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Neck Bones and Gravy

An old southern classic momma use to cook neck bones in a pot with potatoes, onions, and gravy called neck bone soup Now it may sound a little crazy It's the neck of some animal's baby and these neck bones, if you eat them will truly make you feel lazy I don't know why I even tried the neck bones and gravy Could it be, I truly believe this wonderful aroma must have hypnotized me Now I'm in love with the sweet tender meat and I have it every once in awhile A bowl with some cornbread is just so comforting It will make your body smile You can roast them in the oven cook them on the grill serve them with greens, beans, mac and cheese, or anything savory but it's nothing like A good old pot of neck bones and gravy

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Date: 8/20/2015 9:01:00 PM
I love food and this poem just makes me hungry. Maybe one day i'll try your recipe :-)
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Date: 8/10/2015 3:52:00 PM
This poem bespeaks the true Southern tradition. I remember this dish and all the accoutrements. But from Cali to Maine, this dish is the same. Thanks for the fragrant, tasty reminder! Delectably written!
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Yolanda Scott
Date: 8/10/2015 5:11:00 PM
Thank You Lena. I just had to write about them. Such a wonderful dish!!!
Date: 8/6/2015 12:28:00 AM
I burst into laughing as am reading your write, "Now it may sound a little crazy It's the neck of some animal's baby and these neck bones, if you eat them will truly make you feel lazy" a very funny piece. Your write flows smoothly it is excellence..........A.M.
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Afolabi Muideen
Date: 8/6/2015 5:10:00 AM
I like to read funny stuff because at times when am not in a good mood and I remembered, it help me stand firm. Lol!!!!!!.........A.M.
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Yolanda Scott
Date: 8/6/2015 12:38:00 AM
I'm so glad it made you laugh. It just has to be funny it's neck bones!!! but darn good eating!!! Thank you so much.
Date: 8/5/2015 9:50:00 PM
My dad used to cook this for us in England..it was cheap and very tasty and sensational with dumplings!....great write Yolanda....Peter
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Yolanda Scott
Date: 8/5/2015 10:52:00 PM
Thank you so much Peter. I cooked a pot a few days ago. The most beautiful aroma, I wish I could bottle it!! Lol

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