Tempura batter is finer and made with flour, Wy. You know catfish is usually meal battered-this one has little to no meal in the dredge.

You didn't know I knew fancy words like that, didja, Wy? My present heroes are:
1. Emeril Lagasse
2. Rachal Ray
3. Barefoot Contessa (she's a froo froo cook-you know the kind that have wine with every meal or champagne and she does flowers, table settings, etc.)
4. Alton Brown
5. Bobby Flay
6. Mario Batalio?

I'm even an Iron Chef freak, now. That's kinda scary.


"Grits is one of those country-boy words that is both singular and plural-like deer, elk and sheep. I think the singular is appropriate when there's a modifier that makes it clear one is talking about something specific. Like, 'Grits are good for you, but these here grits is tasty.'"~~Joe Wrabek