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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Happy Tasty Tuesday: Best BBQ in NC

  

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus

There is a friendly rival between 

**Southern NC BBQ, Eastern NC and Western NC on the 

best BBQ.  (see below)

We are 200%  Team Eastern Pork BBQ.


Our favorite BBQ in Raleigh is Clyde Cooper's
Established in 1938 in downtown Raleigh.
Recently their location in Raleigh was purchased for 'new and improved development'
Happy to say Clyde Cooper's found a new and funky location just a 
few miles from us.  
They bought a gas station on a very busy corner..
outside dining where the gas pumps were located 

and OMDs OMCs they are thriving and surviving.  
I love  this sign

Bryan often orders the pulled pork BBQ platter with slaw, pulled pork BBQ,
hush puppies** and pork skin 

I like a pulled pork BBQ sandwich, hush puppies and French fries.


When you are seated, you receive a token with the name of your server
Recently ours was Keko


Here are a few fun photos from inside and some pictures of their history








In case you aren't familiar with the term SOIEEE
it is a term used by hog farmers to call the hogs and THEY come. 

*This hush puppies recipe is perfectly savory and full of Southern charm. Ready to eat in no time, these fried dough balls are easy to make and will have everyone reaching for seconds. Hush puppies are tiny bites of savory goodness featuring ingredients like cornmeal, onion and jalapeno. A fan-favorite for parties or served along with your favorite Southern-inspired meal, this is a recipe you shouldn’t be hush-hush about. For a balanced Louisiana meal, pair this hush puppies recipe with a Spicy Shrimp Po’Boy, Shrimp and Grits or a Catfish Fry. Photo Credit: Buzzfeed Tasty

**There are three BBQ sauces specific to the Carolinas:

  • Eastern North Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce: Traditional vinegar sauce contains no tomato products and instead uses a tart combination of vinegar, hot sauce, and spices. It is much thinner in consistency than ‘traditional’ BBQ sauce and tangy and spicy in taste.
  • South Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce: Known as ‘Carolina Gold,’ this sauce contains a mixture of yellow mustard and vinegar as well as seasonings. It is rich, tangy, and zingy in flavor.
  • Western North Carolina BBQ Sauce: Also known as Lexington-style or Piedmont, this sauce is vinegar-based and seasoned with ketchup, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and spices. It is slightly sweeter in taste and pairs well with pork shoulder.

Monday, October 5, 2026

Awww Monday with Rocky and Precious

Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus 

Thank you

  


Dear Auntie HiC, 


I’m sure Ms. Lynn doesn’t want to hear this, but Precious is quite the “ Wild Thing!” 😹 


Yes, she makes everything “Groovy!”



❤️ Rocky 

Dearest Rocky Auntie HiC is 10000% sure Precious reserves that most
alluring glance just for you.

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Sunday Selfies

A jigsaw puzzle recently finished by my daughter and son in law.
Look at all those happy selfies.


 

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Saturday Symmetry

From one of the YouTube music videos we like


 

Friday, October 2, 2026

Nature and Feline Friday with Rocky

  Nature Friday host LLB Gang  

We had our native Red Bud pruned in the spring
OMDs. Nieces Rosy and Sunny
Look at the most beautiful heart shaped leaves that grew.
Normallyl Red bud leaves are heart shaped but  just dark green...as you can see from the smaller green leaves hiding under the big ones and above on the trunk.




Click here Hostess Miss Mimi

Dear Auntie HiC,

How cool is this?!? 🙀






Here Kitty, Kitty, Kitty! 😹

❤️ Rocky