One of my fondest memories from childhood was weekend trips to my Nanny and Paws house in Big Laurel Ky. This was my mother’s parents and I was very fond of them both. Many a day was spent in the mountains of Kentucky.
The ride to Kentucky was a long one about three hours So anything mom and dad could do to break up the trip was welcomed by all of us. Along the way were roadside picnic spots nothing fancy just a pull off with picnic tables. But they became a welcome break for many a traveler.
These roadside parks were a creation of our government to get people on the roads. They were created for the traveling tourist. Most roadside parks were found in rural areas. These parks were the predecessors to our modern rest stops.
Many times mom and dad would pack a cooler of food and drinks a Coleman stove maybe a cast iron pan or two and we would have an adventure at one of these small parks. My favorite was breakfast cooked outside. Dad was great at frying biscuits and meat [bacon or sausage] Fried potatoes were a staple at any meal along with scrambled eggs. Add coffee and juice and the meal was complete.
Roadside fried potatoes
First peel five or six potatoes of your choice.
Cut the potatoes in wedges .salt and pepper to taste.
Take iron skillet and place on heat add approximately ¼ cup of vegetable oil.
Add potatoes to skillet and cover .cook until potatoes start to brown turning at times to keep from burning. Cook until soft inside and golden brown on the outside.
Get out with the family and find a place that’s not to crowded and cook something good and create some great memories.