I can’t wait to go to work on Tuesday, November 19th. I work at the Charleston Library Society, and on that day, we are hosting Nathalie Dupree and Patricia Moore-Pastides for an event showcasing the new book Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking by Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart. Here is a description of the book:
“Through more than 600 recipes and hundreds of step-by-step photographs, Dupree and Graubart make it easy to learn the techniques for creating the South’s fabulous cuisine. From basics such as cleaning vegetables and scrubbing a country ham, to show-off skills like making a soufflé and turning out the perfect biscuit-all are explained and pictured with clarity and plenty of stories that entertain. Traditional Southern recipes and ingredients are also given modern twists to make them relevant for today’s healthy lifestyle.
With more than 750 recipes and 650 variations, making a perfect piecrust, a heavenly biscuit, mouthwatering vegetables, or crispy fried chicken is attainable for any home cook. The recipes and directions are easily accessible to kitchen novices as well as seasoned cooks-there is plenty here for everyone.”
I am so excited for this event and to get my copy of this cookbook, especially just in time for Thanksgiving! For information on this event, go to www.charlestonlibrarysociety.org.
