This is a video from Goodbite.com for an interesting twist on Bruschetta. They did such a great job producing it but when I watched it I was immediately taken aback by the contrast of my Alabama accent compared to the hosts lovely, more “proper” accent. I can’t quite place hers but it is truly beautiful, and kept me laughing every time the camera cut back to me talking! I hope you enjoy the video and get to make this soon. For my original tutorial with step by step photos of how to make Texas Caviar, click here.
Ingredients
- 1 green onion chopped
- 1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 can black eyed peas with jalapeno if available
- 4 Roma tomatoes diced
- 1 can whole kernel corn
- 1 cup zesty Italian dressing
- 1 french baguette cut into 1/2 inch slices
- butter
Instructions
- Set Bread and Butter aside. To make caviar, combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir. Refrigerate for thirty minutes.
- Spread butter evenly over slices of bread. Toast in 350 oven. Top toasted bread pieces with Texas Caviar and garnish with additional parsley, if desired.
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Ingredients
- 1 green onion chopped
- 1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 can black eyed peas with jalapeno if available
- 4 Roma tomatoes diced
- 1 can whole kernel corn
- 1 cup zesty Italian dressing
- 1 french baguette cut into 1/2 inch slices
- butter
Instructions
- Set Bread and Butter aside. To make caviar, combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir. Refrigerate for thirty minutes.
- Spread butter evenly over slices of bread. Toast in 350 oven. Top toasted bread pieces with Texas Caviar and garnish with additional parsley, if desired.
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that’s a Brit accent of some sort …to-mah-toes.. I know ’cause my 4 year old grandson has that accent (he’s a Brit!)
that’s a Brit accent of some sort …to-mah-toes.. I know ’cause my 4 year old grandson has that accent (he’s a Brit!) East Indian Brit
Every time I hear her say “To-mah-toes” I have to try to say it like she does! lol
That is on of the 3 finalist on “the Next Food Network Star”!
I just heard that on Facebook! How cool, I had no idea!
We call that Redneck Caviar in my neck of the woods! Good stuff!
Comments from the Southern Plate Family Page on Facebook:
Eleanor : Awesome. I have an ARC of your cookbook, and I’m loving it to pieces! Being a bookseller definitely has its perks….
Vickie : Well I tried to watch it and it said I lost connection., but I am connected! ~shrugs~ I dunno what went wrong, but I can’t place where she is from either Christy! It is a very pretty accent tho!
Susan : She has a slight British accent, I believe. I don’t think there is a THING wrong with your accent, honey! I’m from South Carolina, and we have that lilt like the British too (in some parts of the state) but my husband’s family is from Alabama. I loved the video!
Laura: christy – you “ain’t” got no accent – that gal does 🙂 that was cool -and can’t wait to try the bruschetta – love your recipes & style! 🙂
Sheila : Italians pronounce it brusKetta- after all, we did not go to shool,did we?
Rhonda: Hey that is one of the gals competing on Food networks “The Next Food Network Star”!
Nancy: I think she is/was one of the contestants on “The Next Food Network Star.” I sure don’t remember her name, but maybe she was Indian? I guess I really don’t remember much except her face…lol…but that’s pretty much par for the course with me!
Jason: Love it!!! And now heading to make Texas Caviar for lunch!!
Denise: definitely going to give that a try!!
I’m pretty sure she’s from India. Great job from both of you.
I have been watching Aarti on the next Food network Star. I would guess she is from one of the Carribean islands but I don’t know. I find her charming though as she has such a bubbly personality. Actually, Ms. Christy, you do not have such a pronounced accent as I would have imagined. When I think of Southern women I think a very heavy slow drawl-exaggerated I am sure. I remember being surprised the first time I “heard” you. Doesn’t matter-pretty words are only that because pretty is as pretty does and you are right on track there.
Elaine, you always make my day. I imagine you do that for a lot of people, though! I know the accent you are referring to. Granny Jordan was the only person I have ever known who talked with that deep slow drawl, and I was surprised by it the first time I heard her talk! I had only heard that in movies where folks tried to sound Southern – but she was as genuine as they come! You would have loved her, she was a wonderful lady from start to finish!
Aarti is very charming, you are right. Pretty as a picture, too!
True Donna. She is from food network and has the sweetest most pleasant personality. I believe east Indian influence.
Heh.. People in the UK are probably going ” Whut evah is that woman saying?”
We have to make them fluent in “Hick”! Saaaaalute!
~puts on her denim cut offs and goes to stand in a cornfield before shouting back~
SAAAAALUTE!
She was born in India and raised in Dubai according to Food Network’s website.
Audrey- I just researched that also and you beat me to thepunch. As I was doing it -I sort of though I must have way too much time on my hands , but inquiring minds want to know!
Hey Christy! I got the video to work! w00t!
That looks very good! If I ever have to intertain guest I will probably be making this! Thank you for all ur awesome recipes! ^_^ I’m still wanting to try the tomato bruchetta here real soon. I just gotta get the bread! Boy just thinking about it is making me hungry!…lol
I think she is Indian.
I could understand you SOOOOOO much better! The flower made me a little nervous:)
Ok, the mystery is over. I did some research and found out that Aarti Paarti was born in India and raised in Dubai. I would say she is living the American dream.
She certainly is beautiful and seems very kind, you can tell it in her eyes.
When you watch her, you smile 🙂
I don’t know who she is up against but I sure do hope all of her dreams come to fruition!!
I love your accent Christy! It sounds a lot like mine. I thought everybody sounded like that. lol..
And why aren’t you on the Network Food Star, Missy? you would be wonderful.
After I read the comments about the Next food star show I went to look at it too.
Love your recipes. So many are so familiar. Just like home.
Have a great day.
Pam
Be proud of that Southern accent 😉
Oh Christy, I just love the contrast of ya’lls accents!!
Also, I’m really rooting for Aarti to win on the “Next Food Network Star” contest. She is truly adorable and her food looks really scrumptious!!!
Hi Christy. I’m not good at “sounds like” spelling, but those hot little peppers are called “hal – ah – pain – yo – s” in Texas. And guacamole is pronounced with a WAH sound, dropping the G entirely. Wah – ca – mole – ee. There now, aren’t you glad you never asked?
Your southern charm shines through and I feel like I am rootin for my little sister when I watch you. Bless your heart!!! I love your website and had a wonderful time with my daughter making iced coffee in the blender yesterday – loved it!!! Thank you!!
Can I just track you down and come and hug you right now??
i loved the video-but that sweet girl had no idea what a black eyed pea is!
i love being southern – embrace that accent!!
Great video and looks like a wonderful recipe! I loved reading the informative comments too! 🙂
Hi Christy!
Yes, Aarti is Indian and is from Dubai. She is indeed one of the finalists on one of my favorite shows, “The Next Food Network Star.” She is my favorite and I hope we will be seeing more of her with her lovely accent on Food Network soon!
I love Southern Plate and your sunny and funny outlook on life 😀
I think the Texas Caviar would also make a yummy filling for a pita bread sammich (Chicagoese for sandwich). Loved the video. BTW, I have always found the Southern lilt charming. 😀
Hi Christy,
Her name is Aarti Sequeria. She was born in India and raised in Dubai. She is a former CNN Producer. She attended culinary school. She is currently a contestant in my favorite show The Next Food Network Star. She was just chosen this past Sunday as one of 3 finalists. Her Point of View is recipes from her India with an American twist. she would call her show “Aarti’s Party” if she wins.
She is my favorite. She is bubbly and warm and a natural on camera. She tells stories about her Mum while she cooks. She is awesome.
Check out the competition on Sunday night at 9 p.m.
I think your voice is as lovely as hers.
Pam
That recipe looks great! I have been watching Aarti on the Next Food Network Star….she has been my favorite, all along. I sure hope she wins!!!
FYI She is a finalist on The Next Food Network Star right now.
Dear Christy
Her accent is mixed. Sometimes an English pronunciation, and a little American with some New Zealand overtones on some of the words.
However, if she has travelled a lot and lived in different countries that would explain it.
Dear Christy and Bill
I’m a bit confused – Salute?
Sue..Its from the old TV show “Hee Haw”. They would pick a small town somewhere in America and tell its small population while saluting with there hands and yelling “SAAAAALUUUTE!”
I’ve been looking for a video to show her and can’t find one on youtube!
Of course – Silly me!
I remember now.
Many thanks for taking the time to explain
I think Bill and I need to take a field trip to your neck of the woods, Sue.
Wouldn’t that be a hoot and a half?? Wonder if you can still get there by boat….
I think whats most annoying is the fact that american woman cannot say Bruschetta properly. Please, if you are going to be in the food industry – learn how to pronounce the names of dishes!
Good thing I’m not in the “food industry” then.
If this is the most annoying thing you encounter then you must have a pretty good life and a lot to be grateful for.
Personally, I can think of far more serious things to get annoyed about (children going hungry, cancer, networks who always find the one Southerner in pink rollers to interview after a tornado) so I’m not one to get my dander up about someone partaking of their freedom to pronounce how they see fit (in this case, that’d be me). ~grins~
It’s a beautiful world (even with us pesky Americans) ~winks~ and I’m glad your corner is sunny! Wishing you the best of everything.
Saluuuute!
I loved the bit about the one Southerner in pink rollers to interview after a tornado – the news people do that around here. Find the one person who has obviously just rushed out without makeup or taking their rollers out or something embarrassing then ask them all about their opinions on whatever whilst the poor woman is dying of embarrassment – just thinking about what the neighbours will say…
There are many connections between the Southern states and Northern England and this is another.
Agreed and Salute!!!
True, true.. it is the most annoying thing in the world.. except maybe for pretentious people.
LOL….well, that Texas Caviar is good no matter *what* accent makes it, ya know?? And yes, Christy, I’ve eaten it with a spoon as well!!
Christy, I’m glad you are not in the food industry either. Because us Mom’s need good down home cooking to feed our children and husbands. You keep doing what you are doing!!!!!
Right on Renate!