On 21 Sep 2006 19:21:07 -0500, "Bob Terwilliger"
> wrote:

>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.

There is a wonderful soul food restaurant in Sacramento called The
Cobbler (you can imagine what they're famous for). It sounds a
helluvalot better than Paula Deen's place (although I probably
would've swooned at the tall lanky son at my side, LOL)

TammyM