"Dawn" > wrote in message
...
> Felice Friese wrote:
>
> > But ... but... but ... if they're from the southwest, they can have
tamales
> > whenever they want! I don't know where you live, but wouldn't it be more
of
> > a treat for them to have some local specialty?
>
> Several of us are "from" the southwest, but not living there now, so the
> idea was to have some homemade comfort food to remind us of faraway
> homes and families.
>
> I've made tamales before, so this shouldn't be a big deal.
>
> > When I entertain guests from the South, you can be sure I don't serve
them
> > fried chicken and grits!
>
> I thought it was fried chicken and waffles.
>
> Dawn

Ah well, comfort food -- that's another story!

With the waffles, I'd serve creamed chicken.

Felice