WebuMom,
Being a scholar of all things Southern, I did a little research. The Wikipedia entry for "Y'all" begins as follows..."Y'all, sometimes misspelled as ya'll..." There's an age-old Southern expression, "Don't ever contradict Wikipedia..." or something like that.
Now if we could just clear up the controversy over how to spell "Hoe Cakes," or better yet, the perfect recipe for Hoe Cakes. And in case you were wondering, you'll not find it on Wikipedia. More research needed.
WebuSon
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Dear WebuSon,
It's always nice having you comment here. As far as the correct spelling of ya'll, I'm guilty as charged. And still unrepentant.
You would side with Wikipedia now that you're almost a Yankee....however, the fact that you still dream of Joe Lee's hoe cakes gives me great hope that you haven't forgotten your Southern roots entirely!
As for the recipe, it involves the following: cornmeal, an egg, shortening or Wesson Oil and lots of deep fat frying. The crisp hoe cakes, when done, are then served warm and topped with lots of salty butter. If we're going to sin, it might as well be with warm butter on everything, right?!
A bite of heaven I'll bet even you can't get in The Big Apple.
Love you,
Your still Southern Mom
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