Remembering a fine cut of pork at Homecomings past, and stews today

Posted: Saturday, January 27, 2018 12:00 am

Remembering a fine cut of pork at Homecomings past, and stews today By Amelia Adams WaltonTribune.com | 0 comments

I always loved Homecomings at Pleasant Valley Methodist Church; they came in summer’s heat, but we of an age did not mind paper fans, overhead swirlings and sleeveless dresses. Because my Pa Jim sang in the choir, the anthem was my favorite part of the service. I could watch him just sit and be happy so when his bass was featured, I strained to hear his voice.

Afterward, we adjourned to a shed just for that purpose: a groaning board of succulent dishes prepared by expert hands. Mama Susie made glazed apples and her famous sweet potato pie. Idell Thomas’s cakes were the first to go. Tea was served from dippers at the back of the premises.

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