree in our backyard growing up was the best. These peaches were not like most of the ones you find at the grocery store. They were large and perfect! When you cut them open, there was that stunning, yellow-orange color that certainly made your mouth water. I believe they were called “Elbertas.” My daddy was a master gardener and his devotion to whatever he was doing always proved fruitful. Whether it was fruits or vegetables, he always…

I look forward to this time of the year when there are fresh vegetables you can buy at the farmer’s market or when neighbors are kind enough to share their garden goods. My neighbors, Elaine and Rodney Ragsdale, were so hospitable in bringing to my doorstep the largest tomatoes I have ever seen. They were also beautiful in their color and, soon to find out, their taste. Tomatoes are one of my favorites, especially the South Georgia ones. I don’t know why but they just taste better. My mother-in-law, Frances Gillis, had a salad that I loved in the summer.…

June has arrived and we are pleased to announce our selection for “Business of the Month.” Since 1995, the Town Square Antique Mall has been an incredible asset to our downtown community. The massive 8,000 square foot building is full of antiques and anything vintage. From glassware and pottery to furniture, books and much more, you can certainly find a treasure there! Dixie Belle paint line is an exclusive line for their store. I have had the opportunity to try this paint recently and it is easy and painless to use for any project you may have.   Visitors from…

I love sweets but try not to have too many around because I’m usually either dieting or about to start. My other half doesn’t eat desserts very often unless it’s ice cream, honey buns or oatmeal pies. If I bake anything, I usually binge myself sick! So, therefore, I steer away from baking a lot. This past week I craved something chocolate and decided to bake a Mississippi Mud Cake. This was always a must dessert when our whole family got together for outings at the beach or the Satilla River.I got to wondering why in the world would anyone…

I hope everyone is enjoying this spring weather but I’m afraid the heat is on its way. I love these cool mornings and hate to see them disappear.  I’ve been dealing with crystals in my ear again this weekend! If you have ever experienced this vertigo issue, you know how debilitating it can be. I thought I was getting better yesterday afternoon and decided to go visit the kids but unfortunately on the way to the car, the sky started spinning. I tried my best to get to the front door but I was walking sideways and could not keep…