Inside the Kelleys’ Dream Barn in Elberta
A barn built from the heart becomes a space where the Kelley family gathers, makes memories, shares recipes and honors the past.
West Indies Salad
Mobilian Lucy Lott shares her recipe for West Indies salad — perfect for dining outdoors on a hot summer day.
Seafood Gumbo
Historian John Sledge shares his grandmother's classic seafood gumbo recipe.
Shrimp Boil
Ben Cooksey shares his favorite shrimp boil recipe, a summertime classic perfected over the years on Dog River.
Summer Crab Boil
This summer crab boil is perfect for a backyard gathering. A trio of buttery dipping sauces make it even more decadent.
Deviled Eggs
Mrs. Mary Godbold perfected the art of the deviled egg. Using her classic recipe, her grandson, Wes, continues to serve them at every family gathering.
Shrimp Creole
A classic Junior League “Jubilee” shrimp creole recipe, perfect for serving a crowd.
Pickled Shrimp
This classic pickled shrimp recipe is the perfect cold appetizer for a hot summer day.
Marinated Crab Claws
Elizabeth Damrich’s mother-in-law, Suzanne Damrich, passed down this easy, marinated crab claw recipe.










