Elvis could stroll to the garage and decide which motorbike to fire up for a ride. He had a choice. A vintage Harley Panhead or a Honda Dream, or perhaps a Triumph bike. Most likely it would be his favourite Harley-Davidson Dresser. "Most loved bike Elvis owned was the Harley Dessert. They were police-type bikes. Bigger and close to the ground just what Elvis loved," says Ron Elliot, the proprietor of SuperCycle, a Memphis motorbike shop that took care of all Elvis motorcycle business.


In 1956, the new young star Elvis Presley posed for the cover of Harley fanzine The Enthusiast, sitting on a 1956 model KH.

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Arrange this delicious banana pudding in a glass serving bowl or individual dessert glasses.

INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk, low fat or whole
3 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla
vanilla wafer cookies
3 to 4 bananas, ripe but firm
sweetened whipped cream or whipped topping
banana slices for garnish
mint sprigs, optional
PREPARATION:
In a bowl, combine the sugar, salt, and flour; stir to blend. Slowly stir in milk until smooth. Pour into the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Cook, whisking frequently, until the mixture begins to thicken.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks; gradually whisk in about 1 cup of the slightly thickened hot milk mixture.

Return egg mixture to the double boiler, stir in the vanilla and butter, and continue whisking and cooking until well thickened. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In tall dessert glasses or a 2-quart serving dish, make a layer of vanilla wafers then sliced banana. Spoon some of the pudding over the banana layer then layer more vanilla wafers and banana slices, topping with more pudding. Serve with whipped cream topping. If using short dessert dishes, use only one layer each of the wafers, banana slices, and pudding, and then top with a dollop of whipped cream. Garnish each serving with a few slices of banana and a mint sprig if desired.
Serves 6 to 8.

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Elvis reportedly loved the sandwich combination of peanut butter and bananas. This quick bread combines both flavors.

2 tablespoons peanut butter (preferably smooth)
2 slices white sandwich bread
1 small ripe banana, mashed with a fork (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons butter

Spread peanut butter evenly on 1 slice of bread, then spread mashed banana on other slice, leaving a 1/4-inch border around edge. Close sandwich, gently pressing bread slices together.
Heat butter in an 8- to 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then fry sandwich, turning over once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes total. Eat immediately with a knife and fork.

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This easy fried corn is made with fresh corn kernels, butter, optional sugar, and seasonings. A little bacon grease can be added for more flavor.

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups fresh corn kernels, about 6 ears
2 tablespoons butter, or use part bacon drippings
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
sugar, optional

PREPARATION:
In a heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-low heat until foamy. Add the fresh corn kernels; cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Lower heat if necessary to keep butter from burning. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.

Taste and adjust seasoning, and add about 1 teaspoon of sugar if desired. Serves 4.

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INGREDIENTS:
6 catfish fillets, about 6 to 8 ounces each
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon salt
dash pepper
1 cup flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons paprika
10 to 12 slices bacon
PREPARATION:
Clean, wash and dry fish. Combine milk, salt and pepper in a bowl. In a pie plate or shallow dish, combine flour, cornmeal and paprika. Dip fish in milk mixture then roll in flour and cornmeal mixture.

Fry bacon in a heavy skillet until crisp. Remove bacon, leaving bacon drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels. Fry fish in hot drippings for about 4 minutes. Turn carefully with a spatula and fry for 4 to 6 minutes longer, or until fish flakes easily with a fork and is browned. Drain on paper towels. Serve with bacon or save bacon for another use. Serve with hush puppies and coleslaw, if desired.
Serves 6.

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