Every time I think about the dogs who served in the Vietnam war who just got jettisoned and watched their units leave them behind.... Yeah, anger. I'm glad things have changed, but it doesn't make up for past mistakes.

Tanglewood in Clemmons used to hold steeplechases, which were merely excuses for tailgating--a social event at which 90% of the attendees never even saw a horse--or cared.

Chicken and dumplings, sillies, and vinegar in BBQ. I named Justin Wilson, just because I remember his accent and his lovely wry wit. I have no idea what else you'd call a potluck, the only ones we had were church socials. Or, you know, potlucks.

Someone asked about potlatches--they're a PNW native celebration, involving ceremonies, dancing, as well as food. Sort of like powwows in the southeastern states.

Also, I forgot to add, yay, Suzi! Go have fun!

See, my first thought when seeing the "what are dumplings served with" question was rice vinegar, soy sauce and ginger, of course!

Which means I am reading Sumi's playbook...

mmmmmm... dumplings!

Fried dumplings are served with ackee and saltfish. Boiled dumplings are served with stew peas and rice.

Southern dumplings are more like fat noodles, though--no stuffing. You drop the dough into boiling broth with a whole cut-up chicken (or parts), celery leaves, an onion, a goodly portion of black pepper and some salt. Nouvelle types (like me) reduce the salt, add carrot, thyme, rosemary, garlic slivers, ginger, and regretfully sub rice for the dumplings.

I do miss dumplings.

I have gotten way behind in my dumpling making.

~Ma to Burrel's MIL. And comfort to her family.

Go you, Suzi!

Okay, one of my neighbors is sneezing so loud that I can hear. Through walls. They are on the other side of the building. He must be sneezing his brains out. I actually feel bad for him more than I am annoyed. That ouchy sounding.

GA: It's the wedding episode. It kinda reeked of privilege that the het couple ran off and had a last-minute wedding so they'd be in a better place to adopt their little crush whereas Callie and Arizona had a big, flush, legally empty do, and the mother of Callie's child can't make medical decisions for her without extra paperwork.

I put collards for greens, bourbon for a southern drink, and lemon for iced tea flavor. Pound cake ingredient was sugar,