My Southern Roots are calling me…
My father’s family hails from No’th Ca’olina. While I’ve visited several times, the trip that stands out in my mind was when I was around 10 – went with Grandmother to visit some relatives. I spent an afternoon out in the tobacco field with two lovely ladies named Hannah and Barbara – yeah, I still remember the names! I was a kid, and most of my favorite cartoons came from Hanna/Barbera productions? I don’t remember the main course, but we had home-made Peach Melba ice cream for dessert – YUMMM!! I picked up a new phrase from a distant relative (2nd cousin, twice removed – or something like that wink ) – “Gawdy Chickens”! And Lawdy, I made one gawdy meal tonight!
Smporkpan
I'd planned on Paula Deen's Smothered Chicken and biscuits, but the chicken just would not thaw in a timely manner. So the next best thing? Smothered Pork Chops and collard greens! Just for fun, I added semolina grits (made with sharp cheddar and a hint of fennel) to go with all that gravy...
Smporkplate
Ok, I know – not exactly the healthiest menu. But once in a while, you just gotta indulge in what makes you smile! And for me, well, that’s just good ole comfort food. The spiciness of the pork, with the subtle flavors of the grits, alongside the smoky collard greens?!? A wonderful balance. To paraphrase Forrest Gump, “happy is as happy does”. My wish for you – enjoy. NOTE: If I were making the collard greens for a group or special occasion, rather than a weekday meal, I would use THIS recipe – much more authentic and infinitely better results... but my choice for tonight was very pleasing as well.

Posted by Linda :
Thursday 13 September 2012 - 01:29:36
printer friendly create pdf of this news item


News Categories