Nov 9 – This Week’s Show
My guest this week is Morgan Bolling who in collaboration with Toni Tipton-Martin put together an epic cookbook of history, Lore and 300 Recipes with contributions from 70 Woman. “When Southern Women Cook”, a massive book from America’s Test Kitchen. Available November 12, Preorder on Amazon!
A first-of-its-kind Southern cookbook featuring more than 300 Cook’s Country recipes and fascinating insights into the culinary techniques and heroes of the American South. Tour the diverse history of Southern food through 200+ stories of women who’ve shaped the cuisine!
Shepherded by Toni Tipton-Martin and Cook’s Country Executive Editor and TV personality Morgan Bolling, When Southern Women Cook showcases the hard work, hospitality, and creativity of women who have given soul to Southern cooking from the start. Every page amplifies their contributions, from the enslaved cooks making foundational food at Monticello to Mexican Americans accessing sweet memories with colorful conchas today.
- 70+ voices paint a true picture of the South: Emmy Award–winning producer and author Von Diaz covers Caribbean immigrant foodways through Southern stews; food journalist Kim Severson delves into recipes’ power as cultural currency; mixologist and beverage historian Tiffanie Barriere reflects on Juneteenth customs including red drink. Consulting food historian KC Hysmith contributes important—and fascinating—context throughout. America’s Test Kitchen
- 300 Recipes—must-knows, little-knowns, and modern inventions: Regional Brunswick Stew, Dollywood Cinnamon Bread, Pickle-Brined Fried Chicken Sandwiches, Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi, and Oat Guava Cookies bridge the gap between what Southern cooking is known for and how it continues to evolve.
- Recipe headnotes contextualize your cooking: Learn Edna Lewis’ biscuit wisdom. Read about Waffle House and fry chicken thighs to top light-as-air waffles. Meet Joy Perrine, the “Bad Girl of Bourbon.”
Covering every region and flavor of the American South, from Texas Barbecue to Gullah Geechee rice dishes, this collection of 300 recipes is a joyous celebration of Southern cuisine and its diverse heroes, past and present. Order a copy NOW!
About the Authors:
Julia Child Award recipient, journalist, and Cook’s Country Editor-in-Chief Toni Tipton-Martin is the force behind the James Beard and IACP Award–winning book Jubilee as well as The Jemima Code and the newly released Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs & Juice. North Carolina–born Morgan Bolling is Cook’s Country Executive Editor of Creative Content, a Cook’s Country TV cast member, and a barbecue expert. Together, they aim to amplify the stories of Southern women cooks throughout history. Morgan is on Facebook and so is America’s Test Kitchen.
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2022 NetFlix/Cupcake LOVE IS WINE Chardonnay
A collaboration between Netflix’s hit show Love is Blind and Cupcake Vineyards. “You’ll fall head over heels with our chardonnay’s luscious layers of creamy butter, tantalizing hints of apricot and apple, and a touch of vanilla. Your new dream match pairs perfectly with long walks on the beach and even longer Love is Blind marathons. One gold goblet will have you asking yourself: is love truly… wine?” ABV13% www.cupcakevineyards.com
This wine is on sale at Jacob Liquor Exchange. A classy GOLD bottle with a screwcap.