Carolina Couldn't Have Been Finer

Well fellow food lovers I am back in San Antonio! This week's post is in thanks to the wonderful people of North Carolina. What a great state! I was able to visit the Greensboro area, High Point and Charlotte, North Carolina. I was in the land of barbecue! Pork reigned supreme in the area and it was done very well!

The Carolinas are known for their take on barbecue, particularly their vinegar based sauces and love of slaw! Two of the places that stood out were Bar-B-Q Joes and Carter Brothers Bar-B-Q. Both places had a mean chopped pork sandwich, but Joe's stood out for its barbecue chicken! Sides such as green beans, baked beans and mac and cheese were just some of the many menu items that were there to choose from. Then there was the Brunswick Stew, a Carolina staple. This chicken and vegetable stew was warm and hearty and good for the soul!

Banana pudding is also a southern favorite and I must say I was able to resist for the most part, indulging in a small serving only twice. It was thick with vanilla wafers and creamy pudding, and I was very much in need of doing crunches afterwards!

The cuisine of this state was just like the people, warm, friendly and inviting. If you ever find your way to North Carolina I promise you won't be disappointed from a food standpoint! I am glad however to be back home! I hope to someday visit again! That's it for this week! Thank for dropping in!

Until next time, take care of one another, eat with a passion, cook with your heart and remember...Food Is Love...