Southern Cooking

From the beloved, best-selling author of All Over but the Shoutin', a delectable, rollicking food memoir, cookbook, and loving tribute to a region, a vanishing history, a family, and, especially, to his mother. Margaret Bragg does not own a single cookbook. She measures in "dabs" and "smidgens"...

Lex fled Memphis years ago, making ends meet with odd jobs teaching English around the world. She only returns when she has no choice, when her godmother presents her with a bargain she can't refuse. Lex has never understood her mother, who died tragically right before Lex's college graduation, but now she's got a chance to read her journals, to try and figure out what sent her mother spiraling all those years ago. 

2018 James Beard Foundation Book of the Year | 2018 James Beard Foundation Book Award Winner inWriting | Nominee for the 2018 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award in Nonfiction | #75 on The Root100 2018 A renowned culinary historian offers a fresh perspective on our most divisive cultural issue, race, in...

You’re invited to pull up a chair to a year of meals, friends, and fun with the Partons, as Dolly and her sister (and favorite cook) Rachel share beloved, crowd-pleasing recipes and family stories. “Hey, good lookin’—what ya got cookin’?” This is what Dolly Parton sings to her sister...

Explore the Uncharted with The Most Incredible Exploration Stories Ever Told! Embark on an unforgettable journey through time and across the globe with this captivating collection of exploration stories that will ignite your sense of adventure and curiosity. In The Most Incredible Exploration Stories Ever Told, we invite you to dive headfirst into the thrilling tales of intrepid explorers who dared to venture into the unknown, unveiling the mysteries of our world. Among several others, you’ll learn about the exploits and adventures of: Marco Polo, the Venetian explorer who became an ...

Authentic Tennessee Cooking. Define. Get your copy of the best and most unique Tennessee recipes from BookSumo Press! Come take a journey with us into the delights of easy cooking. The point of this cookbook and all our cookbooks is to exemplify the effortless nature of cooking simply. In this book we focus on Tennessee. Southern Cooking Recipes is a complete set of simple but very unique Tennessee recipes. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the tastes are quite amazing. Besides recipes you will learn about the following: The Role of History, Culture, and Ingredients in ...

Collard greens are a staple in Southern cuisine and have been a part of American food culture for centuries. Collards are a type of leafy green vegetable that are known for their distinct flavor and nutritional value. These greens are packed with vitamins and minerals that can provide a range of health benefits, making them a popular choice for those looking to eat a balanced and nutritious diet. Collard greens can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, from simple preparations like steaming or boiling to more complex recipes like stews, soups, and casseroles. They are also a popular side dish ...

♥The Bakery Romance Series ♥ He's blind... She's a victim... Blind since birth, Carl Warner is devastated after his girlfriend rejects his marriage proposal. As he struggles to deal with his pain he encounters Miriam Beech via a local food ministry. A victim, Miriam is healing from a recent trauma. She finds solace working in her bakery. She’s determined to raise her teenaged daughter, Jessica, in a wholesome environment. When problems with Jessica arise Miriam asks God for direction. Jessica deals with her pain best as she can. Unattractive, she's always felt insufficient when ...

From Nashville to Memphis: A True Tennessee Cookbook Get your copy of the best and most unique Tennessee recipes from BookSumo Press! Come take a journey with us into the delights of easy cooking. The point of this cookbook and all our cookbooks is to exemplify the effortless nature of cooking simply. In this book we focus on Tennessee. Southern Cooking is a complete set of simple but very unique Tennessee recipes. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the tastes are quite amazing. Besides recipes you will learn about the following: The Role of History, Culture, and ...

From bestselling cookbook author and Food Network star Paula Deen, a warm and inspiring memoir of Paula’s life chronicling her long journey to success and stardom. You may think you know Paula Deen—the butter-loving, joke-cracking queen of Southern cooking—but her real story goes far...

Mary Rose had been born and raised in Canada, but when love called her to her fiancé’s Far East, she packed up her bags, flew to Singapore three days early — and walked in on him with another woman. Unwilling to turn around and go back home, she stayed on and proved her value as a nurse at a big Singapore hospital, but after three months of being the target of well-meaning pity, she was ready to look for some other place in which to make her way in life. And to her surprise, she got one — when one of her patients, a handsome Kiwi war hero, who through an unfortunate series of ...

New Zealand: A Novel is a sweeping tale of discovery, destiny, and forbidden love in which the old and new worlds collide. Spanning five centuries, this tale begins in the 1300’s when daring Pacific Islanders set sail from Hawaiki, chasing whispers of a bountiful land they believe awaits them far to the south. Those who survive the treacherous voyage discover a place they call Aotearoa – land of the long white cloud. Shrouded in mist, it’s a place of beauty, danger, and intrigue. The last sizeable slice of undiscovered land on Earth. The new arrivals become Maori, forging a rich and ...

This cookbook is a faithful rendering of old Southern recipes. These 131 recipes span the spectrum from lobster to possum, from shrimp to groundhog, from catfish to fried chicken. Although some of these recipes have been modernized, they all reflect the food of the Old South and give an insight into the people that lived there in times past.

An all-night bake, a world record, and a killer with a very short fuse. When the Sweet Springs Bakery crew joins forces with the Spring Grove Community Club to bake the world's largest monster cookie, Savannah Stanton expects flour, chaos, and a very long night. She gets all three—plus a body. Good thing she has a sheriff on speed dial, a cousin who asks the right questions, and a habit of noticing exactly the wrong things at exactly the right time.

In this poignant, delicious memoir, American tax preparer and food writer Steve Hoffman tells the story of how he and his family move to the French countryside, where the locals upend everything he knows about food, wine, and learning how to belong. Steve Hoffman is a perfectly comfortable...

Throughout Maya Angelou’s life, from her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas, to her world travels as a bestselling writer, good food has played a central role. Preparing and enjoying homemade meals provides a sense of purpose and calm, accomplishment and connection. Now in Hallelujah! The Welcome...

For years, cardiologist Arthur Agaston, M.D. urged his patients to lose weight for the sake of their hearts, but every diet was too hard to follow or its restrictions were too harsh. Some were downright dangerous. Nobody seemed to be able to stick with low-fat regimens for any length of time...

“Listeners will be entertained by narrator Karen Chilton's performance of this deliciously devious novel set at Essie's Soul Food Cafe on the South Side of Chicago.”—AudioFile A sparkling debut mystery set on the south side of Chicago, featuring the quick-witted, unforgettable Savvy...

A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF 2024 From an award-winning author comes the moving story of a down-on-his-luck country musician who moves back home and rekindles a relationship with his high school sweetheart. "A story of love, healing, and second chances that's not to be missed." —Emily Henry, New...

60 South Carolina Recipes in This Cookbook South Carolina is a beautiful, picturesque southern state on the east coast of the United States full of coastal resorts and historic plantations. Coastal Charleston is a historic city, with pastel colored houses and old southern charm. South Carolinians enjoy their own special type of barbecue and they take if very seriously. Other state foods enjoyed in the Palmetto State include the peach, collard greens and sweet tea. This coastal state is home to popular vacation spots such as Myrtle Beach. Seafood is a notable part of the cuisine including ...