Ida-Belle's Southern Kitchen

25/02/2025

Last nights class at was one for the 📚!! It’s always a fun time but when challenges arise, it truly shows our guests that “📺 🪄 “ is REAL. Recently I’ve been more intentional with sharing products I truly enjoy and hope to inspire guests to be creative and have fun in their own spaces by celebrating themselves and putting the pressure to the side! These are some of my most favorite products featured as “near and far”! Pictured is the 4 qt, Round, Cocotte that is LOVELY and SO versatile!! I had the pleasure of cooking in a sister piece to this at a private event last week. I fried chicken, gator tail with ease and ALSO cooked the BEST grits in all the land from my friends - this piece offers self-basting k***s on the underside of the lid which helps create a uniform dispersion of moisture back on to the food of choice, to flavor the dish more evenly without the use of an old school baster. Next is the dish towel. Robin gifted the chefs a dish towel after a meeting and it’s quickly turned in to a favorite here! The absorption and sturdy design make this towel stain resistant and a perfect size while maintaining a crisp, classic pattern sure to complement most kitchen aesthetics! Now for the “near” portion of my favorite finds! 🥁 Candles and more from Melissa, owner and creator of BlueRootsCo has been a LIFELONG friend and chosen sister since preschool (I’m not giving y’all a year here 😉) and has launched BlueRootsCo with memories and purpose in mind. 🤍 Her standards are high and she proves that in each product she creates! The Prepared Table has teamed up with BlueRootsCo to offer some of her candles in the shop so I hope you treat yourself soon! Last for products I love this month is Hooks By Brooks! Mr. Brooks Copps is local to our area and took up this hobby after retirement, creating pot holders reminiscent of times past. I can remember items like these in my grandmas kitchen and even the kits when we were kids. These are made with love and detail, offering Mr. Brooks purpose and celebration of time in the kitchen. 🤍

21/02/2025

A fun evening was had! I didn’t take many photos but the menu will be repeated on Monday!
Herbed Ricotta Stuffed Chicken In White Wine Pan Sauce.
Roasted Veg with Lemon feta cream sauce
Arugula salad with champagne Dijon vinaigrette dressing
White chocolate raspberry cheesecake bites for dessert!

20/02/2025

You never know what you may stumble upon at an event!
Everyone meet “RR“ his name comes from his initial soft landing! I’ll keep y’all posted if he ends up at my farm with the rest of the rejects!

19/02/2025

always bringing the experience to a new level with the SMOKED grits!!!

18/02/2025

Biscoff Tres Leches for tomorrows dessert! 🤍 🥛 🎂

18/02/2025

Spring is so close! 🍌 puddin’ for dessert tonight!

06/02/2025

🤍 A picture perfect day for such a heartfelt event! 🤍

S🌾🐔 That’s a Wrap on the Hang Tough Chicken Pilau! 🌾🐔

We could not have asked for a more gorgeous day to gather, share a meal, and support our incredible Hang Tough families. A HUGE thank you to everyone who made this event possible—our volunteers, sponsors, vendors and guests who showed up with big hearts and empty stomachs!

Check out all of the photos from the incredible Rebecca Strickland here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ra7SixJR2kMa6gq97

A special shoutout to Millstone Institute for Preservation for being the perfect venue and to The Prepared Table for partnering with us to bring this North Florida tradition to life. We could not have done it without you!

Thank you to our sponsors Future Pathways Fl AcadeMe School 🍎 Making Light Productions and Coke Tallahassee for simply being the best and for sponsoring this dream of ours. We are grateful for you!

We are also beyond thankful to all of the amazing food donors who gave their time and goodies to make this event even more special. Your generosity filled not just our plates, but our hearts! Thank you Mr. Alan and family for the most wonderful Pilau, Lone Star Sweets TLH for the delicious cakes , Boards by Alexis for the most beautiful platter, Ida-Belle's Southern Kitchen for the FRESH coleslaw that paired so well with our pilau, Bluebonnet Dough Works for the yummy cornbread , and The Wharf for a grip of sweet tea for our Tea Bar. What. A. Team. The generosity of this community is moving.

The music of Nathan Boldt, Anna Elizabeth Wescoat and Keal Franklin filled our souls! Thank you for sharing your talents with us.

Because of you, our mission continues. ❤️

23/01/2025

My goodness, y’all. Fan-girling SO hard right now! Campbell's 🫶🏻🫶🏻 🍅 🎂

23/01/2025

A wonderful event for an even better cause! Looking forward to seeing everyone and making a positive impact for those who depend on us! 🤍

15/01/2025

Ida-Belle’s was founded and has remained steadfast on being more than a transaction. We could all use this reminder as we navigate a new year and regroup from the blessings that holidays offer, am I right?
I look forward to every connection that He has in store for me and who He chooses for my path, and yours.
Remain faithful. You are favored 🤍

13/01/2025

Lauren’s classes typically sell out within hours, so we have two options for you in February!

Embrace the warmth and elegance of a Sunday Supper with a Fancy February twist! Chef Lauren brings her signature charm and expertise to this special class, perfect for those looking to elevate their culinary repertoire. Enjoy an evening filled with learning, laughter, and savoring a menu designed to delight.

Menu:
Herbed Ricotta Stuffed Chicken in White Wine Pan Sauce: Juicy chicken filled with a creamy ricotta and herb mixture, complemented by a delicate white wine sauce.
Oven Roasted Potatoes: Golden and crispy potatoes seasoned to perfection.
Arugula Salad with Champagne Dijon Vinaigrette: A light and refreshing salad dressed with a sparkling blend of champagne and Dijon mustard.
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Balls: A decadent and romantic sweet treat to end a perfect evening.

Join Chef Lauren for a cozy, elevated dining experience that captures the essence of Sunday Supper with a dash of sophistication!

This class is demonstration style. Sit back and enjoy as Chef Lauren creates and then enjoy the delicious dishes she makes!

Register here: https://tptkitchenshop.mybigcommerce.com/fancy-sunday-supper-with-chef-lauren-2-24/

10/01/2025

What a night of southern bites! Cooking with one of my best girls is always such a treat and even sweeter when a part of your circle is there too! I am so blessed to have friends who share their bounty and know how much it means to have them with me both physically and in spirit. Last night we shared some of the incredible blueberry, jalapeño jam from my friends at - for one of the small bites we prepared the BEST smoked grits by our farmer friends at for the wonton shrimp and grits bowls. We topped the cornbread minis (not pictured)
😕) with homemade pimento cheese and candied jalapeños! 😋 The final bite was mini chicken and waffles with a hot honey glaze! We ended the night with the best of friends at for my favorite glass of wine and an incredible ahi tuna poke app!

31/12/2024

Y’all don’t mess around and forget!

25/12/2024

🌲Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas 🌲

20/12/2024

What a NIGHT! To say I am fulfilled is an understatement. I was surrounded by the people who believed in me when I lost what I knew and they hired me to clean their house to keep my lights on. I was able to share their farm-made pepper jelly with my class tonight. To my lifelong best girl and seeing her candles being showcased in the shop, to my family at Davis Farms fourth generation cane syrup in and over the twice baked sweet potatoes, to my dear friend at Porter House Meats for literally taking my order in the parking lot and trimmed it out, ground the trimmings in to hamburger meat and I picked it up later on. Total parking lot deal to boot! And lastly but the reason this post exists… to I will forever believe that God put Brent in Havana to visit me and He lead me to you. I will never forget how you girls and of course the (in my own words) Brand Ambassador Michael have opened doors. To my clients and my family, I love and I appreciate this journey we are all on together. Lead us home Lord!!!! 🤍 ♾️ 🙏🏻

15/12/2024

Steak frites with whiskey-peppercorn sauce for supper!

Thank you The Prepared Table for the BEAUTIFUL plates! Golden Rabbit is SO fun and versatile!

12/12/2024

The final product!