Anne,
I use smoked turky necks in my greens as well, especially at family
gatherings. Many family members do not eat pork, and the smoked Turkey neck
works just as well.

Anita


>From: Anne Pemberton <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history
>      <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Martha's Greens
>Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:50:37 -0500
>
>Before those without culinary inclinations prevail, let me share a tale of
>greens.
>
>Several years ago my sister, Patty, who lives outside Detroit, was called
>to
>serve on the jury in Detroit. A fellow juror introduced herself as Martha
>Reeves. When the judge gasped, she said, "Yes, Martha Reeves of Martha and
>the Vandellas". Patty was delighted. After the first session, they talked
>as
>they waited for their rides home. Martha's never came, and Patty & Mario
>drove her home. Martha and Patty chatted the whole way there, and became
>fast friends. Some months later, after many meetings for lunch and other
>events, Patty spent the day at Martha's apartment. It was the first time
>she
>had grits (not instant) for breakfast, but what fascinated was the Greens
>with lunch. I asked for the recipe, and was astonished that Martha used
>smoked turkey necks instead of a pork product. She also added an array of
>herbs. Patty didn't know which greens they were, even tho Martha tried to
>educate her in the variety of Greens to be chosen.
>
>Martha came from Alabama. Her family settled in Detroit when she was a
>girl.
>She, of course, went to Motown and became a hit (it's all in her
>autobiography). Patty and Martha are still good friends. Martha has been to
>Patty's granddaughter birthday parties (sang Christmas Carols with Libby in
>the summer), and sang for the guests at Aimee's wedding. Patty has been
>there with Martha at many interesting meetings and was part of her campaign
>for City Council, and was in the newspaper picture of Martha's staff - the
>only white person there.
>
>But those greens, with smoked turkey necks, still fascinates me. Is that an
>Alabama thing? Or What?
>
>Anne
>
>Anne Pemberton
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