Dined at the Sugar Kettle Cafe in Daphne earlier today. What a treat! It is located just off Highway 98 — on State Highway 64. It’s just a stones throw (but really worlds away) from our neighborhood Target. Looks like a homey little place from the outside … kinda like a visit to Granny’s house. We circled the joint twice before we found a parking spot. That’s always a good sign.
The hamburger steak with mushroom/onion gravy tasted like the stuff my Mom used to make. And trust me, that is a really good thing! The cornbread muffins were soft and laden with corn kernals. There was a hint of sweetness that reminded me of Southern spoonbread. Sooo good!
Speaking of good, the Sugar Kettle’s soon to be world famous Tomato Pie was killer. In fact, I would have to say it was the best I ever put in my pie hole. “Attack of the Killer Tomato … PIE!!!”
Look at this slab of beauty — words can’t describe its innate greatness.
The collard greens were the real deal … none of that canned junk.
The Mac n Cheese was really flavorful and had a gooey nice texture.
We finished up with a tart Triple Berry Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream.
The servers keep tabs of the food orders with playing cards like you see above. I must add that good eating will surely “be in the cards” for you at the Sugar Kettle Cafe. I was really impressed and will be back — hopefully often. It’s my new favorite when it comes to authentic home cookin’ here in beautiful Baldwin County.
Here’s the recipe for the Tomato Pie – you cannot go wrong, people!
Tomato Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
1 round pie crust
1 cup shredded mozzarella
2 or 3 tomatoes (peeled & sliced)
1 cup shredded cheddar
1/2 cup green onions (sliced)
1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped)
salt & pepper“Enjoy … compliments of The Sugar Kettle Cafe!”
Layer tomatoes, green onion, basil, salt & pepper to your own taste inside pie crust. Mix mayo and cheeses. Spread on top of ingredients in pie crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Ok how much mayo do I mix the cheese with?
1/2 a cup to a full cup — depending on how brave you are!