Soul Food Restaurants - 3 Most Frequently Asked Questions

Soul food restaurants have a reputation of good food and plenty of it for a reasonable price. Of course the in my opinion the top soul food restaurants still live in the south. But as the competition gets hotter more upstarts are making a name for themselves in many northern, eastern and western locations. These new upstarts bring a new twist and a fresh angle to traditional southern cuisine never seen before. This has caused many questions in people minds who watch changes slowly take place in the industry.  I often get questions on the new trend of soul food eating establishments spreading across the country, I'll share them here with you.

1. Is old school soul food restaurants fading away?

Yes and no. If you're talking about the eatery that refuses to change in the way of ingredients they use such as lard or other animal fats. Or subject their customers to bad service and less than desirable cleaning practices, yes. That establishment is working on borrowed time. But the business that continues to look for healthier ways to cook their dishes while preserving the down-home taste of it's recipes as much as possible is here to stay.

2. What's up with the healthy trend?

This has been the edge that carried the tasty southern cuisine back. Long saddled with the reputation of being unhealthy because of the large amount of animal fat, salt and butter, soul has turned healthier leaf on life. Restaurants continue to turn to healthier ingredients, cooking methods and  seasoning techniques to offer a healthier end product to the customer.

3. What's the best way to choose a good soul food restaurant?

You can go by many ways. For example, time in business,  convenient location,  price. But the best way that has stood the test of time is word-of-mouth. A good place to eat will always leave clues. If it's real good people will talk ... If it's real bad people will talk.

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Where's the Beef? - It's in the Recipe For Wendy's Hamburgers - So What's the Secret?

The real question in everyone's mind isn't "where's the beef?"; it's what is the recipe for Wendy's hamburgers? Well, until recently, I could tell you the answer to "where's the beef," and I could tell you that if you make a square burger that you "don't believe in cutting corners," and I could probably tell you every theory on why Wendy's burgers are square. What I couldn't tell you was the recipe for the delicious burgers.

Wendy's burgers have long been a favorite in my family. I ate one for the first time, because my sons wanted to try the square burger. They were saying, "oh boy, this is cool looking;" and I was saying, "boy, does this taste good." Of course, I immediately wanted the ingredients. I had three young boys who were about ready to go threw a growth spirt, so I needed to make affordable meals that they liked at home, more now then ever. I knew I could manage to make a cool looking, square burger, but I wanted it to taste just as good, too.

Need I say, it became a tradition to go to Wendy's, but I never got my hands on that recipe. My sons are now engaged to be married, so I figure grandchildren are next. This little revelation gave me cause to think back to those days when that unique burger from a favorite fast food restaurant could make the day special. That's when I decided it was time to search for the recipe on the internet to see if it could be found. After all, I could still make them for my growing family. Amazingly enough, after all these years, I found the recipe for Wendy's hamburgers, and countless other recipes I never thought I could find, all in one recipe book. One book - hundreds of sought after recipes.

The best part of finding this recipe book is still to come, because as days pass, should some of these famous, wonderful, recipes be lost over time, my family will always have access to them and their flavorful memories.

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Low-Carb Recipes: Homemade Chicken Soup | Submitted By: Jill

1 (3 pound) whole chicken4 carrots, halved4 stalks celery, halved1 large onion, halvedwater to coversalt and pepper to taste1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules (optional)Put the chicken, carrots, celery and onion in a large soup pot and cover with cold water. Heat and simmer, uncovered, until the chicken meat falls off of the bones (skim off foam every so often). Take everything out of the pot. Strain the broth. Pick the meat off of the bones and chop the carrots, celery and onion. Season the broth with salt, pepper and chicken bouillon to taste, if desired. Return the chicken, carrots, celery and onion to the pot, stir together, and serve. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 152 | Total Fat: 8.9g | Cholesterol: 37mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2005 by Marian    Absolutely wonderful recipe! I used about 2 1/2 lbs. of cut up chicken and used 4 packets of Goya Chicken Bouillon and I think that probably was the secret to seasoning this soup. I used baby carrots and put two whole (scrubbed with the peel on) potatoes in the bottom of the pot with chicken. I followed the instructions and let it cook, took the chicken off the bone and returned everything to the pot after I cut up the veggies. I then added some frozen vegetable soup cut veggies (celery, peas, onion, potatoes, okra, etc.) and ditalini pasta. My son has a cold and this soup really hit the spot with him, even in 110 degree weather! I really recommend this soup recipe! I put half in individual containers in our freezer and my son, who wants soup every day, will be set for at least a few days! Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
416 users found this review helpful Absolutely wonderful recipe! I used about 2 1/2 lbs. of cut up chicken and used 4 packets of... This recipe is very tasty though it is also very basic - which is perfect for the beginner chef. Once you begin to "doctor" your own recipes, you will see that the more flavors you add to chicken broth, the better. For example, why stop with carrots and celery? In addition to these things, I add a potato, tomato, fresh basil, fresh parsley, red peper, onion, etc... Make sure to be generous with the salt as stock can be quite bland unless seasoned appropriately. I even use a couple of bay leaves and a couple of peppercorns during the cooking process. Bring the liquid to a boil, then turn the heat down and simmer. I use a lid on my soup to keep evaporation to a minimim, though I "vent" the lid with a wooden spoon during cooking (kind of props up the lid) so that it isn't completely sealed shut... Add water 1/2 way through cooking if necessary. Boullion is OK, but not necessary if you have the appropriate blend of chicken, veggies and herbs. Serve with rice or your noodle of choice. Never cook noodles in the broth - always in a separate pot because the starch will ruin your soup. The more you times you make this recipe, the more you will enjoy it - as it is definitely a process of trial and error. ENJOY! Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
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The Joy of Fast Food Restaurant Recipes

Love it or hate it, fast food is embedded in American dining culture. Fast food restaurants cater to our modern need for convenience, cheapness and a "no surprises" experience.

While it is fashionable to sneer at them, if pressed many of us would confess to really liking at least some of the menu items offered by the major chain fast-food restaurants. Most kids love those places, as you probably know if you have youngsters. Children wield a lot of influence with parents looking for a place to eat that will satisfy everyone in the family; hence the great effort on the part of fast food restaurants to market special meals and toys to the younger set.

The fact that half of the food ordered at fast food places now takes place via the drive-up window should tell you all you need to know about the success of this type of restaurant. We Americans practically live in our cars, so if we're eating a large part of our meals behind the wheel, you know this is one marriage (cars + food) that really will be "'til death do us part."

If you're one of those who resorts to this type of fare only grudgingly, or because the kids are bugging you for it, you might be surprised to learn that there are fast-food aficiandos among us who positively love fast food. Usually, they have one particular fast food chain that they adore, and one or two specific menu items that they crave several times a week.

If you happen to be one of these fast-food conoisseurs--or you know someone who is--the good news is that it's easy to obtain the recipe for that "gotta-have-it" menu item. You can then make the favored dish at home, saving you at least a few trips to the drive-through. (Of course, you'll miss out on having the burger or burrito or whatever come nicely enveloped in the restaurant's logo-printed wrapping paper, but you can't have everything.)

Recipes for many of the world's favorite fast-food items can be found by doing a web search for them. Or, you can purchase one of the books of "secret" restaurant recipes available in most of the big bookstores. Conveniently downloadable ebooks, filled with such recipes, are also readily to be found.

One tip: As the name implies, fast food tends to be eaten on the run. But if you decide to make your favorite fast-food meal at home, try slowing down and enjoying it at a more leisurely pace. "Slow fast food" -- now there's a concept.

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The average American family eats out 3 or more times each week. Considering the amount of money it costs for a decent meal these days, this can easily translate into hundreds of dollars spent on food each month at the bare minimum!

Of course, there's nothing wrong with spending money on top-class, mouth watering food which gets everyone salivating and craving for more... And, we all love to eat out occasionally, but what if you could:

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· Save Money - Just imagine the sheer amount of cash you will be able to save just by cooking these dishes yourself at home. If you just prepare these meals once per week, you will save well over $180 each month at the bare minimum. Not to mention the satisfaction you'll get when people find out you made these famous dishes from your own kitchen.

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Sugar-Free Recipes: Steamed Lobster Tails | Submitted By: Nancy

1 tablespoon sea salt4 (6 ounce) lobster tails1/2 cup butter, meltedPour about 1 inch of water in the bottom of a large pot and bring to a boil. Add the salt and place a steamer insert inside the pot so that it is just above the water level. Put the lobster tails on the rack and cover the pot. Cover and steam for 8 minutes. And don't peek! Serve with melted butter. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 356 | Total Fat: 24.5g | Cholesterol: 223mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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Low-Sodium Recipes: Caesar Salad Croutons | Submitted By: Ronald Stirling

1/2 bulb garlic, peeled1 cup extra virgin olive oil3/4 (1 pound) loaf sourdough bread, cubed1 cup gheeCombine garlic and oil in a small saucepan. Simmer until cloves are a light gold color, about 15 minutes. Pour oil through a fine sieve, squeeze all juice from cloves, and then discard the solids. Set garlic oil aside. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet. Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake, turning bread cubes periodically, until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. In a large, non-stick skillet, melt 1/3 cup ghee with 1/3 cup garlic oil over medium heat. Cook toasted bread cubes in batches until light to medium golden brown, turning frequently. Add more ghee and garlic oil as needed. Turn out into basket lined with paper towels, and drain for about 20 minutes. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 398 | Total Fat: 36.5g | Cholesterol: 44mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 12

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Calories: 398

Total Fat: 36.5gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 171mgTotal Carbs: 15.3g    Dietary Fiber: 0.9gProtein: 2.7g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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Healthy Side Dish Recipes: Avocado Side Dish | Submitted By: sal

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti1 avocado - pitted, peeled, and cubed1 tablespoon lime juice1 (15 ounce) can vegetarian chili1/3 cup sliced green onion2 large tomatoes, diced1 teaspoon minced garlic1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantroBring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. In a small bowl combine avocado and lime juice. In a separate bowl combine chili, green onion, tomatoes, garlic and cilantro. Serve pasta topped with chili mixture and avocado. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 210 | Total Fat: 5.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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Soul Food Dinner Ideas For the Busy Woman

Soul food dinner ideas comes in handy especially if your boss ask you to work overtime, you have to pick you daughter up from soccer practice and the freeway traffic is packed. By the time you get home you want a fast, convenient and healthy way to give your family a balanced meal. Here's some simple ideas to give your family a tasty home cooked meal if you're busy.

1. Look For Soul Food Recipes Online.

You can get many soul food recipe ideas online with the click of a mouse. As the demand for more convenient ways to prepare meals grows,you'll find more websites working to meet this demand. Trust me, the resourceful homemakers of today are using this tool like you wouldn't believe. Many southern dishes can be time consuming if you don't know the short-cuts to take.

2. Take Advantage of Video Recipes.

Video recipes are the new kid on the block. When it comes to seeing how the many soul food dishes come together, there's nothing like watching an expert do it. Video recipes continue to grow because of their effectiveness. It's much easier to watch a recipe being prepared than to read it. It's a simple case of show and tell. For example, you can get a clearer picture of how to clean and cook collard greens or make a southern peach cobbler by watching an expert prepare. Comparing a video recipe to merely reading the recipe and it's like night and day, especially if the recipe is complicated. Look for the video recipe site to grow by leaps and bounds in the coming year.

3. Cook on The Weekend or Off Days and Freeze.

This is a favorite solution to the busy housewife who has little or no time to spend in the kitchen on workdays. Taking part of your off day to cook for the week and freeze will give you the convenience of having a nutritious home cooked meal during the week.

4. Let Your Fingers Do The Soul Food Cooking.

This is another version of step 3 above. The only difference is instead of you spending an off day cooking nutritious meals and freezing them, you hire others to do it. Many restaurants are offering this service as well as supermarkets and other specialty caterers. Check your local phone directory or search engine for details.

5. Let Your Family Help.

One of the most under-utilized resources in helping you get soul food dinner ideas is your family. After you set down the basic rules (no pizza, chicken fingers or candy) your family can be a rich source of dinner ideas. You can even get them more involved by letting them help you in the kitchen. Make it fun and adventurous. Make your kitchen a place you bond with your children, they can not only help you create fond memories, they can be a source of help as well.

By taking the time to use these powerful soul food dinner ideas your meals will be more convenient, nutritious and satisfying as well.

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Sugar Substitute Recipes: Janie's Amazing Smoothie | Submitted By: Janie

1 zucchini, cubed5 ice cubes1 cup orange juice2 tablespoons granular sucrolose sweetener (such as Splenda®)3/4 teaspoon vanilla extractPlace the zucchini, ice cubes, orange juice, sweetener, and vanilla extract into a blender. Cover, and blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 77 | Total Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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Diabetic Recipes: Quinoa Turkey Stuffing | Submitted By: ISADORE

1 cup quinoa, rinsed2 cups water1 onion, chopped1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced2 apples - peeled, cored, and chopped1/4 cup pine nuts1/3 cup raisins2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2 teaspoons poultry seasoningPlace the quinoa and water in a large, microwave-safe bowl; cover. Cook on HIGH for 20 minutes. Stir the onion, mushrooms, apples, pine nuts, raisins, garlic, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning in with the quinoa. Pack lightly into uncooked turkey. Roast turkey as directed. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 164 | Total Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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Super Foods: Tri-Pepper Salad | Submitted By: Janet

1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces1/2 orange bell pepper, julienned1/2 red bell pepper, julienned1/2 yellow bell pepper, julienned1/4 ounce Parmesan cheese, thinly sliced1/4 cup raspberry vinaigrette salad dressingIn a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, orange pepper, red pepper, yellow pepper and cheese. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 35 | Total Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: < 1mg

Because this called for raspberry vinaigrette, not balsamic vinaigrette, that's what I used. In fact, rather than using a bottled vinaigrette, I made "Raspberry Vinaigrette," using fresh raspberries, submitted by Dorothy Smith. The salad on it's face is merely lettuce and peppers, not really a recipe. Mediocre bordering boring, but a good way to use up mixed peppers. Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
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Low Glycemic Impact Recipes: Best Apple Salad | Submitted By: GYMNAST9888

2 medium sweet apples, cored and cubed1 green bell pepper, diced1/4 cup chopped red onion1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons Dijon mustardground black pepper to tasteIn a medium bowl, combine the apples, bell pepper, red onion and kidney beans. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, mustard and pepper. Pour over the salad, and stir gently to coat. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 157 | Total Fat: 0.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The Unique Taste in Indian Food

Around the world, every person had a special thoughts regarding Indian food. This India food is so much interesting and sophisticated food in world wide. If you are very much savvy about food, then the Indian food is right choice for your. The flavor in India food is passionate and the spices are so rich. If you come from western part of globe or eastern part of the globe, no matter all kind of people are so much interested in India cuisine.

The India restaurants around the world are providing the delicious food recipes and tasting the world. If you want to prepare these foods, you must have all the local spices from the subcontinent. Some people around the Indian country are ordering their recipes from restaurants rather than making. Some times it is good, because preparing these recipes are hectic work to do. Especially preparing the ingredients for goof is quite a rough to do.

However, the truth is preparing Indian recipes are so easy when you compare with other countries recipes. For preparing Indian food you need not be an expert in recipes or big hardcore fan. The Indian spices will create your delicious food what you expected. You can find an alternate method for Indian passion of cooking every time.

In Indian cooking you will observe that basic ingredients are essential to prepare recipes, please make sure that you have all the basic ingredients with you while preparing this food. Red Onions are one of basic ingredients in Indian recipes. This ingredient will create exotic taste you food. And Ginger, Garlic and Green chilies are other basic ingredients. If you are interested about taste, you need to add some coriander leaves to the food. These important ingredients will give an enormous taste to the Indian recipes.

The main ingredient, red chili powder, is used as the strongest spice in preparations. And in some area around the country are using various spices like coriander seeds, cardamom and cumin seeds black pepper to add taste to the flavor.

Preparing the Indian food in your home is not a hectic issue, if you have these ingredients with you. You can plant these trees around you home.

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You Can Make Top Secret Recipes Easily

You can make top secret restaurant recipes easily too just as long as you don't violate a few simple rules. Number one is you must follow the instructions to the letter. If you wonder why the recipes have not been so easily available is because they want to protect the profits that the restaurants have been able to achieve by being the only place where you were able to get that dish from. By simply using the proven road map that has been made for you (the recipe) success is almost certain you will be able to replicate any great tasting dish.

When cooking, famous restaurant recipes definitely shows you the main value associated with acquiring superior ingredients, you must buy from a supermarket that is of excellent standard with freshness as number one standard. If you want the best results the you must follow this as your golden rule "Only Quality Ingredients. Top secret recipes from popular restaurants are now being highly sought after by many people who love the great food but want to save money. It is not as hard as you may think to prepare your favorites at home.

Famous restaurant recipes secrets are available to you, you just need to know where to go and grab them for yourself. You will then be able to make all of your favorite cuisine at the very place you know and love the most, your own kitchen. Well-known restaurant dishes that you make yourself will be the rave amongst your family and friends when the taste meal after meal that you are able to replicate of famous secret recipes. They are all found in this cookbook with very simple and easy to follow well laid out instructions to make each recipe you make a success.

Time consuming meal preparations need not concern you, and you don't have to feel like it is a chore to learn how to cook with the confidence that every meal will turn out great. The burden becomes removed once you have in your possession top quality proven recipes, no more boring meals. Now you will be able to add a wide variety of delicious meals that your family will love.. The family will come home looking for dinner with excitement to see what you have in store for them next. Another of the great benefits of cooking at home is you can control how healthy the meals are by using low fat recipes. Simply remain certain of the fact that you will discover the delectable dishes you want and are entitled to.

Dining out is a great joy to many because of the social aspect. However there is a lot to be said about the comforts of being at home and enjoying great company of friends and family not to mention the delicious food, prepared the very same way you are use to while being at your favorite restaurant each and every time.

Enjoying great food while staying within your budget hasn't been this easy before. It will be simple to create great tasting meals that everyone will love when you have these long time closely guarded secrets in your hands that will save you thousands of dollars every year from here on.

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Healthy Breakfast Recipes: Super Duper Oatmeal | Submitted By: Cassandra

1 cup milk1/2 cup water3/4 cup oats1/2 cup blueberries1/2 cup applesauce2 tablespoons wheat germ2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 teaspoons sugarBring the milk and water to a boil in a pot. Mix in the oats, and reduce heat to medium. Stir in blueberries, applesauce, wheat germ, cinnamon, and sugar. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until oats are tender. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 270 | Total Fat: 5.3g | Cholesterol: 10mg

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Healthy Side Dish Recipes: Whipped Sweet Potato Casserole | Submitted By: Bea

2 pounds sweet potato, peeled and cubed2 tablespoons orange juice3/4 cup brown sugar1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 tablespoons butter, cubed1 cup miniature marshmallowsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large saucepan cook sweet potatoes in salted water over medium-high heat for about 20 minutes, or until done. Drain, and add orange juice, brown sugar, nutmeg and butter. Whip until smooth. Spread into a medium size casserole dish and top with marshmallows. Bake in preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until marshmallows are golden brown. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 296 | Total Fat: 4.9g | Cholesterol: 12mg

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Low-Carb Recipes: Emily's Famous Onion Dip | Submitted By: Emily B.

2 tablespoons butter1 small onion, finely chopped2 cups plain yogurt1/2 teaspoon white vinegarsalt and pepper to tasteMelt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onions in butter until tender and lightly browned. Transfer onions to a serving bowl, and stir in yogurt and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to blend flavors. This tastes even better if it sits overnight. The onion flavor gets stronger. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 34 | Total Fat: 1.9g | Cholesterol: 6mg

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Low-Cholesterol Recipes: Dad's Divinity | Submitted By: Carla

3 cups white sugar3/4 cup light corn syrup1 cup water2 egg whites, stiffly beatenCook syrup, sugar, and water to soft ball stage (a small amount dropped into cold water forms a soft ball). Pour half of this mixture over stiffly beaten egg whites. Stir. Cook remaining sugar mixture to brittle stage (a small amount dropped into cold water turns immediately brittle). Add to previous mixture and beat until candy will hold its shape. Beat again by hand to re-aerate it. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Allow to harden as it cools. Store in refrigerator with waxed paper between layers. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 508 | Total Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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Soul Food Recipes News Update - President Obama Boosts Soul Food Recipes' Popularity

Soul food recipes is becoming popular again thanks to President Obama. Not only has an African American made history by coming to the White House, but soul food cooking has too. It's a fact, President Barack Obama loves his sweet potatoes pie. Another Presidential favorite is southern peach cobbler. Reporters have consistently spotted the President purchasing peach cobbler to-go, from various restaurants. On various occasions he's talked about his love for peach cobbler during news interviews.

This popular southern cuisine has made reached a culinary milestone back in 2009 as the White House hosted the first soul food brunch in American history. Such menus items as Grits, Fried Chicken, Barbecue Ribs, Collard Greens, Black Eyed Peas, Macaroni and Cheese, Potato Salad, Candied Yams, Peach Cobbler and other popular southern dishes were served.

On the Presidential campaign trail scores of women offered to make Presidential candidate Barack Obama pie! Causing the President to remind them not to just make them any pie, but they must make him sweet potato pie! The President makes no apologies for his love of this tasty southern cuisine. With the pressures of the Office, he sees this southern comfort food as a once-in-a-while treat to his taste buds.

Because of his love of southern cooking, the President is responsible for putting a huge list of restaurants on the map. Many have become overnight sensations because of a Presidential visit or even a casual mention.

The President is rumored to have a list of soul food restaurants on hand whenever he's away from the White house on Presidential business. It's now an exciting guessing game for restaurants in the vicinity of Presidential visits to guess where he'll eat lunch or pop in for an order to go.

And of course the First Lady Michelle Obama has won rave reviews and applause for her history making White House garden. The popular garden known around the world, includes an assortment of popular vegetables including collard greens, a soul food menu favorite. Sweet potatoes have also been a favorite vegetable planted in the garden, they're used for soul food favorites like sweet potato pie, candied yams and sweet potato soup to name a few.

Yes, thanks to President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama, the soul food industry has received a welcome boost in popularity. Restaurants, websites, recipe books and even television cooking shows are starting to blossom. No doubt as a result of the spotlight shined by the President and First lady this popular southern cuisine will continue to expand into new markets.

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