can't stop, won't stop-uh uh

this was my dinner tonight.

fried potatoes

bacon

& fried green tomatoes

it tasted too good to be wrong.

pumpkin pie hangover

We blessed the turkey and ate....alot.

Norton was the same but diferent. Isn't that the way going home always feels? Nevertheless, I had a great T-day. It was a quick trip home and back but Andrew and I always enjoy a good road trip through VA.

We successfully bugged my Mother in the kitchen while she was cooking until we all got the boot. It is a bit of a family tradition. Each year she gets a little bit better and goes a little bit longer before her face starts to turn red and she "shoos" us all out.

(aren't we nice children?) This is my brother Jason getting way to close to the cook near the stove. The fork is in optimal position to take an eye out.

Andrew jumped right in and really pushed it. This behind the back move could have cost him a arm or leg if Mom would have caught him. I have seen some pretty nasty injuries on Thanksgiving Day.

;)

I tried to help carve the turkey but was quickly shoved to the side. "This is a mans job" was thrown into the conversation. (oh puuuhleaseee)

I loved being with my Mammaw and listening to all of her stories. She is what you would call a "hoot". Mammaw love is the best love.

Mom, once again, cooked us into a food coma. The food was soooooooooooo good. We all agreed that if there was a Wise Country T-Day cookoff competition, she would win first prize hands down.

Isn't she the prettiest thing?

And we shan't forget Mr. Ben.

Oh, Mr. Ben. One day you will come running into my arms saying "Aunt Val you are the best and I love you and I want to just sit in your lap the entire visit".

Until that day comes, I will continue to force you to hug me, kiss me and trick you into taking pictures with me. Love you little bug. ;)

Love to all my friends and family. We are all so blessed.

XOXO

ps. 3 days until move day :)

must.resist.icecream.

Put the tub down, walk away and no one gets hurt.

GREASE ISA VERY DANGEROUS!!!

{two reasons why i love my mom}

because she sends me my favorite recipes to try and recreate and because she will forever and ever think that I will hurt myself in some form or fashion doing....well....any and everything.

FRIED CHICHIE* DRUMMETTS
In gallon size or large bowl :
2 cups self rising flour
2 tablespoons garlic
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon season salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder

The morning that you are cooking the legs, put them in a bowl of water to cover and add 1/2 salt and let them sit in the fridge all day.When ready to cook rinse well Mix about 2 cups milk or buttermilk and 2 eggs and soak legs in that for about 5 minutes before you shake them in the flour mixture. Heat oil in LARGE DEEP skillet. Do not fill more than half full with oil. The oil is ready when you shake a bit of flour in it and it has a nice steady fry look. I will check the temp next time I cook them. I think it should be about 350 degrees. Put legs in the flour mixture coat well and shake off excess. Carefully add to the oil and cook 8-10 minutes.

PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!! GREASE ISA VERY DANGEROUS!!!!!

I hope that they turn out okay. I love you bunches.
MOMMY

{chichie=chicken. We have our own language}