Further proof that no matter how long I live in this state I will never be truly southern:

After almost 20 years of marriage and mystery, I got an e-mail from BrightSide’s mother this morning that finally explained the rolls and Karo syrup riddle.  It turns out that this is a “fill-up dish” thing, not a dessert like I’d always assumed.

Note: a “fill-up dish” is something I’d never heard of before BrightSide, either.

Just in case you were wondering:  If there wasn’t enough meat, beans, and potatoes to fill everyone up for dinner then they’d finish the meal with bread and Karo syrup or molasses.  (Can I just have a moment to say ick…but I’ve never been a fan of molasses.)  That way everybody’s belly got full.

And this concludes our southern schooling for today.  (Thanks, mom!)