Food for the soul

You've already heard me rave about Basque food while in the western US.  Couldn't wait to get to the south to get my gums wrapped around some soul food.  And brother, did we strike gold.  In fact, Sophia now struggling to decide which she likes better ... told her no point in debating - like 'em all and wait for the next region's offering!
Our first night in Arkansas found us in White Hall, AR with no choices but chains, except for a local pizzeria - Frank's.  They offer 22 pizza options.  I only had room for chicken alfredo, bbq chicken, meat madness, pepperoni, and stuffed baked potato!  But, best of all was the accent of the young Arkansas gal that took our order and asked if we wanted "sweet tea or what" ... can't phonetically do justice to the syrupy sweet honey that flowed from her mouth to our ears, but even Soph was struck by the almost iconic accents we enjoyed at the buffet.
Things really looked up in Helena when we caught the tail end of Granny Dee's lunch buffet.  Let's just say Soph was sold on soul food within 30 seconds.  And not only was the sausage, meatballs, greens, beans, yams, mashataters and cornbread "slap yo mama" good, but we also got to listen to the chief detective with the Helena PoPo tells his buds about the latest bust at the Wal Mart parking lot the night before!  Satisfied many appetites with that meal!

Also found At The Table in Nashville ... well, actually Sophia found it.  I think her iPhone now has downloaded every possible app for Basque and soul food in the US.  She just vectors me in and we chow down.  Couldn't decide which meat to choose today, so mama suggested I just have one of each - coulda kissed the woman!  Had meatloaf and smothered pork chops, great greens, and home made mac 'n cheese, plus corn pone bread.

Not sure we can continue to eat at this pace, but we're going to keep trying!  Can't wait to see what the next region has to offer.......