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Sebrina Zerkus Smith

Sebrina Zerkus Smith is a Southern Gal who has been scratching the writer’s itch for nearly 30 years. Her career began on Capitol Hill in 1987, fresh out of college and full of ideals. Eventually, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of becoming a novelist. She paid her bills by working as a freelance writer for major marketing projects from studios such as CBS, NBC and Disney. Realizing the future of writing lay with the internet, she began blogging back in the 90’s, before it was even called “blogging.” Over the past 10 years she has written articles for clients such as Greenopolis, MatterMore, MacAddict, Yahoo, CNN and more. Today, Sebrina writes about a variety of topics, including the Southern Experience, sustainability, food, gardening and her obsession with pugs. She lives in Houston, Texas.

Latest Posts by Sebrina Zerkus Smith

Fresh And Festive Cranberry-Cherry Compote Recipe

By Sebrina Zerkus Smith | 0 Comments | Posted 11/20/2014

a bowl of homemade fresh cranberry-cherry compote on a wooden table with fresh cranberries all around

Who doesn’t love cranberries? And especially at this time of year — when their colors reflect the warmth of the season — why not make a slightly boozy, fresh and festive cranberry-cherry compote to accompany your holiday meal. This tart-sweet
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How To Make Cornbread

By Sebrina Zerkus Smith | 1 Comment | Posted 11/18/2014

a skillet containing cornbread in the background, with a blue plate of wedges of cornbread in the foreground

Making cornbread is not hard. All you need is a good recipe and the knowledge of a few tried and true techniques. So read on, because the information below is all you’ll ever need to know about making a beautiful
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Serve Café Brûlot After Thanksgiving Dinner

By Sebrina Zerkus Smith | 0 Comments | Posted 11/13/2014

a cup of flaming coffee graphic on a red background

Café Brûlot, a flaming, brandy-spiked coffee with spirals of rich orange zest is the epitome of old-world, over-the-top New Orleans French-Creole grandeur. It’s delicious, and its presentation is sheer theater, replete with potent libations, shiny, odd-looking serving pieces, magical flourishes
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Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dip Your Guests Will Gobble Up

By Sebrina Zerkus Smith | 0 Comments | Posted 11/11/2014

pumpkin dip in a clear glass cup with a graham cracker for dipping on a wooden table

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Risotto With Fresh Sage And Parm Recipe

By Sebrina Zerkus Smith | 0 Comments | Posted 11/06/2014

a fresh pumpkin filled with pumpkin risotto and fresh sage on a wooden table with a wooden spoon

Looking for a different side to go along with your Thanksgiving turkey? Try this hearty, creamy slow cooker side instead of traditional stuffing. Pumpkin makes an excellent addition to rich risotto. Pumpkin is dense and creamy on its own, and brings
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