"Dixie isn't just a geographical area...its an entire way of life, state of mind, an emotional attachment that endures wherever one may find oneself"

Well yall, the past two days of the southern menu have been everything and so much more than i dreamed they ever would! Our chef professor actually told me that, and i quote: "i don't know what i would have done without you here". Do you know how good it felt to hear that from someone as esteemed as a chef professor?? Especially Chef Ken! He recognized my passion and knowledge of southern food, so he took my suggestions and directed all questions from classmates to me - all day long i had people running up to me asking for suggestions and to try things, and at the end of the day i actually got a round of applause. That on top of some real southern food - talk about a feel good day! If anything, these past two days told me exactly where my niche is - southern food. People always ask what kind of food i like to cook and as a chef where i want to be, and now i know beyond a shadow of a doubt. Southern food is more than just butter and fried chicken - its love, its comfort, and it runs in my blood. Yes i enjoy Mediterranean cooking, yes i love Moroccan food, but nothing gets me giddy like soul food. Without further delay, pictures of our southern buffet.
To steal one from the Queen herself..."until next time, im sendin yall best love and dishes from my kitchen to yours!"