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"Savannah" dinner

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Friends of ours rented a beach house in Savannah for New Year's and raved about the wonderful time they had. They're coming to our home for a visit next weekend. We are way up north...it was "white" here on Saturday, by the way...and the "white" was not sand, I can assure you. A little depressing, really.

I would like to set the mood for our evening together starting with a "Savannah"-style dinner, hear all their wonderful stories and try to make it a "southern night" up here in still cold climes. I'm starting to think about what to serve. I'd appreciate any suggestions for a menu for our Savannah night.

Can anyone help?

I'm wondering if I should have posted this thread in the lounge...

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SoWal Insider
#52
I think you may be thinking of Eufaula, located about 50 miles north of Dothan. ;-)
I think you might be right. I was trying to think where all the beautiful old homes are when you're passing thru to the beach.
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#53
"Tater Boogers".....just makes me laugh :lol: Please post the recipe gttbm :biggrin:

That is hysterical!

I am licking my chops just thinking about those grits at the Baithouse!!! I will be there Monday morning!!!
imasunbum avatar
Beach Fanatic
#54
I think you might be right. I was trying to think where all the beautiful old homes are when you're passing thru to the beach.

I think you may be right and Allifunn may be thinking of Eufaula, but Dothan does have some lovely old homes but you don't see them passing through to the beach.

One of the best things about Dothan is location - close to beach, close to Atlanta :D
SoWal Insider
#55
I think you may be right and Allifunn may be thinking of Eufaula, but Dothan does have some lovely old homes but you don't see them passing through to the beach.

One of the best things about Dothan is location - close to beach, close to Atlanta :D
Does anyone wonder where SJ is originally from? I'm thinking he knows WAY too much about LA (& I don't mean Calif.) not to be from there! ;-)
Sheila avatar
SoWal Insider
#56
I'm going to get FutureBeachBum to post it. We have an "arrangement" he cooks I clean. I am fairly convinced he gets the better end of the deal. :funn: it's worh it though. That boy can cook. :wub:

Ok. Here you go!

ngredients:

Leftover Red Bar/331 mashed potatoes
Dice up 1/4 sweet onion
Dice up 1 fresh jalapeno
Dice up 1/4 fresh sweet pepper
Butter/Olive Oil (your choice)
1 tsp parsley
Bread crumbs (I use Italian)
Shredded cheese (I use cheddar usually)
Milk/Cream

Pan the veggies in a little butter or olive oil.

Combine in a bowl with the potatoes and cheese. If the mixture seems too stiff add a bit of milk. If it is too loose, add a bit of flour.

Shape into patties

Dredge in the bread crumbs

Pan in butter/olive oil over medium heat until golden brown, turning once.

Now we'll have to kill ya! :funn: ENJOY!!!!
Jdarg avatar
SoWal Expert
#57
Ok. Here you go!

ngredients:

Leftover Red Bar/331 mashed potatoes
Dice up 1/4 sweet onion
Dice up 1 fresh jalapeno
Dice up 1/4 fresh sweet pepper
Butter/Olive Oil (your choice)
1 tsp parsley
Bread crumbs (I use Italian)
Shredded cheese (I use cheddar usually)
Milk/Cream

Pan the veggies in a little butter or olive oil.

Combine in a bowl with the potatoes and cheese. If the mixture seems too stiff add a bit of milk. If it is too loose, add a bit of flour.

Shape into patties

Dredge in the bread crumbs

Pan in butter/olive oil over medium heat until golden brown, turning once.

Now we'll have to kill ya! :funn: ENJOY!!!!

Nah, you don't have to kill me. I'm having a heart attack just reading this. mermaid better add this to her recipe book so she can make "tater Boogers this week!
Sheila avatar
SoWal Insider
#58
Nah, you don't have to kill me. I'm having a heart attack just reading this. mermaid better add this to her recipe book so she can make "tater Boogers this week!

She's on the road. Maybe I'll phone her the recipe. ;-)
imasunbum avatar
Beach Fanatic
#59
Does anyone wonder where SJ is originally from? I'm thinking he knows WAY too much about LA (& I don't mean Calif.) not to be from there! ;-)

Johnrudy - I asked above but he doesn't respond....I don't think he likes me....no tar, not many postings, no pics and don't really debate on the board (like some from the RE forum - whew!), however, I actually probably admire him, his pics, his knowledge and his humor more than anyone on here . I have asked before before he won't tell. Could be his goobers really aren't safe in Dothan. Such a NUT :funn: JK
Allifunn avatar
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
#60
I think you may be thinking of Eufaula, located about 50 miles north of Dothan. ;-)
:doh: :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh: just smack me :banging: ...Eufaula it is :oops: .....:biggrin:
imasunbum avatar
Beach Fanatic
#61
:doh: :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh: just smack me :banging: ...Eufaula it is :oops: .....:biggrin:

Allifunn - Eufaula really is a nice old town with beautiful houses. If you ever get a chance stop by the "Shorter Mansion" and tour it. It is right on 431 on the right (traveling from Atlanta). Been going to the lake there all my life although we did not have a home there, but hope to next year. We bought the perfect lot on the lake there last year and I hope, hope, hope, we get to build on it.
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#62
Johnrudy - I asked above but he doesn't respond....I don't think he likes me....no tar, not many postings, no pics and don't really debate on the board (like some from the RE forum - whew!), however, I actually probably admire him, his pics, his knowledge and his humor more than anyone on here . I have asked before before he won't tell. Could be his goobers really aren't safe in Dothan. Such a NUT :funn: JK
I must have missed that post. What number was it?
Allifunn avatar
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
#63
Allifunn - Eufaula really is a nice old town with beautiful houses. If you ever get a chance stop by the "Shorter Mansion" and tour it. It is right on 431 on the right (traveling from Atlanta). Been going to the lake there all my life although we did not have a home there, but hope to next year. We bought the perfect lot on the lake there last year and I hope, hope, hope, we get to build on it.
I remember it as a beautiful old town with lovely homes right on the main drag....I always wanted to stop and explore...but it was always at spring break...:eek: and no time to stop and smell the roses!!!:bang: I will have to make it a road trip by myself sometime...then I can stop and enjoy!!!!....BTW...I am sure SJ does not care how many posts you have or that you don't have a tar...if he didn't like you...I think you would know it....:lol: Just ask BMBV!!!!:floor:....PS...good luck with the lake house plans!!!!!!!:clap_1:
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#64
Allifunn - Eufaula really is a nice old town with beautiful houses. If you ever get a chance stop by the "Shorter Mansion" and tour it. It is right on 431 on the right (traveling from Atlanta). Been going to the lake there all my life although we did not have a home there, but hope to next year. We bought the perfect lot on the lake there last year and I hope, hope, hope, we get to build on it.

Eufaula has there annual "Pilgrimage" this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with ample Antebellum homes on tour and hot chicks dressed up in hoop skirt dresses. There are many events, much more than just the hot chicks and houses. The Shorter Mansion, named after Governor Shorter who was governor of AL during the Civil War, will be on tour.

Shorter Mansion


The Shorter Mansion gets the most attention, (It was used in a recent movie about a girl from Alabama falls in love... I am terrible with movie stars and movie titles, but you have probably seen it.) but the Beaslely home, located a few lots to the north, is the real gem.


Foy-Beasley Home




Actually, for a brief period of time during the Civil War (which was not truly a "civil war") Gov Shorter moved the capital from Montgomery to AL so that the Yankees couldn't destroy it. Blah, blah, blah.

Imasunbum, where is your lot located? I am guessing you bought south of the City of Eufaula on the bluffs.
Allifunn avatar
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
#65
Eufaula has there annual "Pilgrimage" this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with ample Antebellum homes on tour and hot chicks dressed up in hoop skirt dresses. There are many events, much more than just the hot chicks and houses. The Shorter Mansion, named after Governor Shorter who was governor of AL during the Civil War, will be on tour.

Shorter Mansion


The Shorter Mansion gets the most attention, (It was used in a recent movie about a girl from Alabama falls in love... I am terrible with movie stars and movie titles, but you have probably seen it.) but the Beaslely home, located a few lots to the north, is the real gem.


Foy-Beasley Home




Actually, for a brief period of time during the Civil War (which was not truly a "civil war") Gov Shorter moved the capital from Montgomery to AL so that the Yankees couldn't destroy it. Blah, blah, blah.

Imasunbum, where is your lot located? I am guessing you bought south of the City of Eufaula on the bluffs.
both heart stopping lovely homes!
imasunbum avatar
Beach Fanatic
#66
I must have missed that post. What number was it?

Sorry I missed ya'll last night - took medicine for aching back/shoulder and went to bed.

Oops I said above post but it was actually #5 on the Alabama thread in the lounge (where you be from :D )

My lot is south of the city but not the bluffs. It is one of the level lots in Turner III (Thomas Mill Creek - know it?) where they have sold off and developed the lots where the park used to be.
imasunbum avatar
Beach Fanatic
#67
Thanks to SJ for posting that the Eufaula's Annual Pilgrimage event is this weekend. Since we didn't go to the beach I may try to rope my crew into going up to the art show and if I can't I may just go by myself! Thanks SJ.
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#68
Thanks to SJ for posting that the Eufaula's Annual Pilgrimage event is this weekend. Since we didn't go to the beach I may try to rope my crew into going up to the art show and if I can't I may just go by myself! Thanks SJ.
Maybe I will see you there on my way back from Asheville. I plan on stopping for a little peek, myself, if I am not first turned off from all of the people.
imasunbum avatar
Beach Fanatic
#69
Maybe I will see you there on my way back from Asheville. I plan on stopping for a little peek, myself, if I am not first turned off from all of the people.

SJ are you avoiding my question :confused: Where you be from???

Do you know Thomas Mill Creek?
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#70
SJ are you avoiding my question :confused: Where you be from???

Do you know Thomas Mill Creek?
Sorry, I somewhat answered the question on the thread in which you asked the original question.

I don't know Thomas Mill Creek by name, but that doesn't mean much. I cannot tell you the names of most famous people whom everyone knows. Where is TMC?
imasunbum avatar
Beach Fanatic
#71
Sorry, I somewhat answered the question on the thread in which you asked the original question.

I don't know Thomas Mill Creek by name, but that doesn't mean much. I cannot tell you the names of most famous people whom everyone knows. Where is TMC?

Nor can I.

TMC is several sloughs (spell?) south of White Oak Creek. It used to be a park for campers. There is a gas station/bait shop/store there that sells really good hotdogs. Can't really tell you the names of the county roads - just know how to get there. Anyway - beautiful, level with the water, waterfront lot, and lucky to get it last year because prices have gone up as all other waterfront prices have.
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#72
Nor can I.

TMC is several sloughs (spell?) south of White Oak Creek. It used to be a park for campers. There is a gas station/bait shop/store there that sells really good hotdogs. Can't really tell you the names of the county roads - just know how to get there. Anyway - beautiful, level with the water, waterfront lot, and lucky to get it last year because prices have gone up as all other waterfront prices have.
I kind of thought that area might be where you bought. I know the area, but like you, have no clue as to road names. "just turn at the gas station where they sell ... and go until the road stops, then take a right on the second road to the left (no road sign), cross the first bridge and.... etc. That whole area south of Eufaula will be growing quite a bit more over the next 10-15 years.
imasunbum avatar
Beach Fanatic
#73
I kind of thought that area might be where you bought. I know the area, but like you, have no clue as to road names. "just turn at the gas station where they sell ... and go until the road stops, then take a right on the second road to the left (no road sign), cross the first bridge and.... etc. That whole area south of Eufaula will be growing quite a bit more over the next 10-15 years.

That confused me a little but I should have said it is right next to Doctors Point II.
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#74
That confused me a little but I should have said it is right next to Doctors Point II.
Sorry for the confusion, I was only giving an example of someone giving directions in that area. I know where Doctors Point II is located.
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#75
Ok. Here you go!

ngredients:

Leftover Red Bar/331 mashed potatoes
Dice up 1/4 sweet onion
Dice up 1 fresh jalapeno
Dice up 1/4 fresh sweet pepper
Butter/Olive Oil (your choice)
1 tsp parsley
Bread crumbs (I use Italian)
Shredded cheese (I use cheddar usually)
Milk/Cream

Pan the veggies in a little butter or olive oil.

Combine in a bowl with the potatoes and cheese. If the mixture seems too stiff add a bit of milk. If it is too loose, add a bit of flour.

Shape into patties

Dredge in the bread crumbs

Pan in butter/olive oil over medium heat until golden brown, turning once.

Now we'll have to kill ya! :funn: ENJOY!!!!


Thanks!!:biggrin: It's in my recipe book! You're a peach!
imasunbum avatar
Beach Fanatic
#76
Sorry for the confusion, I was only giving an example of someone giving directions in that area. I know where Doctors Point II is located.

Now you know where it is. Woe - Check out the SJ's new tar :clap_1:

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