Go Behind the Scenes of a Country Restaurant at 4:30AM to See How Much Work Goes Into Preparing Food

Country Store & Restaurant Judy's offers AMAZING Homemade Food Like the Rib dinner for ONLY $10
John Ward
/ @theappalachianchannel
#theappalachianchannel
#food #restaurant #tennessee #countrystore #ribs

[@OrphanAnnie681]

Our culture and the media glorifies the CEOs, politicians and movie stars, but these folks are the true backbone of America. They are the epitome of what makes America great. 💯

[@Simbathegreat1]

Right?! People who do the least amount of work seem to always get the glory but it’s the everyday worker breaking their backs keeping things going.

[@cherylskiles8524]

These folks are the ones who make me proud to be an American! I am blessed to live in a small town in No. CA and we've got a bit of that going on here.

[@THETalesFromTheAbyss]

make sure to vote for Trump he takes care of the average American

[@jenniferscurry3407]

Mom and Pop country stores take care of alot of people. Feed them ,have a little of whatever you need to save from driving to town and provide conversation and a friendly face. The people working there are literally The salt of the earth❤❤❤ .

[@rogerrosen2323]

like my biscuits cook after sliced inside fast foods donr do it i make biscuits from mix like pancakes

[@PastorDanWhite]

Biscuits and gravy can't be beat!

[@sandradummer4726]

I have to agree with that. I’m so..glad I learn how to do both from my mother growing up. Love homemade Buttermilk biscuits, and Sausage gravy. My mother Mom made great homemade biscuits and Sausage gravy. No matter where you’re at in the south it’s all so…good.

[@phelimoneill2813]

Love the old girl in the kitchen when she was asked if she was working hard - "This work's not hard, it's steady". Women like that pioneered across America just getting stuff done! What a legend!

[@phelimoneill2813]

Having travelled from the UK to the USA and travelled across it many times by road, I've always found the folk get nicer and nicer the further you get away from the cities. True Americans are the best, most welcoming of people. You can tell the fella cooking the ribs and biscuits is a quiet guy and is not entirely comfortable being filmed, but he went along with it anyway - Great guy with much skill turning out that much quality food in that space. Great video - Thank you.

[@hoosierproud7718]

I'm from Indianapolis and moved too Southern Indiana and people here are nicer than Indy. People in more rural areas just take things slower so their more easy going

[@AceManning18]

​@@hoosierproud7718definitely. I live right outside Indy [Hamilton county, you'll probably know where it is] and the people down in martinsville where my cousins live are so, so much nicer. Less concerned with stupid nonsense too. I always loved going to visit and just interacting with the people working in stores, restaurants, etc. They just make it fun to be around them. So nice and welcoming.

[@surf6009]

Watching him make those biscuits was great.

[@alkatraz8163]

Just good, solid, dependable, hard working folks that enjoy taking care of their community. These are the kind of folks that make America great

[@brianludwigjr487]

Yep as a truck driver I trie to find little gems like this or small mom and pop truck stops or mom and pop restaurants with truck parking

[@aimvero7166]

Here is the true hard working Americans love you all

[@larose6551]

Delivers food to home bound ❤ Protect small town business at all cost!

[@rogerrosen2323]

a hand can opener kills your fingers i had surgery

[@surf6009]

Delivering food for the homebound. Working at a food shelf, or a food pantry is very satisfying. Giving a person a piece of paper, asking them to sign up for a monthly box when they deserve it, and need it is very cool.

[@zeroregrets5901]

that is fantasic

[@NHuff-fh8mi]

I'm glad to see there's some mom and pop businesses still open with the way the economy is

[@Will97675]

Me too! And these places always have amazing food!

[@zeroregrets5901]

i always will support the small mom and pop stores always.

[@THETalesFromTheAbyss]

yea you probably all vote for democrats that keep killing them

[@badapple65]

Probably 65-70% of people have worked in foodservice at sometime in their lives. It would be the 30% that have not, that can be impatient and demanding customers. No examples of that in this video but I was just thinking about it. Cooking for the public at any level, Chef or Cook deserves great respect.

[@fatalberti]

correct. its why i will not work in service but tip generously and treat all folks involved in service with patience and respect.

[@Heather-lg4gq]

If you wouldn't tell me there's no shakes, then give a shake to the person behind me, and when I bring that up, yall threaten to call the police, people wouldn't be so bitchy!

[@GTIFabric]

It always surprised me how badly food service workers were treated. Be kind unless you enjoy eating dingleberries.

[@randomguy6745]

I did a quick search and you were spot on, 63% roughly have worked in the industry at some point in their life…while they don’t get the respect they deserve, they should, along with other service focused industries, be lauded for what they do. A certain famous person came to this earth to not be served but to serve. We all need to remember that when we want to pitch a fit that our food is taking too long…at least we have the time, money, and ability to even get the food.

[@Roadrunner78626]

Well spoken!❤

[@user-mp9wg7cy1i]

What a lovely place with down to earth lovely people! Richard is a master in the kitchen...he has it down to a science with technique and timing and the food looks amazing! He may be quiet but he explodes with talent! Great video!

[@nancyjones9238]

That's exactly what I was thinking.

[@snipermanizationify]

@@nancyjones9238Me too. I’d like to live in what I imagine that town to be like.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Absolutely

[@NCislander]

Love these Country Grocery Store, Deli, Food videos. God Bless all these fine people. Thank you for sharing.

[@Brianml77]

People that watch Gordon Ramsay on kitchen nightmares and wonder why he gets so pissed when a restaurant can’t clean its kitchen or serve edible food, look at this. These guys don’t have half the resources that some of those kitchens do, but they work hard and they appreciate the people they serve. That’s the difference. When you appreciate the people that you serve, you never want to disappoint them.

[@toddm9501]

Yep. Take some pride in what you do.

[@rogertemple7193]

This is a really great video showing the country restaurants and i enjoy watching these about the lesser known stores and restaurants Thank You John.🇺🇲🍞🍔🥓🥩☕🇺🇲

[@theappalachianchannel]

Glad you like them!

[@PIXPIX-ht3vo]

Richard is making biscuits with White Lily flour which is a SOFT strain of wheat found mostly in the South, while most wheat here in the USA is the HARD red winter wheat strain. The soft strain of wheat is known to produce much better biscuits. The brand is available on line for shipping. I love a good biscuit with some country ham on it. Best to all...

[@bethstaggs2369]

Watching Richard cook was impressive..

[@mikes.7654]

Look at this God taking raw ingredients and making absolute masterpieces of food without one shred of ego. I promise you this is better fooood than anything you'll get in a five star restaurant

[@lubaker]

I think God is a stretch, but he is a hard-working dude making homemade food for sure

[@user-pl7bn2rt2d]

This video 📷📸 was absolutely amazing and incredible. I love it when people want to keep old general stores in business because that is how it was back in the day. And I hope and pray 🙏 that these old general stores will always be alive. I want to personally say thank you to everyone at the general store for all of your hard work and dedication because it is outstanding 👍💪. But most importantly I want to thank John for all of his hard work and dedication for filming these amazing places. May the good Lord always bless everyone and keep you all safe and healthy where ever you go. Enjoy your day and take care

[@moretoknowshow1887]

I respect them using White Lily for their biscuits instead of a cheaper product. That’s a mark of quality IMHO.

[@impulse_xs]

If you’ve never tried it, you should consider visiting some little Amish country stores in South Central PA! Best way to experience PA Dutch food.

[@ayronsmama05]

ROADTRIP!!! That would be worth it to just see that handsome biscuit maker and get him to smile and blush a little, hehe!!😋

[@UnmaskingTheMachine]

Richard is a great man. I get breakfast from there almost every morning during the fall and winter

[@ginjjiigok364]

God bless the people running stores in rural America.

[@PastorDanWhite]

White Lilly Flour. Good choice 😀

[@Vol4Life1962]

Only choice really lol

[@alpham777]

@@Vol4Life1962 Hard to find here in the Midwest sometimes It's all I used down south and only really wal-mart ( I don't shop there) and Jewel sell it but it's not the entire product line which I consider to be some of the best. I miss all the muffin mixes they were fantastic.

[@kevinkeener3216]

I would love to live in a town like that.

[@leonaday1515]

I learned that when you cut your biscuits to not turn the cutter, just cut down and lift up, and the biscuits will rise higher.😊😊

[@J-my9477]

Tried both ways…can’t see no difference 😊

[@loubelle385]

The gentleman who was wearing the “Maynard Auto Parts” baseball cap was very informative (apology, I didn’t catch his name). I loved it when he said when he was growing up, money wasn’t a problem! So true! They ate pinto beans, cornbread, and fried potatoes. That is what I grew up on in North Texas. Those truly were good days and good people. Hard working just like he is talking about. Everything revolved around the Church! He is a very wise man. Would like to hear more from him. This was a very enjoyable video. Thank you John. God bless all! 🙏♥️

[@misscharlotte5075]

No one tries to keep up withe Jones, cause the Jones didn't have anything either. 😊

[@loubelle385]

@@misscharlotte5075 So true!

[@adamburnette]

these type stores are absolutely the best. imo there aren't enough of them. Martha is a national treasure. Women like her are what this country is missing.

[@Supersaiyanbuddha]

This version america looks so warm. Unlike what i usually see on the internet.

[@margaretjefferies6539]

I love behind the scenes prep like this one . He is a master biscuit maker!

[@davidinwashington]

Deli and bait shop. I love America! 😊

[@jtstacey83]

White Lilly Flour is a kitchen staple if you are from the South. That flour cant be beat when it comes to baking.

[@mdarrenu]

What about Martha White?

[@christinaurban7229]

That is a smooth running place.

[@jasonlayne2760]

I live in a small town called Whitwell TN just outside of chattanooga. I love watching this video im just 37 and its crazy how much things change over the years. Love little stores like this had a lot around here that are gone now. The older gentleman at the end of the video is the kind of guy you can set back and talk with all day.

[@wcollins4191]

You can tell someone who has been doing this for a period. I can tell this guy & the lady has a routine. Enjoyed the show now I'm hungry.

[@paccur1252]

Very interesting insight into a family run business..always the best type..local and love what they do and it shows

[@walterbordett2023]

I can tell that these guys and gals are the real deal. Good food at a good price made with love and appreciated by their community,

[@DonWillis607]

Really Great Behind The Scenes Video Of "Everday America" .. Nice. That Lady Who Liked Making "Philly Steaks" Is A Natural Beauty. (Apologize If She Is Married) Voice,Look,Personality...The Whole Package! (old Virginia Boy Here)

[@conniephillips8217]

What a fun and interesting video! Loved it and I look forward to the next one 😊 great job ❤❤❤

[@snipermanizationify]

That cook is awesome! Those are the prettiest biscuits I’ve ever seen. Everything looks so delicious!

[@J-my9477]

Wished he would have given us his recipe! 🤔❤️

[@snipermanizationify]

@@J-my9477 Me too! 😂❤️

[@loubelle385]

WOW, those tomatoes 🍅 sure looked beautiful! AND, DELICIOUS! ❤

[@heisenberg8346]

Richard not much on Small talk 😅😂

[@Bluehoohoo]

Yep

[@honinakecheta601]

Thats okay, I wish it were more like the korean videos. They do the same thing but the camera man doesn't bother the cooks with small talk they just film the cooking process.

[@mpodom]

That would be me too 😂

[@cookiecrook37]

My thoughts exactly 😂

[@cookiecrook37]

Used to love sweet baby rays bbq sauce until I tried Kinders !! I bet you’ll sell alot more ribs than you can handle if you use that trust me it’s great !

[@brendalevings2427]

Now why didn't i do this instead of being a nurse. He's got that biscuit making down to a science. Actually its an art form. Best video I've seen in a while. Thank you.

[@zombierider2794]

I grew up around a spot just like this in Virginia. They still have really tasty fried bologna sandwiches and the old timers are still hanging around. Some of the nicest people around.

[@Jaded57]

Man those biscuits were a labor of love--I bet those are out of this world with that gravy ❤❤❤

[@onrycodger]

Great video! They all knew what they were doing and worked together very well. Everything they were preparing(food), looked absolutely delicious. Especially those ribs. A man of few words, but could tear a kitchen up! Safe traveling and Thumbs up!😎👍

[@theappalachianchannel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@purplelilacs6706]

Such an awesome family!!! The ppl interviewed are so interesting & genuinely nice! There’s such a difference in ppl - the Appalachian ppl we saw today are SO genuine, friendly, hardworking & the very opposite of artificial!!,

[@pauulmerucci9081]

I'm first generation american, as my dear mother used to say, "only in america", what a great vid

[@foragerintheeasternkentuckymou]

Very much enjoyed this video. The interviews were well done and the store owners and the employees were so interesting. Keep up the.great work. Thanks!

[@monicaamofah1650]

Looked like so much fun. Blair is such a lovely soul. "Thank you, Dad," gave Elmo away to a stranger. Be very proud. She is so precious ❤❤❤❤

[@lindagardener855]

Cook’s a man of few words.

[@TheKyWoodbooger]

Granny would of smacked me for twisting the biscuit cutter. 😊

[@metaljustice4518]

Yep!

[@laurenmcbride1913]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@VH-lp4ll]

“Work steady, not hard.”🤘🏻

[@rosalindgibbs3705]

Watching this video has been great the crew has been so kind and friendly the food is on point.

[@PriestP33]

That dude is a chemist!, alchemist, and a magician. I am starving now lol

[@ynoT_63]

It was a pleasure to meet you and visit this store. Lord willing, when I finally get moved to TN I hope there's a place like this nearby. Thanks for sharing this.

[@GTSTWINCAM16]

Chef Richard is a man of very few words, concentrated on his craft he doesn’t skip a beat!

[@lyceum4177]

Watched the whole thing. I want to come see this place! Thank you so much for doing these vids, they are SO fun to watch.

[@dianekurley4963]

Really enjoyed this show. The personal interviews were excellent. So nice to see how people operate successful businesses.

[@PastorDanWhite]

Impressive multitasking

[@surf6009]

If you can't multitask😅. Stay out of the kitchen. . No , really.

[@hectorrodriguez9565]

Awesome video. This is the AMERICA I REMEMBER FROM MY YOUTH. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@jimmymalone3494]

I really enjoy country store thank you for sharing with us.God bless.

[@zeroregrets5901]

once more before i pass i want to take a ride down the back roads and go visit the relatives and eat that good, fresh, homemade cooking. those green beans my granny made we all sat around and snapped those and she cooked them with bacon and i dont know what else but they were absolutely delicious i bet every family has their own way of making staples but i wish i had gotten the recipe, the other favorite was corn cut off from the cob they would put that into huge bags and freeze it, cornbread, oh i cant make it like she did, it had a nice crispy crust and was so delicate and soft in the middle omg it was delicious. everyone is gone from there now its so sad, lots of good memories and fantastic food.

[@BillWalker-lh5ey]

I remember Judy's years ago. I grew up in lafollette but I now live in Cleveland tn since 06. I sure do miss lafollette . Keep the videos coming. Thanks for the videos and you do a fantastic job.

[@AudioNumeric]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing this authentic experience, brother!

[@patwatersvlogs859]

I'm glad i found your channel love what you do John much appreciated really enjoy your videos plus the world gets to see these mom and pop operations!

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks and welcome

[@ToyotaPete]

👍❤ to these hard-working people at this Country Restaurant

[@margaretg.1740]

OH MY GOODNESS!!! Do I wish I was in TN right now. This food looks absolutely mouth watering delicious. You are all are spoiled in TN for sure with all the great food. You can see there is alot of work but alot of love put into all this. Thanks for sharing another great video. Blessings from Wisconsin! 🙂💕👍

[@notboeingnotgoing5483]

When you watch a video like this, most people don’t realize the supplies that you go through and the cost $$$ of those supplies, ingredients etc on a daily basis. People are the true hard-working, backbone of our great country. Nice video , let them do what they’re doing and record without talking , I really appreciate that…let’s the viewer really see “the backstage area” … well done

[@jaca7584]

Watching frm Sydney Australia 😃👋🏻

[@debbiemonds2513]

Fried bologna

[@chrisl4574]

This reminds me of the country store /last supply market. In Otter Creek Florida. They have a small kitchen. But they make the best biscuits .Sausage, egg bacon, etc ...Whatever you want from scratch.. They offer other menu items. But definitely have the best biscuits. Thank you for highlighting and reviewing these American treasures!! Hopefully you can do a review on that place.

[@CarlosGonzales-wm8xx]

That's an amazing amount of food for such a small kitchen. Good job everyone.

[@margarethensley251]

The gentleman you talking to had very very good memory.

[@kootybear]

Used to work in a food distribution warehouse. On my Thursday night shift, we would get done with work on Friday morning and quite a few days, I would end up going on my brothers route and head home with him to stay at my grandparents for the weekend. I eventually got my own route and loved visiting the buisnesses and seeing how some of the places made their food. My aunt was married to an old Vietnam Vet and his mother ran a small restaurant for a few years and ate there a few times. You learned where to and where not to eat while delivering food and supplies.

[@gagegainey7640]

i loved this man i come from a small town myself im only 35 so wont say it was old but the store we used to go to was kind if the same i loved being around all the older guys thought i was hot stuff drinking a cup of coffee with my grandfather while all the other guys came to say hey when they seen us there good times ...

[@CrimFerret]

Two hard working people. Richard obviously has his routine down and it obviously doesn't include chit chat. I'd definitely eat there.

[@adaytripp]

Now this is quality tv watching! ❤ty John

[@sharonholt3118]

Great video! Talk about multi-tasking! Made me hungry watching him cook all that delicious food up for the customers ❤ thanks so much for sharing!

[@chrischurch4551]

Didn't plan on staying for the whole video, but I did. Love little places like this

[@joelrodriguez3568]

Love your videos and when you interview with Martha and her honesty over the top 😊 hello from Texas 🤠

[@99dilligaf]

This is the most wholesome and interesting channel I have ever came upon.... I need to relocate to a place like this

[@misscharlotte5075]

I love this channel. Every time I watch,I think I need to go there. It would be an eating tour!❤❤

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

Real Americans ❤

[@toddellison9403]

Really enjoy your videos, I was raised just down the road from Judy’s Grocery. My Dad and Uncle pick up all the milk at the dairy farms there in the valley when I was younger. Great memories.

[@Upside_Nay]

I really enjoyed this video. Watching from Australia. I wish Richard and family well and hope the business continues to be a success. Richard seems like such a lovely man.

[@dougtheviking6503]

From a Yankee up north. You folks are better than anyone. You still have what our country used to be. God bless.y

[@bruceperkins6844]

They have a serious system going on! Especially as small is the kitchen area is.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Yes they are!

[@timlee4749]

Long way to drive but I got to go there for breakfast and lunch looks delicious

[@shalom8858]

I miss little mom and pop all in one spots like this from my childhood. Nothing similar exists here anymore. Very enjoyable watch and oh my my those huge home made biscuits and gravy look amazing. I’d be in that place every single day!

[@teresasuhr7327]

I would be waiting every day just for the biscuits!! You guys are amazing!!!

[@vigahall7529]

Just a great interview with the chef. A man of few words.

[@RowenMyBoat]

I expect his food speaks for him, right?

[@AdrianSmith-ds6yv]

Just moved to Speedwell, Tennessee from the Fort Knox area and ive already attacked their biscuits and gravy. I absolutely love it here and love the feel of the store

[@paulmacek6563]

Im jealous!! I live in the Gettysburg Pa area but would love to live down south!! Gr8 video!!!! thank you for sharing!!!

[@ed19742006]

bless this man

[@glenharris9072]

Hard working people love stores like that

[@WheelzGaming88]

These videos always get my full attention

[@peggymiller8684]

Oh my goodness, a man who cooks for real. A rare find. A good video,John..

[@PJL7095]

Yup ain’t that the truth. It’s all repetition. You do it day in / day out for 2 years straight you just know how it’s done. Nobody can easily replace a person like that & he’s worth the pay

[@slowstang88]

These are my people. Love ya'll!

[@guppywibble3752]

Love these little stores! I'm a Brit and used to visit friends in VA and GA. They would chat away to me assuming I was from the South too and you'd see a literal jaw drop when I would start speaking in my English accent. They'd be like; "What the???"😅 Richard without his glasses looks like Tim from our soap opera; "Coronation Street", by the way. Google. 😅 Loved this upload. Thank you!

[@juanitaproctor1938]

🙂🙃 Thank you for sharing this video! It was so much fun and entertaining to watch! Those are genuinely good people, that work very hard every day of their lives! The food looks awesome and yummy too!! 😋🤤