SINCE INDEPENDENCE Day is this month, I decided to drive to Cowan and eat at Paw Paw’s Country Cookin. Mrs. “Paw Paw” is an Army veteran, so what better time to try a new restaurant and thank her for her contribution to our freedom?
From the moment you walk in, the homey decor and friendly staff make you feel like you are a part of the family or like you just had a warm embrace from your favorite grandparent. Inside, you feel like you’re about to sit down for Sunday supper with family in the dining room, not in front of the TV. Even the restroom had a little cushion for the little “tooshes” that may need it. The menu combines classic Southern cuisine and good old-fashioned comfort food, including meat-and-three dishes.
Today, I chose the salmon patty plate with mashed potatoes, Brother Tim’s slaw, and fried okra. I also tried the country- fried steak. I decided to have tea, and I’m so glad I did. As I sipped it, it tasted like summer — swinging on the porch swing and watching the fireflies glowing about. One taste, and I was hooked.
The salmon patty was packed with flavor. The center was flaky, and the outside was crispy. All around, it was a delight to eat. The country-fried chicken and gravy had a golden-brown exterior and a juicy, flavorful inside. I’ll be ordering that again. The sides were all just as delicious. The okra was hand-breaded and fried to perfection. The mashed potatoes were warm and creamy. Let me say that Brother Tim’s slaw was amazing! The entire meal felt like a family reunion in my mouth, and everyone pitched in. If you are in Cowan, be sure to stop by and give Paw Paw’s Country Cookin a try. You won’t be disappointed. GN
