What a lovely surprise we had last Thursday when photographers and journalists from Bon Appetit magazine walked into The Crown! They were in the area for several days doing research for an article on food in the Mississippi Delta and we were thrilled to have them as our guests!
Liz Welch, one of the journalists from New York, had lived and worked as a teacher in Yazoo City in the early 90’s and had eaten with us many times when The Crown was still out in the cotton field! She said she used to drive 65 miles just to eat lunch with us and enjoy our Mississippi Delta Fudge Pie! How nice to be remembered!
The four of them chose several items from the menu to enjoy for their own lunch, including Creole File’ Gumbo, Catfish Allison and Chicken Allison! With little tastes of several other dishes including our new Berry Bar-B-Que Chicken Sandwich! I was in and out of the kitchen for two hours during the photo shoot making sure they had lots of “tastes!” Isn’t that what Taste of Gourmet is all about?
I loved the concept they shot – bowls and plates ready to eat and then almost empty! The photographer said, “A really good meal, well enjoyed, crumbs on the table and all!” The photos he showed me looked great and I can’t wait to see what they actually use in the Bon Appetit article! Working with them was such fun – I love people who love good food!
How fun!! Can't wait to see the pictures too! If you hear which month's edition of Bon Appetit that article will be in, make sure to let us know.
Posted by: Tracey Mizell | September 19, 2007 at 07:17 AM
I miss ya'll and fondly remember eating at the Crown in Town. What an experience! We have to head to the Delta again! Can't wait for the Bon Apetit article. They couldn't have written about a lovlier family!
Posted by: Jeanetta | October 26, 2007 at 07:13 PM