My girl crush is Dolly Parton. I've never met her, but I keep wanting to run into her in a grocery story or something! Kimberly Schlapman crushdollygirl Change image and share on social
When I was a child, I pretended that I had my own cooking show. I would stand at the kitchen counter with an empty bowl and spoon and talk in a silly voice, explaining the concoction I was creating. Kimberly Schlapman bowlchildconcoction Change image and share on social
My hubby makes a mean salmon steak at the grill, but he leaves all the sides up to me. I love to grill and roast vegetables. I also experiment with baking instead of frying some things, like onion rings. I even make biscuits with coconut oil these days. Kimberly Schlapman bakebiscuitcoconut share on social
My personal decorating style is cozy, romantic and a little rustic, with a sense of whimsy. Kimberly Schlapman cozydecoratepersonal Change image and share on social
My daughter loves to cook. At first, I found myself making her be really neat and precise. Then I realized it's OK if things get all over the floor and counters and ceiling. We're making memories. Kimberly Schlapman ceilcookcounter Change image and share on social
When you sit down around the table, it's a great time to catch up and share and talk about the day, and I think that can keep families connected and together. Kimberly Schlapman catchconnectday Change image and share on social
Southern food certainly carries a stereotype, but I feel like that's turning around a little. There are great Southern chefs who are finding ways to showcase our traditional recipes in deliciously healthy ways. For me, the key is to use fresh fruits and vegetables and cut some of the butter and fat without sacrificing the yumminess of the dish. Kimberly Schlapman buttercarrychef share on social
In the South, I think, food mirrors our lives. When I was growing up, no matter what you were grieving or celebrating, my mama would be at the door with a cake or a pie. Kimberly Schlapman cakecelebratedoor Change image and share on social
There is a tradition in Southern cooking of recipes handed down for generations. And when I make my grandmother's strawberry pie - she is gone on now - I feel her right with me. Kimberly Schlapman cookfeelgeneration Change image and share on social
I like to do special things for people. Any time someone has a birthday, I make them a really special cake that they all seem to love - it's a Coca-Cola cake. Kimberly Schlapman birthdaycakecoca Change image and share on social