Ginny wrote:

> If you really, really, really want 'authentic' Southern cooking try
> this....while you are out and about, look for a handwritten sign
> indicating
> a church barbeque or 'dinner on the grounds' fund raiser. THE BEST
> collards, potato salads, fried chicken, barbeque, pies, cakes, etc. in the
> style of 'original' Southern/Soul cooking is made by somebody's moma in
> the
> church kitchen. Usually a whole lot cheaper as well.

This is an excellent point, and one I will wholeheartedly second. Those
ladies take great pride in their cooking, and rightfully so. It would cost
less than what you'd expect to pay at Paula Deen's restaurant, and the
atmosphere would be more convivial.

Bob