Southern Thang

Crank Up Your Trusted Gibson... Son!

(Scroll down to "The Playlist" and hit play before reading... works better that way!)

Give it everything you got... just one more time! At least that's how the Atlanta Rhythm Section sees it!   Hey, like they say "Don't take life too seriously... Nobody gets out alive anyway!"

You gotta love the wit and wisdom of the south. So, with that in mind, we're eating well, drinking well and putting on our dancing shoes. We got us some sweet and spicy Grouper, some whiskey to wash it down and some foot-stompin' music. 

It's time for some "Whiskey Rock'n Roll"... Keep on Smilin'! 

The Pots Are On!

The Plate... 

Creole Grouper / Sweet Heat Succotash

What you need...

8oz Gouper
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder

For the Succotash-
4 ears of corn / shucked
2 tbsp canola oil
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
1 small red onion / diced
1 small red pepper / diced
1 clove garlic / chopped
1 Fresno or Jalapeno / diced
1 can of black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed and dried
2 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup parsley / chopped

What you do...

For the Grouper-

mix all the dry ingredients together. 

Brush fish with a little oil and sprinkle on the dry rub.

Heat grill to medium- high.

For the Succotash-

Brush the corn with oil and season with salt and pepper.

Grill the corn turning until all sides are slightly charred. 

Set aside to cool, then slice off the kernels. (best to do this over a large bowl)

Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan and saute' red onions, bell pepper and Fresno chile (about 5 minutes)

Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds then add the black-eyed peas cook for another 2 minutes.

Add the sugar and vinegar, bring to a boil and cook for about 3 more minutes. 

Now add the corn and the parsley and take off the fire. 

Grill the Grouper over direct heat about 3 minutes a side to sear. 

Place Succotash on serving plate, top with the Grouper and garnish with parsley.

Hell Yeah!

The Playlist... 

Southern Thang

Well, we got something old, something new, something borrowed and a few Blues. Love some old southern rock, but the kids are laying down some cool stuff. 

Take a listen to Blackberry Smoke's "Good One Comin' On"... we've all been there. And, if you haven't heard of the Revivalist yet, well you are in for a treat. Love their song "Wish I knew you (when we were young)" ... hmmm, don't worry we're not gonna call on anybody. 

There's a lot to choose from here, with a few live performances thrown in. 

Party on Kids!

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The Bar... 

The Remedy

What you need... 

2 oz bourbon... we used Wild Turkey

1 oz fresh grapefruit juice

3/4 oz cardamom syrup

1 dash bitters (Angostura)

Grapefruit twist ( if you wanna get fancy)

For the syrup-

2 dozen cardamom pods

1/2 cup honey

1/2 cup water

What you do...

For the syrup-

put the ingredients in a pot, simmer for about 10 minutes

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. 

Shake and stain into a cocktail glass straight up.

Party On Kids...

Cause Ain't Nobody Gettin' Out Alive!

Please... Day Drink Responsibly 

& 

Keep On Cookin'!