PING: Christine Dabney 6621

On 22 Feb 2006 06:05:38 +0100, Wayne Boatwright

I did this partially Edna Lewis, and partially James Villas. I sort of remember the taste from home, but when I made it like Edna does, it seemed to lack that oomph. So I went to James Villas..and added the stuff he adds. What seems to make a difference, is using Tabasco vs Cayenne, at least to my tastebuds. I like the Tabasco better.

I will post the recipe I used, after my stretch working. I am so surprised that people really pounced on it..

This was a very good pie. Oddly enough, I had never made it before. Now, it will become a part of my repetoire, and I can see it as part of the Thanksgiving spread. Or any other time.

Can you post yours?

I got a real compliment on it. Someone I respect came up to me and asked me about it: said it was so light.

Can you post this as well?

I do that too, sometimes. And even cooking folks think it is too much. Hard to explain how you just get into a rhythmn....

Yes, I was very pleased.

This has given me an idea of my next traveling adventures. I will be going back to NM this spring, to hopefully settle down there, and then travel from that area. I am thinking about traveling around the south, especially to places I haven't been before, and experiencing more of the South, especially the food. I have been feeling like I really want to get back to my southern roots, and explore this marvelous heritage, and I have the ability to do so, with my being a traveling nurse.

For all you southerners in this newsgroup, I might be asking you for the best places to experience this. And Wayne, you seem to have a remarkable handle on the southern experience too...I would love your suggestions as well.

Just don't suggest I go in the height of summer..with all the heat and humidity. ;) That's almost as bad as being in Phoenix in the summer....

Christine