The Edge of Empty

AE climbed in too his travel carrier and looked up as if to say "Let's go". I guess he is ready for Ferret Fridays to get going again.

I am glad to report that tastes in Norfolk, Virginia, aren't all  unusual  as evidenced by the mecca of goodness pictured below. I know that many of you will dispute my favorite caramel colored beverage as the elixir of life. And for you and your life, that may be true. But for me, the day doesn't begin until an icy cold Coca-Cola has been opened and I have heard that beautiful  sound  that only carbonated beverages can make. (BTW, the sound even has its own  Facebook page . And just to keep the blog educational go  here  for the science behind the sound). I have always said that it is a good thing that I wasn't around back when it still had  cocaine  in the formula. There is no need to lecture me on the dangers of soda--this is my one bad habit and I have no desire to break it.

I grew up in the Deep South so I am very familiar with the strange concoctions that Southern cooks make from tomatoes. However, I have never heard of the item advertised on this sign by the restaurant Taste in Norfolk, VA. I must say that it doesn't sound like a good thing, but this recipe from Simply Recipes may change my mind. Anyone out there ever tried Tomato Pie or have a recipe to share?