"MotherCountry" Story Telling, AutoMoVlogging, Birthday Dinner, & BBQ Eating in Alabama

[jackinla8]

I LOVE BBQ, ...if you're ever in Chicago, check out Hecky's in Evanston.

[wba593]

hollywood, alabama (scottsboro)

[ockteby]

Excellent family + history video.

Frank

[Bikermom69]

Squash cassarole sounds so good! Jim listening to your mother's stories is such a treat! Your chitlins must be the equivalent to our Lutefisk; the smell will kill you! LOL! I'm hungry for BBQ now!

[jackinla8]

@Bikermom69 Norsk?

[UnshackledWoman]

Happy Birthday (belated) mother and sister country! I bet ya'll have a lot of good southern food down there too...yuuuuummy. BBQ chicken..CATFISH AHHH I LOVE THAT STUFFS! Cracklin cornbread. Gonna have to try to make that..

[Rhondakhe]

I love it when you vlog with your Mom, she is a hoot! Are you going to share the video where you ask about Tube Granny?

Hugs,

Rhonda

[ladyfriend5]

Jim your mother is very perious . Thank you for letting us ride with you and mother country. Yeah I bet she has lots of storys to tell .

[1DRock37167]

Its always nice to see Mother Country, thanks for sharing Jim!

[randomwritings]

She is a cool lady!

[mysteryglo]

Hello Mother Country! Happy Birthday to you and Sister Country.. I love places like that.. we go to one like it on our way down to the coast. Great BBQ!!

[imperceptibleme]

Jim - your mom is precious. I'd give almost anything to be able to go back and see my mom on film. I bet she has some wonderful stories to tell. Hugs!

[tweetnes]

Can I say this is priceless.

[blueispretty1982]

Your mom is such a sweetheart. :) I just love stories like those!

Emily

[jrt31169]

good God in heaven above, I miss the South. gotta get some money saved up so I can move back.

TVA, one of the worst and greatest things of the South.

Can I join in on this dinner? It looks SUPER fun.

[CountryComesToTown]

Sodpoo described them well. They are usually served with fried fish or fried seafood in my part of the country.

[fehquig]

It's true that you learn something every day... Until this morning I never knew what chitlins are... So now if I ever see it on the menu I know enough to steer clear. That barbecue restaurant looks inviting!

[CountryComesToTown]

Andy I've never eaten them myself and don't plan to. LOL You would have loved that barbecue!

[fehquig]

Maybe someday I'll get to try it... Without the chitlins LOL

[GramsandPapi]

Chitlins are just nasty! Would love to see your mom make a carmel cake! That stuff is to die for! Looks like a lovely birthday celebration! Blessings,Ang

[CountryComesToTown]

I'll have to see if she'll make us a caramel cake next time. It sounds like everyone would like that. Thanks for watching!

[cozzyk]

Thanks for taking us a long on the drive and to lunch. Enjoyed it.

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks for coming along with us. We love to eat. LOL -Jim

[kismet0717]

Bless her heart... gotta love Mother Country. Love to hear her stories. Happy B-day Mother and Sister. ((Big ole squeeze to y'all))

[CountryComesToTown]

Hi Jo Jo. I'll be sure to pass along the birthday wishes!

[buglady58]

what?  mother country uses colorful language? no way! i loved hearing about the TVA taking their house. i want more of that story ;)

[CountryComesToTown]

Gail I'll have to ask her more about TVA. You noticed she said that they took the house. I'm sure they bought the land but they didn't have a choice in the matter.

[2TheLeftOfNoWhere]

Happy birthday to both of them! Aren't you the good son bleeping mom's colorfulness. I would have loved to hear her. Just love to hear her talk about anything. What a great story teller. Thanks Jim.

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Dave. I'll have to see if she'll tell us some more stories one of these days. Thanks for watching!

[sodpoo]

Happy Birthday to our favorite Women of Country! Thank you so much for sharing Mother Country with us! Her stories are truly a treasure. I should really do the same with my Mother. I'm going to plan on that before the Holidays. Mother C mentioning that very place being where she grew up, gave me the idea of taking my Mom back to her hometown and doing a video cruise. Getting the story at the actual locations on film? Priceless!

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks Steph. You really should do a video with your Mom. Everyone seems to love those kind of videos.

[sodpoo]

Hushpuppies are little balls of wonderful! LoL Actually, It starts with a cornmeal batter..kind of like cornbread.  They are dropped by the spoonful into hot oil. Served with a little melted butter. You can google it if you would like to see what they look like.. Best if they are homemade.

[OhCurt]

So THAT'S what chitlins are?? Too funny - for some reason I thought it was some kind of plant (please don't laugh - I live a sheltered life).

:-)

Happy Birthday to SisterCountry!

Looks like a delicious celebration.

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Curt. I knew what chitlins are but have never seen them cooked. I've seen them over in Alabama at the Piggly Wiggly grocery store in a wrapped container in the meat section and they look like a bundle of white intestines. Pretty gross looking. LOL

[Dlorezzz]

Jim I was thinking while I watched this video. What is it about us people from the south and our relationship with food ?? Every time anyone in our family has a birthday we go out to eat or plan a big meal at home, when someone in the community dies we go to cooking immediately to take over to the family, holidays are all centered around what we are cooking.. When I get upset I always start eating to make myself feel better.. We love food here in the south, don't we ?? Your mom is wonderful

[CountryComesToTown]

Dolores that's the truth. We structure our lives around food. LOL I'm with you on eating under stress or pressure. Some folks say they can't eat when they are stressed or upset but I'm just the opposite. Thanks for watching!

[auntcc1968]

Mmm, squash dressing and caramel cake. She must do a caramel cake! Chitlins ugghh, they smell like poo cooking! You have to boil them, then you can fry them and some people just eat them boiled, I don't know how they do it, fried or boiled I'm not touching them!

[CountryComesToTown]

I'll have to see if she'll make us a caramel cake on camera.

[bugsinrug]

Aww...I just love Mother Country and her stories. Thankyou Jim. hugs, Chris

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Chris. Thanks for watching!

[brojoghost]

oh no, not chitlins! I don't think I'd ever be brave enough to try them... I'll stick with Lutefisk instead :)

[CountryComesToTown]

None for me either John! LOL And, no Lutefiske either!

[tommy30507]

A GREAT VIDEO!!!! I love hearing MotherCountry tell stories...WE WANT MORE!!!!!!....I WANT BBQ!!!!!

[CountryComesToTown]

Ronnie I think she likes this YouTube fame so I'll keep asking her questions. LOL You would love that BBQ joint!

[robertpina99]

I have never smelled chitlins, but when

I was growing up, it was kidneys simmering

on a hot skillet that would make me run from

the room.

[CountryComesToTown]

Hi Robert. I've never smelled either of those things but can just imagine! LOL

[wildheart5]

Great video Jim! Happy Birthday to your mother and sis!! Looks like a great place to go.

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey there Barb. I'll be sure to pass along the birthday wishes! Good to see you today! -Jim

[SouthernSentiment]

Happy birthday Ann and MotherCountry! I love the videos you make with MotherCountry, Jim. Keep them coming!

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Sherron. I think MotherCountry is enjoying her fame. She can't even turn on a computer but she's fascinated that people like to watch her talk on YouTube. LOL

[dicom]

I've ate squirrels, and I've ate groundhogs. Once I even ate part of a serpent, but there ain't no way I am eatin' the pipes out of a hog! LOL!

Dogs got to eat same as you and me. Give them chitlin to the dogs!

[CountryComesToTown]

I'm with you buddy. I'm not eating any hog pipes either! LOL

[pjspassions]

That was soooo neat. Isn't it cool hearing the old stories our parents tell.

Happy Birthday to both of them!

:)PJ

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks PJ. I'll be sure and tell them for you! -Jim

[noahsark1962]

Ok I will pass on chitlins.:) You know a place has got to be good when there are many people in it.

[CountryComesToTown]

Jamie I think I'll pass as well. LOL That place is always packed and you're right, it's a sign of good food. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[TheBlueFlamingo]

Ha ha! You're talking about the funeralmovlog as your'e passing a cemetery. I'm really hungry for catfish or barbecue for some reason.

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Adrian. You should have been there for that barbecue and catfish! Good to see you! -Jim

[angel0164]

Jim that was so cool, I love to see where others live. You mom is precious.

angel0164

[CountryComesToTown]

Thanks Angel!

[MeLady2]

Oh gosh...BBQ and hushpuppies....

Im breakin my diet!!

[CountryComesToTown]

Sharron my diet is shot all to you know what. LOL

[Perroquet51]

I hope to see Mother and Sister Country in many more videos.

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Marc. I told her that my peeps liked her better than me. LOL Thanks for watching. -Jim

[Perroquet51]

No, no! She's a kewl lady. We all love you.

[CountryComesToTown]

LOL She became a star in her cracklin cornbread video!

[juju58]

Jim your mom is ADORABLE! She cursed?!? Lawdy Bee!! You shoulda just left it in! Happy birthday mom and sis!

<3

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Julie. I'll tell them you said happy birthday! -Jim

[AnnyaMoon]

I enjoy listening to you both talk. Your mom is a wealth of history.

[CountryComesToTown]

Hi Annya. She does have some interesting stories. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[GeorgiaBoy77]

Gotta love Mother!

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Cory. I've got a second video to post where I ask her if she knows who Tube Granny is. LOL

[macaronipop]

haha....love mother country stories!

ugh, I have a story about chitterlings (chittlens). can't do it!

yummy, that bbq sure smells good!

lol

mike

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey there Mike. That barbecue was as good as it smells! LOL

[LatteSue]

Did anyone have some BBQ. Man I bet there is some good bbq up in there! Best Barbecue I ever had was at the Twix -n- Tween in Centreville Alabama! mmm mmm that was good!

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Sue. I had barbecue and it was great! Thanks for watching. -Jim

[cherryteardrop]

Ya'll need to come to South Carolina for the "chitlin strut" That's a annual festival we have here in our state , they must cook them a dozen different ways.. yeah southern folks really do eat them lol... i dont mind eating them, i just cant bare the smell of them being cooked! your Mother was right, it's a God aweful smell ... lol thanks for the cool video :) cherry

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Cherry. I might try them if someone cooked them. LOL Thanks for watching. -Jim

[RoyalHairdresser]

I just love listening to your Mother!!! She is so funny!!!

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Brandie. She's a mess. LOL

[Dianasme]

Mother Country said something bad???? I am shocked !!! lol. My mother had an Aunt that had a mouth like a sailor, I always thought she was sooooo funny. I like your little mama, she's way cool. Happy Birthday to Sister Country !!!!

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Diane. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[OHTXAZ]

Here I sit eating My fried onions & cucumbers while You guys are talkin about Good Ole BBQ. Dang Diet.....Actually, I could have the Catfish if it isn't breaded. But, since I have lost 20 ponds in 3 weeks, I guess I won't complain. Hi Mother Country, Nice to meet You. I have been away from YouTube for awhile, But I am back now. Jim is a great guy. ;0)

Roberta

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Roberta. I'm back in Atlanta tonight and MotherCountry does not do computers or the internet but I'll be sure and tell her you said hello! Good to see you back on YouTube! -Jim

[SunnyDazStormyNitz]

Happy Birthday Ann and Mother Country!That place was packed! That must be some good Bar-B-Q!

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Sunny And Stormy. It really is very good food and literally in the middle on nowhere. The next time you're up that way, you guys should try it.

[oshutterup]

LOLOL@ bleepin' out the words.. I"m sorry but I can't picture Granny Grumpers saying words that need bleepin' LOL

[CountryComesToTown]

She comes out with some old school stuff that had to be bleeped Ruthe. LOL

[CountryComesToTown]

Hey Billy. I laughed and told her that my peeps like her better than me. LOL

[islandGAL7]

: )

[CountryComesToTown]

:-)