We just got home around 1 a.m. from our week long trip to South Carolina. We had a gorgeous (but very hot!) week in Myrtle Beach with our daughters, their families and my in-laws.
On Thursday, Ron and I drove to Southport to meet Daphne and William for lunch and a good visit. William was working, so we met at his office. He took us to his favorite Thursday lunch spot a few blocks from his office. The owner is Vietnamese and a fabulous cook! Following William's lead, Ron and I had the Spicy Chicken lunch special. Actually, we got the last three; it goes fast and we found out why!
The dish that was brought out to us was HUGE, especially for a lunch. There was a large chicken quarter that had been marinated, then roasted; a huge portion of lightly fried rice with shrimp, and a very large egg roll. The flavors were divine! I can't remember the last time I wanted a recipe so much, but Daphne said it would be hard to obtain as the chef speaks very little English. We were so busy talking that I completely forgot to take a picture of our lunch, so will have to take one next time. We can't wait to go back in September and yes, we will be going on a Thursday again!
After lunch, William had to return to his office, so Daphne gave us a tour of Southport, a very pretty coastal town about an hour north of Myrtle Beach. I can see why Daphne loves it so much! The older part of town has many beautiful historic homes along the water, very well maintained, with signs telling you when they were built. We also got to see the beautiful home where the DeLaney children grew up and the school right across the street from their home where Daphne taught for 16 years.
Here is a picture of the four of us.
On Thursday, Ron and I drove to Southport to meet Daphne and William for lunch and a good visit. William was working, so we met at his office. He took us to his favorite Thursday lunch spot a few blocks from his office. The owner is Vietnamese and a fabulous cook! Following William's lead, Ron and I had the Spicy Chicken lunch special. Actually, we got the last three; it goes fast and we found out why!
The dish that was brought out to us was HUGE, especially for a lunch. There was a large chicken quarter that had been marinated, then roasted; a huge portion of lightly fried rice with shrimp, and a very large egg roll. The flavors were divine! I can't remember the last time I wanted a recipe so much, but Daphne said it would be hard to obtain as the chef speaks very little English. We were so busy talking that I completely forgot to take a picture of our lunch, so will have to take one next time. We can't wait to go back in September and yes, we will be going on a Thursday again!
After lunch, William had to return to his office, so Daphne gave us a tour of Southport, a very pretty coastal town about an hour north of Myrtle Beach. I can see why Daphne loves it so much! The older part of town has many beautiful historic homes along the water, very well maintained, with signs telling you when they were built. We also got to see the beautiful home where the DeLaney children grew up and the school right across the street from their home where Daphne taught for 16 years.
Here is a picture of the four of us.
Maryann
"Drink your tea slowly and reverently..."
"Drink your tea slowly and reverently..."