New Orleans Roadtrip
I have always loved road trips. Something about touching 5 states in a small amount of time - whether by car or motobike has always thrilled me. In the car, it is the challenge of filling 14 hours with conversation and finding the best pie. Motobike gave me temperature changes and the ultimate test of how long my ass could hold out.
M and I decided to roadtrip down to NOLA for K and E's wedding. I loved the idea - M made faces about 14 hours in the car. We started out late on Wednesday after a lovely breakfast at Southport Grocery. A bit frustrating for me as they did not have my beloved peppadews. I believe I asked if they indeed had them, received an affirmative and then received a salad without them. M thought my frustration was very amusing.
We went straight to Memphis and arrived in time for dinner. As is totally uncharacteristic for me, I had forgotten all my research and we had no clue as to dinner locations. We did know we wanted BBQ - hey its Memphis! M did a quick search on the GPS and lo and behold there was Neeley's. Some of you know Neeley's from the Food Network - family does BBQ. So again I was excited. M was exhausted from listening to my mouth run for 7 hours. And you didn't think I talked much... *smirk*
We ordered the combination platter - brisket, pulled pork, and ribs. It also came with the lovely fatty sides - mac and cheese, cole slaw, etc. The brisket was dry - a disappointment after missing Miss N's brisket this holiday season. The pulled pork was yummy and the ribs were also good. A bit disappointing for so much hype. M and I both agreed we needed more sauce. Maybe its the northerners in us. I was craving the peach cobbler but felt overstuffed as is. 
