John Cooks Collard Greens with his Granny

A few months ago, we flew to Ohio to celebrate Poppa Stephen's birthday and had to sneak in a visit with John's granny (Marjorie), so she could teach us her famous collard greens recipe. She's been making them for more than 60 years, so uh obviously they are very good - so good that I always include them in our Thanksgiving menu. Even though she’s great in the kitchen Granny admittedly hates to cook, but did it because she had to care for her family. Who can relate to THAT? So, we were extra honored to be schooled in her method (Luna too!). Granny’s rules: clean those greens and don’t add cinnamon! You can see the full recipe inspired by Granny under the Cravings section of the website.

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[silviafigueroa]

John and his grandmother are just adorable together

[suzanneladue]

Cleaned and chopped ...my ex granny-in-law taught me how to make Southern food and she was over 100 years old when she passed away. Old fashioned cooking and grandmother's are a priceless blessing

[sabrinawilliams]

She brings out that respectful, young, grandson attitude out of him. So tender and loving 😊❤️

[cathystuart]

I can see the family resemblance between John and his grandma

[lisaward]

"I don't like to cook, but I had to cook and had a family". So good. ❤☺

[ladonnasimmons]

Wow John you look just like your Granny. She is so sweet and pretty and her hair is super gorgeous!!! Now we see why you are such a Gentleman!!! Raised by Granny😁

[jordanthomas]

I love the relationship I have with my grandmother, she means so much to me. This was nice to see.

[nenaparker]

I grew up with this family and they're all sweet spirit filled people 💞

[cpdrinkso]

As wealthy as her grandson is, she chose to continue to live in her comfort zone. What an amazing grandmother.

[homieblossom]

She is so beautiful and I love how old fashioned she is, grannies are so precious

[daintystar]

I spent most of my childhood picking collard greens with my granny from our garden, cleaning them, cooking them and making our own sausages. Miss her dearly, such good memories.

[annafoley]

Just wonderful John. GOD continue to bless your beautiful Grandmom❤❤❤❤❤

[charmlife]

Everything in the house is old and I’m the oldest. Praise GOD for grandmothers.😂😂🤗

[LifeWithLexi]

Seeing this made my miss my grandma so much, they are a blessing.

[kimroberson]

I bet he offered to buy his granny a house but she refused

[himariana_]

Watching his granny cut those greens was so soothing 😭❤️ Lol

[denisela]

We cut them, then wash them, but it's interesting and quite lovely that this tradition is the same no matter where you go. Beautiful grandmother by the way.

[cannotbesaidenough]

Very sweet and heartwarming. Brought back many memories I had as a child. John your granny is beautiful and you are blessed by sharing time with her and sharing her with us. Peace Love and Blessings to you both today and always.

[karencunningham]

Now that is total respect for your elders right there so wonderful to see now days :)

[tseegiiich]

John family is so great and kind, God bless his family.