Brenda (Down South Mama)

Hi Y'all,

my name is Brenda I’m a home grown southern woman, mom to 3 wonderful kids, and wife to the man of my dreams. I grew up in Texas but have lived all over the south. My hubs are about motherhood, parenting, recipes, product reviews, gardening, and house cleaning.

So grab yourself a glass of sweet ice tea, and a seat. I’m excited to have you here and hope you enjoy everything I have written.

Thanks for stopping by.

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Real Southern Cornbread

A true easy southern corn bread recipe. with no sugar.

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Sweet Cherry-Lime Mojitos

Fresh, sweet cherries mixed with mint and lime comprise this beautiful, refreshing summer drink.

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Yummy Homemade Apple Butter Recipe

A Simple Recipe For A Slow Cooked Apple Butter That Everyone Will Love

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Homemade Peach Preserves

A easy recipe for Homemade Peach Preserves, along with a canning how to.

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True Texas Chili

This is a recipe for a easy make at home true Texas chili, with no beans or tomatoes.

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Chicken, Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

OK I cannot tell enough how much I love pasta salad. If there was only one style off food I had to eat every day for the rest of my life pasta salad would be. Whenever I go to a restaurant with a buffet in it, I always get pasta salad it dose not...

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  Beef Recipes

  True Texas Brisket

  4 years ago

  This is the real deal it doesn't get any better than this for brisket.

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  How to Make a Mint Julep Iced Tea Cocktail

  20 months ago

  This tea has all the yum of a mint julep—mint and bourbon—and adds some fresh lemon and sweetened tea to the mix that is perfect for summer!

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  Apple-Butter Custard Pie

  18 months ago

  Made like a pumpkin pie, but you use apple butter in place of the pumpkin. It is a big hit with anyone who tries it. Also you can get the original cookbook from 1876.

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  delishably.com

  Southern-Style Banana Split Cake

  18 months ago

  Not a cake in the true sense of the word, this fluffy, cool treat will have your friends begging you for more.

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  wehavekids.com

  What You Should Do If Your Child Is a Bully

  4 years ago

  Do you know how to help your child if he is a bully? Here are seven tips that will help you and your child stop the bullying.

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  delishably.com

  Sweet Cherry-Lime Mojitos

  20 months ago

  Fresh, sweet cherries mixed with mint and lime comprise this beautiful, refreshing summer drink.

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  Fruit Ingredients

  Homemade Peach Preserves

  4 years ago

  A easy recipe for Homemade Peach Preserves, along with a canning how to.