Ridiculicious!!!!

Welcome to the South...where we shut down when the threat of wintry weather comes our way.  And while I am being serious, you DO detect a twinge of sarcasm in my words. 

Why??

Because, I grew up in northeast Ohio, where we had lake effect snow for 6 months out of the year. I walked to school in snow (with bread bags on my feet because I hated boots, but that's a story for another time.  Contact my mother, she's HAPPY to tell it as often as possible...haha). I had to wait 6 months after my 16th birthday to get my driver's license so I could "experience all kinds of weather."  I have a 4 wheel drive option on my vehicle. I've got this. 

So when this state closes down over a few inches, it makes me giggle.  HOWEVER, I have lived here long enough to know that we have 8 snow plows for the entire city in which I live. These plows spread sand, not salt, which helps very little in the battle of ice. The power goes out in the blink of an eye when ice starts covering wires. And people here start running into each other when the weatherman says there is a chance of rain, let alone sleet, snow, and ice. 

So, when the roads cleared enough to get out today, I did. I traveled to the grocery store to get bacon...something that one should NEVER be without. 

$99 later, I left. The good news is, I remembered the bacon. 

I wanted to try a recipe for short ribs. Keeping it Paleo, I googled and came across this recipe from NomNomPaleo. I was only able to find boneless short ribs and, though I thought I had some at home, had no fish sauce, so I left that out. Otherwise, I followed the recipe and was PLEASANTLY surprised.  The meat takes on an AMAZINGLY subtle flavor and is quite tender. I cooked a large pot of collard greens to accompany, and garnished with cilantro. 

Here is where I admit that yes, I licked the bowl. (No, really!!)  It is absolutely RIDICULICIOUS!!!

I cannot wait to eat leftovers tomorrow!  In fact, I may even do so for breakfast! (And you think I'm kidding...)