Wedding Extravaganza

My parents drove down this weekend for a wedding of some very close friends of ours. My dad’s college roommate’s daughter got married Sunday evening. I think this is mine and Beau’s fifth wedding since March, including our own. WOW! We had a great time with the ceremony being performed outside, overlooking a lake and then food and dancing indoors. Lots of fun!

 

I had a great conversation with the bride’s grandfather. He and his wife, Mimi (she’s in one of the photos) came to mine and Beau’s wedding. The grandfather (named Twin) was hugging me and telling me he had a great time at my wedding. Then he looks to Beau and asks, “Was he there?” Yes Twin, Beau was there. J I guess Twin had too much fun to remember.

 

“Too Much Fun” Jalapeno Goat Cheese Hushpuppies

 

1 c yellow cornmeal

1 ½ T flour

1 ½ T sugar

¾ tsp kosher salt

½ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

½ c buttermilk

2 T beaten egg

1 ½ T chopped seed jalapeno

4 oz coarsely crumbled soft fresh goat cheese

Canola or vegetable oil, for frying

 

Whisk first 6 ingredients togeher in medium bowl. Whisk together buttermilk, egg and jalapeno. Stir buttermilk mixture and cheese into dry mixture.

 

Add enough oil to a deep, medium saucepan to make it 1 ½ inches. Attach deepfryer thermometer to pan; heat oil to 320 or 330 over medium heat. Working in batches of 4-5, drop batter by T into oil. Cook until golden, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, trasnfer hushpuppies to paper towels.