It’s one of those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it communities. There are signs for Jalapa on I-26, but unless you know where it is you’ll drive right through and never know you’ve been there. I’ve known about Jalapa for most of my life. My family has a long history both in Newberry and in Laurens, so we’ve passed through … Read More “Seeking Jalapa” »
Month: April 2026
History and Genealogy, Rambling
Recipes
I love grits. I like them in just about any form. And it’s not just the flavor and Southern breakfast tradition, it’s how versatile they are. Grits is a blank slate. (And “grits is” is proper grammar.) In the past I’ve written about my Zen of Grits™, but my philosophy has changed just a bit … Read More “Breakfast of Champions – A Personal Evolution in Grits” »