DC Legend: Chicken Wings & Mumbo Sauce
Mumbo Jumbo Noun. 1. Confusing or incomprehensible language or activity. 2. An obscure ritual or incantation. [Mandingo origin.] American Heritage Dictionary Of the English Language Mumbo sauce? Anyone who has ever traveled east of the Anacostia River has heard the term, Mumbo Sauce. What do I mean by east of the river? I mean if you have ventured anywhere near Benning Road, Wheeler Road, Southern Avenue, or Minnesota Avenue in North/Southeast Washington, D.C. There is no way that you can go into any Korean owned and operated “Kerry-Out” [ trans. Carry-Out food ] in DC and not hear someone order french fries with chicken wings and Mumbo Sauce. Impossible! Some like it on the chicken and others (like me) like it on the side. I’ve always thought of Mumbo Sauce as a DC thang, but where did it really come from? Actually, Mumbo Sauce originated on Chicago's Southside in the early 1950s by a man named Argia B. Collins, who was known for his famous ribs and barbeque Mumbo Sauce. N...
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The fact that it sparked some emotion makes me smile. Thanks. :)
One Love,
Geoffrey
Give thanks for spreading the word about the books.
G
My pleasure and you're welcome. :)
Thanks! Welcome back and happy to contribute to a good day. :)
Thanks. I'll have to check out whether the ceilings are copper because I honestly don't know? Now, the next time I return people are going to be wondering why I'm examining the ceilings. :)
Loved your tribute to your g-g g'father, too. And then we end up in a coffee shop with Marley, ever-present & eternal. The damage has already been done, Bush & co. have made sure of that. "We no know 'ow we an' dem are go work diss out...."
Peace to you Man!
That is one of the best experiences for me..everything you described but so many people think it is boring. I love my boring life :)
Cheers
Hello and welcocme back. Yes, you are correct. I didn't realize how much the rest of the world was watching the election process. This is why it's great to keep in touch with my friends across the ocean. You keep that much more informed about the world and I truly appreciate it. Truly, I need to find a way to get even more invoved than just voting. Ain't nothin' to it but to do it. :)
Also, I glad that you've enjoyed my post. I attempt to stay true to the name, Morphological Confetti. Thanks for the encouragement. Peace to you 2~
Mwabi-
That's a good time to me as well. I've been spending a lot of time in coffee houses these days reading, writing and chillin' with my cup of mild. :)\
Rethabile-
I definitely could. :)Aubuti, I'll have you all over this town.
Flattering, but no I don't. :)Have you been talking to my wife?
You're most welcome. :)
Your wife is wise beyond measure, listen to her!
So, you have been talking to my wife and I see that she has paid you generously. :)
Thanks. I will heed the words of my wife and how can I resist the "Mojo." *wink*
I can hear the music when I'm reading it
I'm going to save all of my photos and take you up on that. However, I want to publish words before photos. :)
Cergie-
Hello! I hope that the music is your taste. :)Thanks. I wrote that while sitting in the coffee shop about 2 weeks ago.
By the way, thanks for the compliment. I need to come up to NYC and take some flicks. :)Actually, whatever happens first on the publishing side. Peace~
Yes, in the corner, in the dark, in the back. :)
No, I usually like a spot by the window because I like to take time out to daydream or people watch. :)
I like a place where I can sit comfortably and sip on a beverage. This is what the coffe shop offers. There's music and people. It's sort of like a club or lounge without the smoke and liquor. It's relaxing.
My boyfriend; He wants me to meet him in the "back, in the corner, in the dark" ***wink***
Thank you for the compliment, but wouldn't you and your boyfriend prefer...the Champayne Room? :)
Michelle-
Thank you. By the way, I started your book this morning during my commute to work.
Susan-
Thank you and welcome! :)
Delaleu-
Thank you from one lover of words to another. (I got that from Michelle) :)