re: Does anyone else find Southern cuisine outside of LA lacking?

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You could take on either side of this argument and make valid points. Sure there are some southern folks who can't cook worth a shite, have no patience for actual recipes and would prefer boxed and canned foods, don't understand building flavors and are generally lazy and shitty cooks. There's also tons of people who can make restaurant quality meals in their homes by focusing on fresh ingredients, tried and true techniques and building flavor. To speak in one generality as if it's truth is pretty stupid.

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I agree with all of this. There's plenty of shitty food in LA as there is all over the south. Plenty of great food too, in both.

Oh look another dumbass comment by mouton. What a surprise

You are eating at the wrong houses. The south is full of very good cooks.

Probably will never be invited to my house either. Sounds like we would have trouble finding common ground to promote any kind of friendship.

Wait? This is a troll!!!!!!!!!!! Now ISWYDH.


Sorry, your excellent troll attempt slipped right by me.

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I'm referring to the food people cook in their homes not restaurants.

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I am talking about traditional southern cuisine being limited in ingredients, levels of flavor and being rudimentary in technique.

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cuisine, ingredients, and cooking techniques/recipes are often learned from prior generations and subject to geography.


smothered ham hocks and collard greens prepared by someone in Selma, AL will usually have a different flavor and texture than the same meal cooked by someone in Abbeville, LA

Same can be said for pot roast, smothered 7 steaks, shrimp creole, fried chicken, corn bread dressing, etc ...... Most of us remember distinct foods that our grandparents cooked as this acquired taste is embedded to memory and taste buds. Consume this same meal prepared by someone else and there is no comparison.

I can tell how good or flavorful a meal will be based on the chef's cookware, vegetables, and seasonings on hand. If I spot a mason jar in the refrigerator with leftover bacon grease, then I'm pretty sure they've spent some time in the kitchen

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I'm referring to the food people cook in their homes not restaurants.

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I have an aunt in Jackson, Mississippi that is an outstanding cajun cook. Of course she grew up in south Louisiana and moved there when she married in the 60's. Her gumbo and Jambs and gravies and especially her fried chicken are all top notch and would rank high on my list.

Don't know anyone else.