From The Desk Of The Love Language: My Mom’s Pimento Cheese

The Love Language’s Ruby Red (Merge) was supposed to be finished more than a year ago. “I can definitely overthink stuff,” says Stuart McLamb, the band’s singer, songwriter, guitarist, bassist and only full-time member. Over the next year, McLamb wound up throwing away some old songs, writing some new ones and recording the whole album all over again, bouncing between 21 musicians and four cities before he and co-producer B.J. Burton decided they were done. It was one of those times when recording was harder than writing, but now that it’s all in the past, McLamb describes himself as “genuinely happy.” McLamb will  be guest editing magnetmagazine.com all week. Read our brand-new feature on the band.

McLamb: This is a true Southern staple. I’ve tried a lot, but none have even come close to her’s. It’s a recipe passed down from her grandmother. She never follows it verbatim and usually just makes it to taste. I know one ingredient she uses that isn’t in most recipes is dill pickle juice. Melted on toast with fresh tomatoes and basil, and I’m in heaven. If she bottled it and got national distribution, she’d make millions.

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