Hi, I’m Dee Dee. Welcome to my little corner of the internet, where love is always on the menu.

I grew up in a small town called Bluefield in West Virginia, surrounded by strong women who knew how to stretch a meal, share a story, and make you feel right at home with a plate and a smile. My mom (“Boots”) and my grandmother (“Mary P.”) were two of the best, and everything I know about comfort, I learned from watching them work their magic in the kitchen.

I wrote Bluefield Greens to honor them and to preserve our family’s recipes. To remember the love poured into every Sunday dinner and handwritten notes. This cookbook is a piece of our story.

Now I’m not known for spending hours in the kitchen like they did, but I love a good meal and even better conversation. These days, I split my spare time between creative projects and heartfelt writing, whether it’s through recipes, stories, or something still unfolding.

Thank you for stopping by. Whether you’re here for a recipe, a memory, or just a little comfort — pull up a chair. You’re family now.

“Always with love, never without love.”

A phrase gifted to me by a dear friend, it’s become something bigger than I could have ever imagined — a message I now carry in everything I create and share.