Category Archives: Hungry Passport

Co-Cola & Peanuts: A Fine Southern Tradition

  Check out my childhood memories of a treasured Southern tradition–pouring peanuts into Coke, or Co-Cola as we call it down South, in today’s Leite’s Culinaria.

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Memphis Barbecue Goes On Vacation

Your favorite barbecue is probably what you grew up with. I cut my teeth on pork cooked low and slow over smouldering hickory wood, so these last 15 years in Los Angeles have been meager in the acceptable barbecue department. … Continue reading

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Considering Julia

Today marks 100 years since the birth of Julia Child, and the internet is awash with tributes, videos and all manner of Julia-centric remembrances. But there are those who don’t understand the fuss being made over a television cook, especially … Continue reading

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Queen Bee

I had a singular honor bestowed on me recently. A honey bee, a queen, was named for me. Queen Carol. I like the sound of it. It was totally unexpected, and it tickled me more than I could have imagined … Continue reading

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Mom-n-Pop Heaven

On our recent trip home to Memphis, Himself and I enjoyed all our favorite foods that we just can’t get in Los Angeles. I’m talking quality, y’all. Anybody can fry a piece of chicken or at least take a stab … Continue reading

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