My mom was an incredible cook. Gemme mentioned soul food and my mom turned me on to all of it. I didn't want to cook. I was too involved in sports. Fast forward to 1991, the year I had breast cancer. My G/F at the time had a son who helped me recover. The G/F was hardly ever home, so I knew the kid had to eat, so I basically taught myself. It has been a love affair ever since. I call cooking my hobby.
I have learned a lot from the cooking channels.
Regarding soul food .....My mom made the best fried okra, breaded, and, I know she used bacon, but, I have not had much luck. anyone ????? She also made killer chicken fried with gravy and I actually make it better than her now..
Anyone have a good recipe or 2 or 3 for collard greens??? Love them too.
So far, that background music was on Bobby Flay's show, Ina Garten's, and Sandra Lee.
Did you know that Sandra Lee has been the live-in companion of NY Governor, Andrew Cuomo for many years?
Some Food Network trivia ......
I am learning so much from everyone's posts. What incredible cooks/chefs to learn from. Thanks everybody!
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