In a message dated 1/11/07 7:52:41 PM, [log in to unmask] writes: > My daughter's response is that you are wimp, go for it. . A good > Edward's (and there are others that are similar,) are worth the > effort. You have to try a good southern salt cured ham. It is very > different from the blah run of the mill store bought ham. It is kind > of the difference between pot roast and roast beef! > > James Brothers, RPA > [log in to unmask] > > Here is Edwards' website Virginia Traditions - Edwards Hams Smoked Meats Smoked Ham Smoked Bacon Country Ham Southern Foods and Gourmet Food Gifts Their hams and biscuits are to die for. Unfortunately they stopped making the biscuit mixes ;-(((( You can only buy the biscuits premade. I use their products all the time for our living history events. Another good source in central VA is Calhoun Country Hams, Virginia Gourmet. They are in Culpeper and give Edwards' a good run for the money. Their ham biscuits make you levitate! Anita L. Henderson To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html