Homeown: Newark, NJ
Born: Mar 27, 1924
Died: Apr 3, 1990 (age 66)
Favorite Juke Joint Food: Fried Oyster Sandwich
Nicknamed "Sassy", "The Divine One" and "Sailor" (for her salty speech), Vaughan was a Grammy Award winner, and inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1973. In 1989, The National Endowment for the Arts bestowed upon her its highest honor in jazz, “The NEA Jazz Masters Award”.
Vaughan began her solo career in 1945 by freelancing in clubs on New York's 52nd Street such as the Three Deuces, the Famous Door, the Downbeat and the Onyx Club.
Fried Oyster Sandwich
1 pt raw, shucked oysters
1 c. cornmeal
1 c. wheat flour
½ to 1 tsp Old Bay
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
2 tbsp evaporated milk
cooking oil
In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, Old Bay, baking powder, and salt.
Beat eggs and mix with milk or cream in a small bowl.
Dip oysters (one at a time) in egg/milk mixture.
Dredge oysters (one at a time) through flour mix until thoroughly coated.
Using tongs, carefully place oysters in a large skillet in oil at medium-high temperature.
Cook until golden brown on each side.
Serve on white bread with your favorite topping and condiment. (Mustard is a favorite of many)
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