Comfort Food, Southern Style
Last night we watched the season finale of the L word, which was recheduled due to my party. (What an amazing group, huh?) We usually viewed it the night it airs–Sunday–which meant I always rushed from the tasting room into the city. This time, however, I got a turn at cooking dinner, hopefully backing up my promise of culinary skills.
Deciding to forego fancy and a chance at making a great wine pairing, I opted to go for some down-home cooking. Fried chicken. A combo of collards and mustard greens cooked in what we back home call ‘pot likker.’ Skillet cornbread, which I insisted everyone dip into the pot liquor. And my mama’s potato salad, which because I use a touch of Blue Plate (the best mayonnaise in the world, which sadly is not sold here) is a little better than hers. Oh, and of course, some sweet tea with mint.
Now, I tried to get someone to bring the champagne of beers, Miller High Life, but no one took me up on my suggestion. Although we did eat, in addition to stewed apples and yummy custard (cause there’s never too much dessert), some long-promised wine cake, and it certainly lived up to its reputation. I even correctly guessed the wine used was Chardonnay.
No need to be sad the show is over, we’ve already got plans to watch The Tudors. As usual, I’ll bring the wine.
Southern comfort food, Blue Plate Mayonnaise, Miller High Life
….Farley Walker
March 28th, 2007 at 11:02 am
Last night’s feast was a seemingly smorgasbord, even though the desserts complimented each other - Farley was the only one to follow a theme. I’ve never had homemade fried chicken but it earned a signature “Mmmmm.” I’m proud to report that I haven’t touched anything with the Miller label since high school. I look forward to Sundays all week because of the good company, good eats, good television, and of course good wine. Glad our tradition is continuing with a new show.
March 29th, 2007 at 8:48 am
That potato salad was amazing! Thanks for the great food Farley.
Looking forward to Tutors!