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Southern Hospitality

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______________________________________________________________________ Southern hospitality is an age-old institution known around the globe. While the phrase is often used to refer to various values, southern hospitality can be defined in several ways. From being overly polite to making everyone feel welcome to serving massive plates of Southern comfort food, what makes southern hospitality so unique and special?   Unmatched Kindness   The old saying goes, "There's no such thing as a stranger to us, just a new friend we haven't met yet!"   Southerners are known for treating complete strangers as one of their own. Southern hospitality means holding a door open, picking up something someone else dropped, or helping someone find their way to their desired destination. Southern kindness takes little time and doesn't cost much, if anything, but it leaves a long-lasting impression on those touched by it. Irresistible Charm   When it comes to Southern h...

At Home Food & Drink Pairings

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In this unique era of social distancing and sheltering in place due to COVID-19, you might be tempted to grab a frozen pizza and a six-pack of beer and call it a meal.  Since you’ll be in your home for a while, why not make it a dining experience? While it’s common to pair proteins with wine, it’s surprisingly easy to pair liquors with proteins. Try one of these liquor pairings with some Wishbone Scratch Kitchen staples.   Beef & Whiskey Steak and aged beef have deep and rich flavors, and thus needs a liquor with similar qualities. Whiskey, with its smoky flavor, is the perfect companion. If you prefer wine, a robust and heavier red like Cabernet Sauvignon will do the trick. Lighter and crisper beverages will be overpowered by a rich, hearty cut of meat. (Suggestions: Hamburger Steak, Petite Filet or Ribeye Grill & Smear, Steak Fingers) Chicken & Brandy The salt and spice of southern fried chicken go nicely with a sweet, slightly spicy liqu...