(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.