Daily Archives: 08/04/2008

(Community Matters)
In Houston today with Michael and Robert for Michael’s diagnostics visit. Felt a little strange driving to Houston while others driving away, avoiding the hurricane. Hoping to get out tonight or first thing in the morning. Posted from by blackberry.

(Community Matters) Saw Zach Scott’s The Clean House this afternoon with Steven, Michael, Tana & Joe. Loved it. Barbara Chisholm especially knocked it out of the park as Virginia. The entire cast did a super job. Well written, directed and staged. I see it’s been extended until August 31. More information here.

Steven and I had a St. James Connection dinner after, at the home of Elizabeth and Jerele Neeld. Exquisite hosts and super connecting with the rest of this group too – old friends Rev Ed & Karen Hartwell as well as new friends: Sam Hudson & Ed, Susan Fullilove and Pam Hurt & Vickie Samuelson. We missed our two members who couldn’t be there: Marylou Adams and James Williams. (fyi for mutual friends of Marylou, she’s doing well and was at church yesterday).

I made a peach cobbler for the dinner. Hmm, loved the stock but not enthralled with the crust Southern Cuisine recipe. I have not been able to find a favorite peach cobbler recipe. Anyone?

The roasted fresh chicken I prepared earlier for lunch was outstanding. I know I’m a broken record on this but nothing like Countryside Farms fresh chickens – well maybe Boggie Creek & Alexander Family Farms. This time I brined* the chicken for 2 hours prior to roasting. Starting out at 500F for 5 minutes (then 425F for 35 mins) ensured a perfectly browned & crispy skin with meat so juicy, sweet & wonderfully salted I was speechless.