Extra Credit Questions

[L Verge]

Joseph had a lesson in hush puppies when he ate at Capt. Billy's on Sunday after the conference. He asked what they were, and I explained the cornmeal dabs that were fried and thrown to the dogs who were begging in the kitchen. At that point in time, I think he said they were good. They would have been even better if they had brought butter to dip them in (or even honey).

Speaking of "dogs," who can tell me what a dog-trot is from olden days?

And, I agree about the hush puppies at Chesapeake Seafood House. I cried when that chain closed down! I love steamed shrimp and you could get them there already peeled! What a luxury - especially for someone like me who hates the feel of anything under my fingernails. I would not last two seconds in a Chinese torture chamber.

I have to agree with your wife about oysters in the stuffing - even though I think it was probably very fashionable during the 19th century. I'm just a sage, onion, celery, and secret spices girl myself when it comes to stuffing. BTW: Do Yankees call it stuffing or dressing?