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Category Archives: The Foodist
RL Reeves Jr 2019 Omnibus
I spent a week writing an omnibus of all the memorable places I ate and drank at in 2019. Think of it as a sort of Poor Richard’s Almanack but tilted towards food and beverage in the American south (plus … Continue reading
RL Reeves Jr Is The Bacon Critic For Scrumptiouschef
My life has been intertwined with bacon. I grew up on a farm in Appalachia (Eastern Kentucky) where bacon was often used as currency in our community. Our doctor’s visits costs were covered with barters of bacon. My grandpa Big … Continue reading
The University Of Kentucky Teaches Taco Literacy To Scholars And Gastronomists
My heart is filled with pride that the University of Kentucky is now offering college classes on tacos. Professor Steven Alvarez is teaching “Taco Literacy: Public Advocacy and Mexican Food in the US South” this semester on UK’s Lexington campus.
Posted in The Foodist, The Rural South
Tagged Kentucky's Taco University, rl reeves jr, steven alvarez
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On The Road With RL Reeves Jr: Wildcat Mountain Cheese In East Bernstadt Kentucky
I’m always hunting. I began doing research on Southeastern Kentucky as soon as I got word that I would be traveling there at the end of October. I know the foodways of Eastern Kentucky are among the most diverse in … Continue reading
On The Road With RL Reeves Jr: A Taste Of Knox County Kentucky
Some of the finest cooks in USA hail from Knox County, Kentucky. With a few notable exceptions they are mainly old granny women living up hollers and putting out Eastern Kentucky classics like chili buns, soup beans, corn bread, greasy … Continue reading
On The Road With RL Reeves Jr: Scotties Diner In Knoxville Tennessee
When I was a young eater growing up in the Cumberland Highlands region of Appalachia it was a big deal when a new restaurant would open up in our little hamlet of Corbin, Kentucky.
On The Road With RL Reeves Jr: Chunky Shoals Fish Camp
Chunky Shoals Fish Camp opened in 1951 on the banks of the Chunky River in Chunky Mississippi. Since this portion of Mississippi is near the buckle of the bible belt it’s hard to find restaurants that are open for service … Continue reading
Posted in On The Road With RL Reeves Jr, The Foodist, The Rural South
Tagged Chunky Shoals Fish Camp, rl reeves jr
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On The Road With RL Reeves Jr: 2015 Andouille Festival In LaPlace Louisiana
I’m a longtime charcutière so when I read that LaPlace was set to hold the latest installment of their long-running Andouille Festival, attendance was mandatory.
On The Road With RL Reeves Jr: 2015 Festival Acadiens et Créoles In Lafayette
Lafayette is the eating center of Acadiana and a sustained argument could be made that it’s the eating center of the entire state of Louisiana. Even battle-hardened New Orleanians would admit that our Westerly neighbor has us beat in a … Continue reading
On The Road With RL Reeves Jr: Hansen’s Sno Bliz
Today, October 3rd 2015, marks the last day of sno ball season in New Orleans. Yes, there will be sno ball stands still operating across the city after today. Some will even be serving til Thanksgiving, just like Hansen’s Sno … Continue reading
On The Road With RL Reeves Jr: Ring Of Fire Nashville Chicken Pop Up
New Orleans hot chicken cooks still have a ways to go before they can compete with the descendants of Thornton Prince, founding father of Nashville’s Barbecue Chicken Shack which eventually became known as Prince’s Hot Chicken. But this past Sunday, … Continue reading
Dragged Kicking And Hollering Out Of The 2015 Kentucky Ham Breakfast
God I hope that’s never a headline associated with me. Chris Hartman, however, probably has a different take on it. The young Hartman was indeed dragged kicking and hollering out of the signal event in the Kentucky ham industry just … Continue reading
Posted in The Foodist, The Rural South
Tagged 2015 Kentucky Ham Breakfast, Chris Hartman, Father’s Country Hams, rl reeves jr
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Broadbent Wins 2014 National Country Ham Association Championship
At the big 2014 National Country Ham Championship held recently in the heart of the ham belt: Paducah, Kentucky; Broadbent Hams captured the title of Best Unsmoked Ham in USA. Ham aficionados across the globe have had Broadbent on their … Continue reading
East Austin Charcuterie Project: A Cured Meat Food Party At Tamale House East
Here’s the menu for our East Austin Charcuterie Project food party this weekend, Saturday April 5th 2014 at Tamale House East. Boudin Shrimp Cake Fried In Hog Lard w/Andouille remoulade Allan Benton Smoked Ham Hock Bean Purée w/Easy Tiger … Continue reading
Posted in Austin Texas, FOOD, The Foodist
Tagged cured meat, East Austin Charcuterie Project
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The Price Of Green Lawns In Travis County: Texas Rice Farmers Forced Out Of Business
Brilliant article in this morning’s Houston Chronicle on the plight of the Texas rice farmers. With the Travis County region’s population boom, and attendant thirst for water, Matagorda, and other historical rice farming counties are suffering greatly. That pretty lawn … Continue reading
Posted in FOOD, Rural Texas, The Foodist
Tagged Matagorda County, Matthew Tresaugue, Texas Rice Farmers
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Appalachia Proud: New Farm To Market Program In Eastern Kentucky
The old days when good, $15 an hour jobs mining coal were readily available in Southeastern Kentucky are long gone. Nowadays the big employers are Wal Mart, Cracker Barrel, and CSX (formerly L&N Railroad.) You’ll work your fingers to the … Continue reading
Posted in FOOD, The Foodist
Tagged appalachia proud, corbin kentucky, david ledford, eastern kentucky, james comer, london kentucky
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