A Turkey Club By Any Other Name

Occasionally, my mind drifts back to the days in my hometown of Bremen, where I used to enjoy a fantastic sub. Long before Subway or Jersey Mikes even crossed the minds of West Georgia residents, there stood a quaint burger joint just beyond Thrifttown and this side of old man Kelsey's Creek. This little gem was renowned for serving the finest burgers, chili dogs, and shakes in town.

However, sometime in the eighties, they dismantled that beloved spot and erected a Hardee's in its place. Surprisingly, this Hardee's became the unexpected home to the most exceptional turkey club sub-sandwich. Featuring turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo nestled within a multigrain sub-roll, it was a "tasty" delight that surpassed any other fast-food sandwich, a distinction that holds true even today.

Regrettably, the mystery lies in their decision to remove this delectable creation from their menu. Why such a scrumptious and beloved sandwich was taken away remains unanswered, leaving those who cherished its flavors to ponder the curious choice made by Hardee's.

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12 Fast Food Sandwiches You Will Never Eat Again, https://www.metv.com/lists/12-fast-food-sandwiches-you-will-never-eat-again

Ginger Jalapeno Wing Sauce

Ginger Jalapeno Wing Sauce

Great wing sauce or cooking sauce. I created this sauce one evening when I realized I was out of hot sauce for my hot wings.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces - ginger ale or ginger beer
• 1/4 cup - Italian dressing
• 1 tsp - Tony Chachere's Salt-Free Seasoning
• 1 tsp - garlic powder
• 1 tbsp - soy sauce
• 2 tbsp - Balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 stick butter (Optional)
• Several Jalapeno slices to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Mix all ingredients in a saucepan.

2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

3. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened to your liking.

Coat fried, roasted, or grilled wings with sauce. As an alternative preparation add raw wings at step 2 and cook until the sauce is thick and the chicken is done.

Note: All Poultry (breasts, whole bird, legs, thighs, wings, ground poultry, giblets, etc.) should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165 °F (73.9 °C).

Yosimity's - The Little Sandwich Shop on the Corner!

Recreation of the Original Yosimity's restaurant logo (circa 1992) (left) and my updated design (2023).

What was a restaurant in a small town in the 90s, gave me the name for my new food blog. It was the best of times and the worst of times! It was a venture between my Aunt and me and some financial backing from one of my friends that allowed us to bring some great food to this little Georgia town. It started out as a sub-sandwich shop called the Bowdon Cafe, then morphed into Yosimity's (one of my nicknames) a fried chicken, hot wings, and ice cream joint before coming to its demise after a "war" with a local diner and my knee injury.

We had some great times, but it also wasn't a good time for me with getting a business off the ground, as well as deal with the loss of the woman I loved. I didn't show my best, did some things I had to apologize for, and almost lost the respect of my family. But I got through and they forgave me, but the business did not.

Anywho, fast forward twenty-something years later and I'm doing a food blog. With the Yosimity's food blog, I hope to bring you a few of my old recipes, some new ideas, and food news from the internet.

So join me in my continuing journey of food!

-Yosimity