Sebrina Zerkus Smith

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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

An Ode To Kudzu

A Path Covered In Kudzu

If you’ve ever spent any time in the South, you’ve seen kudzu, a vigorous climbing vine that can cover entire trees, fences and power poles. It will overtake even the most conscientious gardener in a matter of days, and is
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Lovely Lentils, The Nutritional Powerhouse

red lentils in a wooden spoon on a background of lentils

If you’re looking for a nutritional powerhouse, look no further than the lovely lentil.  These tiny jewels are easy to cook and packed full of good-for-you stuff. Per one cup of cooked lentils you’ll get 35% of your DV (daily
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Easy Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Dinner

whole roasted chicken in a cast iron skillet surrounded by roasted potatoes

Ever have one of those days — you’re busy, you’re tired or you just aren’t in the mood to cook?  Me, too.  I guess most of us do.  But just because you’re not in the mood to spend a heavy portion of your evening
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The Amazing Peanut Part 2: Roasting Peanuts

whole and shelled peanuts on a wooden table

Americans love peanuts. There’s no denying it. Did you know that the average American eats more than six pounds of peanuts and peanut butter every year?  Amazing, right?  And peanuts, in one form or another, account for about two-thirds of
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How To Cook Okra

okra pods in a bowl

Have you ever tried to cook okra and found the dreaded slime-factor just too much? Well, have no fear, I’m going to teach you how to cook and enjoy this veggie superfood– without the slime! Okra was once voted the
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