Today's truth and beauty moment is a tribute to W. I could never have imagined the flavour combination I was privileged to savour this evening. W not only imagined it, but did a test run on it this afternoon and a meal fit for kings tonight. [They'd have to be kings that appreciate deep fried crispy bits and the nuanced but fiery influences of peppers, but I'd dare say such an appreciation should be a prerequisite for royalty.]
When W greeted me at the door with the announcement that we'd be having fried chicken and waffles for supper, I was a little baffled. Only W could pull this one off. Now W's deep fried chicken is amazing-- injected as it is with spices and buttermilk, with the thickest, crispiest, crustiest coating I've ever bitten into. But with a waffle accompaniment? Well. Not just any waffles. (My mouth is watering as I recall the experience now.) These were cornmeal cheddar chipotle waffles and if you want to make the crispiest, most flavourful savoury waffle possible, beg him for the recipe (which he, of course, made up this afternoon). Top this delicacy with hot maple syrup that's been infused with fresh jalapeño and brace yourself for waffle ecstasy. Too good to be true, too hard to adequately describe.
Mmmmmmmmm. Thanks, W. You're the best.
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Sandra, I enjoyed "catching up" via your blog just now. Glad you are still cooking, eating, dancing, teaching, and snapping your way to truth & beauty. I'm sure W told you that chicken & waffles is an age-old traditional soul food dish? Harlem is probably the best place to get it, but we see it a lot down here, too! This version sounds amazing, and I am going to try it. I am remembering that you shared W's food blog with me long ago. Apparently I didn't bookmark it. Do you think he would mind you passing it on again? Love,
Kristin
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