Feeding Mississippians is my life’s work.
I’ve been doing that in my restaurants since 1987. Then through my cookbooks, and also through the good work of Extra Table, a grassroots non-profit I founded back in 2009. Whether you’ve been part of this journey with me for years or are just stopping by, I’m glad you’re here. Onward!
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Robert’s Christmas Turkey 2025
There's nothing like a well-roasted turkey to anchor a holiday table, and no one made it quite like my grandmother. She didn't wait until Thanksgiving to serve it. She'd roast a turkey once a month throughout the year, never mind the occasion. It was a staple at her table. My mother, on the other hand, always made a formal Christmas Eve dinner, complete with turkey, dressing, and gravy. As kids, the excitement of Christmas Eve was almost too much to bear. Those big dinners felt like the beginning of Christmas itself. It’s a memory that comes to mind every time I cook a turkey or make gravy. And a good gravy can make or break the meal. Making sure the roux browns just right and finishing the gravy with a touch of lemon juice or fresh herbs are tricks worth remembering. A little extra attention to the gravy goes a long way.
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RSJ loves music and is always reliving his days disc jockeying the midnight shift for WHSY FM. Follow this link to listen to what he's listening to this month.
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