In the case of Tupelo Honey, it’s lip smacking, belly busting, eyes rolling back in your head good. This Southern restaurant is an Asheville mainstay for a reason. They have out of this world staples–biscuits, fried green tomatoes, and meatloaf–right alongside quirky innovations.
I mean, where else can you get an Appalachian egg roll?
At $228 for the base package, this club is a bit of splurge, but you might look at it this way. Unlike a day spa or a fancy hotel, this splurge isn’t a one shot deal. It turns your entire year into one big pimento party.
And if FedEx Ground is not fast enough for ya, you can make your own batch of pimento cheese right now. Here’s the recipe from Tupelo Honey’s cookbook.
Enjoy!
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Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup finely diced roasted red bell pepper
Tortilla chips for serving
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, stone-ground mustard, mustard powder, salt, pepper, parsley, and red bell pepper in a large bowl. Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes or until heated through. Serve with tortilla chips.
My brother took us to Tupelo Honey when he was living in Asheville. It was marvellous. And after eating it, I finally understood the true meaning of Van Morrison’s “…you’re as sweet as Tupelo honey”
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